Comparison

Brew Coffee Time vs Cafe46

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Brew Coffee Time

Features
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Brew better pour-over coffee with confidence. Brew Coffee Time helps you calculate and follow a clear pour-over recipe, without guesswork or complicated coffee maths. Whether you are just starting your coffee journey or already enjoy brewing at home, the app gives you a simple way to plan your recipe, understand each pour, and repeat the cups you like. Choose your coffee amount, ratio, grind setting, number of pours, and target brew time. Brew Coffee Time then calculates your water distribution and guides you through each step, from bloom to final pour. The recipe calculation is inspired by the 4:6 method by Tetsu Kasuya, a popular pour-over approach used to balance sweetness, strength, and flavour. Features: β€’ Recipe calculation inspired by the 4:6 method β€’ Adjustable coffee amount, ratio, grind setting, number of pours, and brew time β€’ Clear water distribution for each pour β€’ Guided brew timer with step-by-step pour cues β€’ Simple β€œHow it works” guide for beginners β€’ Clean, calm, coffee-inspired interface β€’ Works well for V60, Chemex, Kalita, and other manual brewers β€’ Useful for both beginners and coffee enthusiasts Brew Coffee Time is made for people who want better coffee at home without making the process feel complicated. Brew smarter, waste less coffee, and enjoy a better cup.

About

Cafe46

Features
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Cafe46 is a precision timer for the 4:6 pour-over method. Created by Tetsu Kasuya, 2016 World Brewers Cup Champion, the 4:6 Method divides your pour into two phases β€” the first 40% shapes flavor, the last 60% controls strength β€” making great coffee accessible to everyone. FEATURES Β· Automatic step-by-step timer β€” just focus on pouring Β· Flavor control: Sweet, Balanced, or Bright Β· Strength control: Strong, Medium, or Light Β· Customizable pour amounts and wait times Β· Sound and haptic alerts β€” no need to watch the screen Β· Dark mode support Β· Traditional Chinese & English interface No barista skills required. Just follow the steps and brew with confidence, every time.

Screenshots

Brew Coffee Time4 screens
Cafe464 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Cafe46 at none against Brew Coffee Time's shown. Cafe46 also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.4). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Brew Coffee Time ships an update every 3 months, Cafe46 every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
Brew Coffee Time versus Cafe46: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBrew Coffee TimeCafe46
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 10 days β€” better
AdsYesNo β€” better
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.415.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size18 MB5 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperMichel Araujo PintoShou-Chiang Hsueh

In-app purchases

None

Brew Coffee Time

No in-app purchases

None

Cafe46

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Brew Coffee Time free?
Brew Coffee Time is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cafe46 free?
Cafe46 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Brew Coffee Time or Cafe46 have ads?
Brew Coffee Time shows ads; Cafe46 does not.
Which is updated more often, Brew Coffee Time or Cafe46?
Brew Coffee Time ships an update every 3 months, and Cafe46 every 10 days. Most recently, Brew Coffee Time was updated on October 25, 2026 and Cafe46 on October 9, 2026.

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