Comparison

Beanstats vs BeanTrace

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth scale integration
  • Real-time flow rate analysis
  • Detailed brew logging
  • Bean inventory management
  • Equipment tracking
  • Brew statistics and insights
  • Siri and automation support
Features
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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/

About

BeanTrace

Features
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BeanTrace is your specialty coffee companion — track what you drink, brew it perfectly, discover new roasts, and earn rewards from the roasters you love. TRACK YOUR COFFEE Log every brew, watch your beans-remaining count, and build a clear picture of what you actually enjoy in the cup. BREW LIKE A PRO Follow guided, step-by-step brew timers built around techniques from the world's best — James Hoffmann, Tetsu Kasuya, Scott Rao, Lance Hedrick and more. Set your dose and ratio, start the timer, and let each pour cue you in real time. DISCOVER YOUR NEXT BAG Answer a few quick questions in Coffee Match and get bean recommendations tuned to how you brew and the flavours you like. SHOP FRESH, DELIVERED Browse specialty coffee from JAVA Specialty Coffee and partner roasters, and order fresh beans delivered to your door. EARN & REDEEM Collect points on your purchases and activity, then redeem them for discounts, free shipping and more — always at the current rates each roaster sets. FULLY BILINGUAL Use BeanTrace in English or Arabic, whichever you prefer. Whether you're pulling your first espresso or chasing the perfect pour-over, BeanTrace helps you brew better and enjoy great coffee.

Screenshots

Beanstats4 screens
BeanTrace4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BeanTrace at none against Beanstats's 3. BeanTrace also leads on iOS requirement (15.5 vs 18.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Beanstats sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. BeanTrace asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Beanstats versus BeanTrace: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBeanstatsBeanTrace
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMarcel BlijlevenBadr Mohamed

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Beanstats

Subscriptions2
  • Beanstats Premium - Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Beanstats Premium - Yearly7 Days trial$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Beanstats Premium - Lifetime$44.99
None

BeanTrace

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Beanstats free?
Beanstats is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BeanTrace free?
BeanTrace is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Beanstats or BeanTrace have ads?
Neither Beanstats nor BeanTrace shows ads.

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