# Beanwise vs PixelCafe

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Beanwise at 16.4 against PixelCafe's 18.0. On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Beanwise sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and PixelCafe sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Beanwise against 5.0 for PixelCafe. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Beanwise | PixelCafe |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beanwise-coffee-brew-tracker/id6757147462/reviews) | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixelcafe-coffee-brew-timer/id6758194909/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **2** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | — |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 68 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Inolab](https://appshunter.io/developer/1166999770) | [恒智 石](https://appshunter.io/developer/1783802851) |

## What reviewers say

### Beanwise

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beanwise-coffee-brew-tracker/id6757147462)

Track your coffee brewing process with detailed logs for various methods. Catalog beans, roasters, and tasting notes to refine your perfect cup. Elevate your home barista skills and achieve repeatable excellence with every brew.

**Highlights:** Track brews across multiple methods, Log detailed brewing parameters, Catalog coffee beans and roasters, Rate brews and compare results, Specialized tracking for espresso and pour-over, Build a personal roaster library

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Beanwise Premium Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Beanwise Premium Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| Beanwise Premium Yearly | $24.99 | per year |


### PixelCafe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixelcafe-coffee-brew-timer/id6758194909)

Master your coffee brewing with a charming retro timer and cafe management experience. Track beans, customize recipes, and log every detail of your perfect cup in a warm, 8-bit world.

**Highlights:** Retro 8-bit interface, Step-by-step brewing timer, Customizable recipe editor, Bean tracking and logging, Brew journal and flavor notes, ASMR sound effects

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Membership | $0.99 | per month |
| Annual Membership (Flash Sale) | $4.99 | per year |
| Annual Membership (Early Bird) | $6.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Membership | $16.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Beanwise free?

Beanwise is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is PixelCafe free?

PixelCafe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Beanwise or PixelCafe?

Beanwise and PixelCafe are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.

### Do Beanwise or PixelCafe have ads?

Neither Beanwise nor PixelCafe shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*