CoffeeRoastMate vs RoastNote

Master consistency in every batch — no matter the weather. CoffeeRoastMate is not just a timer; it’s a precision tool for anyone who cares about the science behind the bean — from home enthusiasts to small-batch professionals. Ambient temperature and humidity are invisible variables that can disrupt even a perfect roast profile. Cold air extends the Drying phase; humidity changes heat transfer. CoffeeRoastMate analyzes your local weather conditions instantly and helps you adjust your plan before you even drop the green beans. Why CoffeeRoastMate? - Weather Intelligence Automatically fetches localized temperature and humidity to suggest precise adjustments for your Drying, Maillard, and Development phases. - Predictable Results Stop guessing. Compensate for environmental variables and hit your target roast levels consistently. - Profile-Aware Calculations Select your target roast profile — light, medium, dark, or custom ratios — and the app adapts timing recommendations accordingly. - Bean-Specific Adjustments Choose your coffee bean type to factor density and processing characteristics into the suggested plan. - Privacy First All calculations run locally on your device. No accounts, no tracking, no cloud uploads. Key Features - Real-time Roast Difficulty Index based on weather - Dynamic phase timer with large, glanceable controls - Visual phase breakdown (Drying / Maillard / Development) - Optional, secure offline roast logging - Clean, distraction-free interface for active roasting - Works offline after the initial weather update Zero Paywalls. 100% Indie. This app is completely free — no subscriptions, no ads, no locked features. If it helps you roast better, you can optionally support future development through the Tip Jar — purely optional. Happy roasting!

RoastNote is a simple, focused app for tracking home coffee roasting from start to finish. From timing your roast to reviewing past batches, it helps you build consistency and improve results over time. Key features: Precise roast timer with start, stop, and reset First crack / second crack event logging Development Time and DTR tracking Green and roasted weight logging with automatic weight-loss calculation Bean management (name, origin, variety, process) Flavor tags with ratings for cup profiling Roast history with detailed session views Per-bean roast counts and latest-session summaries Customizable process methods and flavor tags in Settings Who it’s for: Home roasters who want clean, reliable logs Anyone trying to reproduce great roasts consistently Coffee enthusiasts who want to compare beans and improve batch by batch The more you log, the clearer your roasting patterns become. RoastNote helps you turn each roast into better decisions for the next one. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/