Comparison

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.

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

46 Brew

Features
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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.

Screenshots

Brew Coffee Time4 screens
46 Brew3 screens

Verdict

The call

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

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, 46 Brew every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
Brew Coffee Time versus 46 Brew: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBrew Coffee Time46 Brew
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 weeks β€” better
AdsYesNo β€” better
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.4 β€” better26.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size18 MB6 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperMichel Araujo PintoShintaro Morikawa

In-app purchases

None

Brew Coffee Time

No in-app purchases

None

46 Brew

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Brew Coffee Time free?
Brew Coffee Time is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is 46 Brew free?
46 Brew is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Brew Coffee Time or 46 Brew have ads?
Brew Coffee Time shows ads; 46 Brew does not.
Which is updated more often, Brew Coffee Time or 46 Brew?
Brew Coffee Time ships an update every 3 months, and 46 Brew every 2 weeks. Most recently, Brew Coffee Time was updated on October 14, 2026 and 46 Brew on October 8, 2026.

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