# Coffee Rings vs Beanwise

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Beanwise at 16.4 against Coffee Rings's 26.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Coffee Rings sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Beanwise sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Coffee Rings ships an update weekly, Beanwise every 6 days. Both last shipped on October 14, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Coffee Rings | Beanwise |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beanwise-coffee-brew-tracker/id6757147462/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Size | 11 MB | 68 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **16.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MICHAEL KARL KNOP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1838396815) | [Inolab](https://appshunter.io/developer/1166999770) |

## What reviewers say

### Coffee Rings

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coffee-rings/id6752240751)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Single Espresso Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tip - Double Espresso | $2.99 | one-time |
| Big Support Tip | $3.99 | one-time |


### Beanwise

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beanwise-coffee-brew-tracker/id6757147462)

Track your coffee brewing process with detailed logs for various methods. Catalog beans, roasters, and tasting notes to refine your perfect cup. Elevate your home barista skills and achieve repeatable excellence with every brew.

**Highlights:** Track brews across multiple methods, Log detailed brewing parameters, Catalog coffee beans and roasters, Rate brews and compare results, Specialized tracking for espresso and pour-over, Build a personal roaster library

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Beanwise Premium Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Beanwise Premium Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| Beanwise Premium Yearly | $24.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Coffee Rings free?

Coffee Rings is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Beanwise free?

Beanwise is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Coffee Rings or Beanwise have ads?

Neither Coffee Rings nor Beanwise shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Coffee Rings or Beanwise?

Coffee Rings ships an update weekly, and Beanwise every 6 days. Most recently, Coffee Rings was updated on October 14, 2026 and Beanwise on October 14, 2026.

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