Comparison

Gongfu Tea Timer vs Steep Tea Timer

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

Head to head
About

Gongfu Tea Timer

Master traditional Chinese tea ceremonies with precise steep timing for various tea types. This app offers pre-configured settings and custom profiles to ensure perfect results for every brew, including Lock Screen and Dynamic Island notifications.

Highlights
  • Pre-configured timing for 5 tea types
  • Multiple rounds with adjusted steep times
  • Rinse step support
  • Custom tea profile creation
  • Lock Screen timer
  • Dynamic Island support
Features
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Master the art of gongfu tea brewing with precise timing for every steep. Gongfu Tea Timer guides you through the traditional Chinese tea ceremony with optimized steep times for different tea types. Whether you're brewing delicate green tea or robust pu-erh, get perfect results every time. FEATURES: • Pre-configured timing for 5 tea types: Green, Black, Oolong, White, and Pu-erh • Multiple rounds with automatically adjusted steep times • Rinse step for teas that benefit from it • Additional steep generation for extended sessions • Create and save custom tea profiles LIVE ACTIVITIES: • See your timer on the Lock Screen • Dynamic Island support for iPhone 14 Pro and newer • Get alerts when each round completes without opening the app DESIGNED FOR GONGFU: Unlike generic kitchen timers, this app understands gongfu brewing. Each tea type has carefully calibrated times that increase with each steep, following traditional gongfu methodology. Perfect for tea enthusiasts who want consistent, delicious results from their gongfu sessions.

About

Steep Tea Timer

Features
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Stop guessing steep times. Steep sets the perfect countdown the moment you pick your tea. Every cup, dialed in — from a 1-minute matcha to a 6-minute herbal infusion. — KEY FEATURES — • Precision countdown timer — A large MM:SS circular progress ring counts down your steep. Tap play, watch it go, pour when it chimes "Time to pour!" • 8 tea categories, auto-set — Choose green, black, white, oolong, pu-erh, herbal, matcha, or yellow and the correct steep time is set automatically. No manual adjustments needed. • 20-tea reference library — Browse sencha, gyokuro, darjeeling, assam, earl grey, silver needle, tie guan yin, da hong pao, ceremonial matcha, chamomile, and more. Each entry shows flavor character, recommended water temperature, and ideal steep time. • Category filters — Tap any category to narrow the library instantly. Find the right tea in seconds. • Personal sessions log — Every cup you brew can be saved with a 1–5 star rating and timestamp. Your history lives on-device with no account required. • Fully offline — No internet connection, no ads, no tracking. Just tea. Steep is for anyone who takes their cup seriously — whether you're a daily green tea drinker or exploring the depth of aged pu-erh. Clean, calm, and built around the ritual of brewing well. — Steep Tea Timer PREMIUM — Premium unlocks the full Steep experience: unlimited brew timers and saved sessions, the complete 20-tea reference library, your full ratings history, and an entirely ad-free offline app — everything you need to brew every cup perfectly. Subscription options: • Weekly — $9.99 / week • Yearly — $49.99 / year (includes a 3-day free trial) Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://pnkl26.web.app

Screenshots

Gongfu Tea Timer3 screens
Steep Tea Timer3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Gongfu Tea Timer at none against Steep Tea Timer's 2. On price, update cadence, 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. Steep Tea Timer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Gongfu Tea Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Gongfu Tea Timer ships an update every 2 weeks, Steep Tea Timer every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Gongfu Tea Timer versus Steep Tea Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGongfu Tea TimerSteep Tea Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.2 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRAYMOND LIU LUOLinh Phan Nhat Khanh

In-app purchases

None

Gongfu Tea Timer

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Steep Tea Timer

Subscriptions2
  • Steep Tea Timer Weekly$9.997 Days
  • Steep Tea Timer Yearly3 Days trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Gongfu Tea Timer free?
Gongfu Tea Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Steep Tea Timer free?
Steep Tea Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Gongfu Tea Timer or Steep Tea Timer have ads?
Neither Gongfu Tea Timer nor Steep Tea Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Gongfu Tea Timer or Steep Tea Timer?
Gongfu Tea Timer ships an update every 2 weeks, and Steep Tea Timer every 8 days. Most recently, Gongfu Tea Timer was updated on October 8, 2026 and Steep Tea Timer on September 19, 2026.

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