Beanstats vs Roastery
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Beanstats
This app helps home baristas track their coffee brewing process, from bean inventory to equipment usage. It offers detailed logging, real-time data capture via Bluetooth scale integration, and insightful statistics to improve your coffee-making skills.
- Bluetooth scale integration
- Real-time flow rate analysis
- Detailed brew logging
- Bean inventory management
- Equipment tracking
- Brew statistics and insights
- Siri and automation support
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Connect your Bluetooth scale, capture real-time flow data, and track every detail of your coffee journey, from bean to cup. Beanstats is the all-in-one brew companion for home baristas who care about consistency and improvement. Whether you're dialing in espresso or perfecting your pour-over technique, Beanstats helps you understand what works. BLUETOOTH SCALE INTEGRATION • Connect Acaia, Bookoo, and compatible scales • Real-time weight and live flow rate analysis • Auto-start timer on first pour • Auto-capture yield when flow stops (espresso) • Reference curve overlay when repeating brews • Weight data stored with each brew for detailed charts BREW LOGGING • Dose, water, grind, temperature, and time • Espresso mode with yield, pressure, and pre-infusion • Brew method templates with default parameters • Repeat previous brews and compare against reference curves • Track cafe visits with location and ratings BEAN INVENTORY • Roaster, origin, roast date, varieties, and tasting notes • Remaining weight calculated automatically as you brew • Single-origin and blend support with components • Rate with stars and add SCA cupping scores • Freeze tracking with NFC tags for container labeling EQUIPMENT TRACKING • Catalog grinders, brewers, kettles, scales, and more • Associate equipment with brews and methods • Track grinder retention and equipment usage patterns STATISTICS & INSIGHTS • Brewing frequency, consumption, and favorite origins • Rating trends, freshness windows, and cost analysis • Equipment usage and grinder retention stats • Interactive charts filtered by date range SIRI, SHORTCUTS & AUTOMATION • "Log an espresso in Beanstats" • Webhooks to n8n, Home Assistant, IFTTT, and Zapier • JSON export for backup and analysis iCloud sync across all devices. Metric and imperial units. Light, dark, and auto themes. Link to the Apple Licensed Application End User License Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Roastery
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Roastery is for Coffee Enthusiasts. For those coffee lovers who have to deal with lots of coffee beans and brands during rush hours is a nightmare, so why not use Roastery to keep track of your coffee beans and roast methods locally on IOS device all in one app without having to carry your physical coffee recipe or books around. Add, Edit, Save, and Delete your favourite Coffee Beans along with your favourite brew methods.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Roastery at none against Beanstats's 3. Beanstats's advantage is iOS requirement (18.0 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. Beanstats sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Roastery asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Beanstats | Roastery |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Marcel Blijleven | Pawat Saengsiripongpun |
In-app purchases
Beanstats
- Beanstats Premium - Monthly$1.991 Month
- Beanstats Premium - Yearly7 Days trial$14.991 Year
- Beanstats Premium - Lifetime$44.99
Roastery
No in-app purchases









