Brew Coffee Time vs 46 Brew
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Brew Coffee Time
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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 βHow it worksβ 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.
46 Brew
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The simplest pour-over coffee timer. A timer for the 4:6 method by Tetsu Kasuya, World Brewers Cup Champion 2016. Set your beans, tap start, and brew. CONSISTENT FLAVOR, EVERY TIME Set your bean weight β water amounts and pour timings are calculated automatically. TIMER ALWAYS IN SIGHT Live Activity keeps your timer on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island. Check other apps worry-free. ICED COFFEE, TOO Brew over ice with a dedicated iced recipe β pour into a server or cup filled with ice.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: 46 Brew at none against Brew Coffee Time's shown. 46 Brew also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). Brew Coffee Time's advantage is iOS requirement (18.4 vs 26.0). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Brew Coffee Time ships an update every 3 months, 46 Brew every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Brew Coffee Time | 46 Brew |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 weeks β better |
| Ads | Yes | No β better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.4 β better | 26.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Michel Araujo Pinto | Shintaro Morikawa |
In-app purchases
Brew Coffee Time
No in-app purchases
46 Brew
No in-app purchases









