Comparison

Tetra vs Bean Tracker

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

Head to head
About

Tetra

This app guides you through box breathing exercises using subtle haptic feedback. It helps you slow down, focus, and reset your nervous system with a distraction-free design. Enjoy quick sessions anytime without sound or sign-ups.

Highlights
  • Adjustable breathing rhythm
  • Subtle haptic feedback
  • Minimalist design
  • Silent mode compatibility
  • One-tap start
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Tetra guides box breathing with a simple animation. Let the movement of the orb guide you through inhale, hold, exhale, and hold, at a pace you choose. Use it for a short pause between meetings, as part of a bedtime routine, or whenever you want to spend a few minutes on your breathing. CHOOSE YOUR RHYTHM Start with the standard 4-4-4-4 pattern, or choose Beginner (3-3-3-3), Focus (5-5-5-5), or Calm (6-6-6-6). Custom timing lets you set each phase from 2 to 10 seconds. Switch rhythms from the main screen without opening Settings. SET YOUR SESSION LENGTH Choose a number of cycles, a duration in minutes, or an open-ended session. Timed sessions finish the cycle in progress so they don't stop halfway through a breath. FOLLOW THE MOVEMENT The orb expands on the inhale and settles on the exhale. A four-part indicator shows where you are in the cycle. Haptic feedback follows each phase, with optional audio cues if you prefer them. The dark interface keeps the focus on the orb. KEEP A SESSION RECORD Review your sessions by day, with totals for sessions, minutes, and cycles. With your permission, Tetra can also save completed sessions to Apple Health as Mindful Minutes. Set an optional daily reminder for a time that suits you. ACCESSIBILITY Tetra supports VoiceOver with phase announcements, Reduce Motion, Differentiate Without Color, and Dynamic Type. LANGUAGES Tetra follows your device's language setting. Available in English, Turkish, Spanish, German, French, Brazilian Portuguese, Italian, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, and Korean. PRIVACY Tetra is free, with no ads, subscriptions, account, analytics, or tracking. Your session history stays on your device. Apple Health logging requires your permission, and Tetra does not read your Health data. Privacy policy: https://tetraapp.carrd.co/ Tetra is not a medical device. If you have a respiratory or cardiovascular condition, consult a healthcare professional before starting new breathing exercises.

About

Bean Tracker

Features
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Your coffee habit, finally working for you — not against your sleep. Beantracker is the warm, cozy companion that coffee lovers have been waiting for. Log every cup with a single tap, see exactly how much caffeine is in your body right now, and know the perfect time to stop so tonight's sleep stays deep and restful. KNOW YOUR CAFFEINE, IN REAL TIME The live caffeine ring gives you an honest, science-backed picture of what's actually in your system at any moment. Watch your levels rise with a morning espresso and naturally fade through the day — no guesswork, just clarity. SLEEP BETTER, STARTING TONIGHT The Sleep Cutoff Coach watches your caffeine curve and gently warns you when that afternoon cup risks pushing past your bedtime threshold. Go to bed knowing you made a smart call. Better sleep is one well-timed cup away. COFFEE WRAPPED Your month (and year) in coffee, told as a beautiful story — cups poured, caffeine conquered, your go-to drink, your signature flavor, and the coffee personality you've earned. Swipe through the animated recap and share your favorite cards with friends. 1-TAP TASTING NOTES Just logged a great cup? Rate the beans and tap a few flavor chips — chocolatey, fruity, nutty, floral — in seconds. Over time, Beantracker reveals your true taste profile and the flavors you keep coming back to. CAFE BUDGET COACH Set a monthly coffee budget and watch your spending pace in real time. See exactly how much you save every time you brew at home instead of buying out — and what that adds up to over a year. LOG ANYTHING, INSTANTLY Coffee, espresso, tea, matcha, energy drinks — or build your own custom drinks with the exact caffeine you know is in them. One tap and you're done. Smart daily reminders keep your log accurate, and Home Screen widgets plus Live Activities put your caffeine level in view without ever opening the app. YOUR DATA LIVES WITH YOU No accounts. No tracking. No servers storing your habits. Beantracker syncs privately across all your Apple devices through your own iCloud — your data belongs to you, full stop. Export everything as a CSV whenever you want it. BUILD HABITS THAT STICK The History Calendar and personal stats reveal your caffeine patterns at a glance. Achievements and challenges make building healthier habits genuinely rewarding. Spot your trends, break your records, and celebrate the wins — big and small. Available in 44 languages. SUBSCRIPTION Beantracker is a subscription app. One subscription unlocks every feature — nothing is locked, limited, or held back: • Yearly — $29.99 per year, with a 3-day free trial • Weekly — $2.99 per week Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription renews automatically unless it is cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and your Apple Account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the period ends. If you choose the free trial, any unused portion of the trial is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings at any time. Pour yourself a cup and give your caffeine habit the care it deserves. Terms of Use: https://usebeantracker.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://usebeantracker.com/privacy Support: https://usebeantracker.com/support

Screenshots

Tetra3 screens
Bean Tracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tetra at none against Bean Tracker's 2. Bean Tracker's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 13 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Bean Tracker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Tetra asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tetra ships an update every 13 months, Bean Tracker every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Tetra versus Bean Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTetraBean Tracker
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 13 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEric SeitzAshish Swain

In-app purchases

None

Tetra

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Bean Tracker

Subscriptions2
  • Beantracker Pro Monthly3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Beantracker Pro Yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Tetra free?
Tetra is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bean Tracker free?
Bean Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Tetra or Bean Tracker have ads?
Neither Tetra nor Bean Tracker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tetra or Bean Tracker?
Tetra ships an update every 13 months, and Bean Tracker every 2 weeks. Most recently, Tetra was updated on October 28, 2026 and Bean Tracker on October 14, 2026.

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