KOOHI | coffee note vs BrewLab
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
KOOHI | coffee note
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KOOHI is an app for recording and analyzing your daily coffee experiences, helping you pursue your own “perfect cup.” From buying beans to brewing and tasting, it logs every step of the process and visualizes patterns in your preferences. 【Main Features】 ◆ Detailed bean management Save every detail about your beans — origin, roaster, roast level, processing method, and more — together with photos. You can also customize the fields to match how you like to keep records. ◆ Drip timer It’s more than just a stopwatch. Based on your adjustments for sweetness, balance, and acidity, and your chosen brew ratio, it automatically calculates a brewing recipe tailored to you. It provides real-time guidance on pour timing and water volume to help you brew consistently. ◆ Flavor and aroma logging & analysis Rate each cup on a five-point scale for acidity, bitterness, sweetness, body, and aroma. As your data builds up, the analytics features reveal trends in your taste, such as ideal temperature ranges and brewing methods that suit you best. High-rated brews can be saved as “Golden Recipes” that you can recreate anytime. ◆ Cost tracking By logging bean prices and usage, the app automatically calculates your cost per cup. You can enjoy your coffee while also keeping an eye on cost performance. ◆ Coffee bean knowledge Perfect even for beginners. Includes articles that teach you coffee basics and brewing tips.
BrewLab
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コーヒーを、科学する。 BrewLabは、学術論文に基づいたアルゴリズムで、あなたのコーヒー豆に最適なレシピを生成するアプリです。勘や経験に頼らず、科学的な根拠から「なぜこの湯温・粉量・注ぎ方が良いのか」を提示します。 ■ AIパッケージ解析 コーヒー豆のパッケージを撮影するだけで、産地・焙煎度・精製方法を自動認識。豆の写真でさらに精度を高めます。 ■ Elegance Protocol 24本の抽出論文を統合した独自アルゴリズム「Elegance Protocol」が、湯温・粉量・湯量・注ぎ回数・蒸らし時間を計算します。さらにBalance(バランス重視)、Light Touch(明るい酸味)、Full Extraction(コク重視)の3スタイルから選べます。 ■ 対応ドリッパー(20種以上) Hario V60、Kalita Wave 185、Origami ドリッパーSをはじめ、多様なドリッパーに対応。ドリッパーの形状・リブ構造の違いもレシピに反映されます。 ■ シンプルな操作フロー ① 豆のパッケージを撮影 → ② 豆の写真を撮影(任意)→ ③ ドリッパー・粉量を選択 → ④ レシピ生成 【料金プラン】 • Free(無料)月5回 / 基本3種ドリッパー • Light(¥1000/月)月10回 / 全ドリッパー20種以上 • Pro(¥2,300/月)月25回 / 全機能 BrewLab Inc. は抽出品質の向上に関する科学的知見を継続的に取り込みます。 利用規約(EULA): https://website-cyan-iota-69.vercel.app/terms プライバシーポリシー: https://website-cyan-iota-69.vercel.app/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: KOOHI | coffee note at none against BrewLab's 10. BrewLab's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 4 weeks). 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
Both are free to download. BrewLab sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. KOOHI | coffee note asks for nothing beyond the download.
KOOHI | coffee note ships an update every 4 weeks, BrewLab every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | KOOHI | coffee note | BrewLab |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 43 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ryota Tatsumi | Kota Yamamoto |
In-app purchases
KOOHI | coffee note
No in-app purchases
BrewLab
- 80 Gems$0.99
- 240 Gems$1.99
- レシピ生成 3回分$3.99
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- 480 Gems$4.99
- 1,000 Gems$6.99
- レシピ生成 10回分$11.99
- 2,700 Gems$19.99
- レシピ生成 30回分$34.99
- 5,800 Gems$39.99
- 10,000 Gems$49.99
Questions
Is KOOHI | coffee note free?
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Do KOOHI | coffee note or BrewLab have ads?
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