Tea Master vs SteepMate Tea Timer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Tea Master
Master the art of tea brewing with personalized guidance. Explore international standards and ancient traditions, track brewing times precisely, and build your own tea collection. Elevate every tea ritual into a refined experience.
- Personalized brewing styles
- International and traditional methods
- Precise brewing time tracking
- Customizable tea collection
- Ritual enhancement
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Brew every tea the way it was actually meant to be brewed. Tea Master gives you per-infusion timings, water temperature and leaf-to-water ratio for 45 teas, and a journal that remembers every cup you have made. FOUR BREWING STYLES • Gongfu: many short infusions, each one a little longer than the last • Western: the classic single long steep • Matcha: whisking timer • Cold brew: hours, not minutes A LIBRARY OF 45 TEAS Sheng and shu pu-erh, oolong, black, green, white, yellow, dark, Japanese and herbal, from Da Hong Pao and Tie Guan Yin to Gyokuro, Sencha and Silver Needle. Every tea carries its own temperature, ratio and full infusion schedule. NEVER MISS A STEEP • Live Activity on the Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island • Home Screen widgets with quick start • Six timer sounds and haptics YOUR TEA, TRACKED • Brewing journal: rate each session, keep tasting notes • Statistics and streaks • My Shelf: keep track of the teas you actually own • Dosage calculator: enter your vessel size, get the exact grams • Brewing guides for every family of tea • Build your own tea profiles from scratch PRIVATE BY DESIGN No ads. No account. No data collection. Your journal and shelf sync privately through your own iCloud. FREE AND PREMIUM The full timer and two teas are free forever. Premium unlocks the complete 45-tea library, journal, statistics, shelf, dosage calculator, guides and custom profiles, starting with a 7-day free trial. This app is governed by Apple's standard End User License Agreement (EULA), available at https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/.
SteepMate Tea Timer
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Transform your tea brewing with SteepMate, the elegant tea timer designed for tea enthusiasts who appreciate precision and simplicity. Features: • Comprehensive Tea Database - Choose from a curated selection of teas including Green, Black, Oolong, Pu-erh, Yellow, White, and Herbal varieties • Smart Infusion Tracking - Track multiple steepings with automatic timing adjustments for each infusion • Customizable Timing - Adjust steep times within recommended ranges for your perfect cup • Temperature & Dosage Guide - Get precise brewing instructions with optimal water temperature and tea amounts • Live Activities Support - See your timer progress on the lock screen and Dynamic Island (iOS 16+) • Background Notifications - Never miss the perfect steep time, even when the app is closed • Persistent Preferences - Remember your favorite timing for each tea and infusion combination Whether you're brewing a delicate first flush Darjeeling or a robust Pu-erh, Steep provides the guidance and timing precision you need for consistently excellent results. The app includes detailed descriptions for each tea variety, helping you understand flavor profiles and brewing characteristics. Perfect for both tea novices learning proper brewing techniques and experienced tea lovers who want a refined, reliable timing tool. Tea Varieties Include: * Green teas (Sencha, Matcha, Jasmine, and more) * Black teas (English Breakfast, Earl Grey, Assam, etc.) * Oolong teas (Ti Kuan Yin, Da Hong Pao) * Pu-erh teas (Sheng and Shou varieties) * White teas (Silver Needle, White Peony) * Yellow teas (Jun Shan Yin Zhen) * Herbal teas (Chamomile, Peppermint, Rooibos) SteepMate. Time it right. Taste perfection.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SteepMate Tea Timer at none against Tea Master's 3. Tea Master's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Tea Master sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. SteepMate Tea Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Tea Master | SteepMate Tea Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Davyd Hruts | Benjamin Carl Karst |
In-app purchases
Tea Master
- My Tea Master Premium Monthly$2.991 Month
- Annual14 Days trial$19.991 Year
- lifetime$44.99
SteepMate Tea Timer
No in-app purchases





