Cafe46 vs 46 Brew
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Cafe46
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Cafe46 is a precision timer for the 4:6 pour-over method. Created by Tetsu Kasuya, 2016 World Brewers Cup Champion, the 4:6 Method divides your pour into two phases โ the first 40% shapes flavor, the last 60% controls strength โ making great coffee accessible to everyone. FEATURES ยท Automatic step-by-step timer โ just focus on pouring ยท Flavor control: Sweet, Balanced, or Bright ยท Strength control: Strong, Medium, or Light ยท Customizable pour amounts and wait times ยท Sound and haptic alerts โ no need to watch the screen ยท Dark mode support ยท Traditional Chinese & English interface No barista skills required. Just follow the steps and brew with confidence, every time.
46 Brew
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The simplest pour-over coffee timer. A timer for the 4:6 method by Tetsu Kasuya, World Brewers Cup Champion 2016. Set your beans, tap start, and brew. CONSISTENT FLAVOR, EVERY TIME Set your bean weight โ water amounts and pour timings are calculated automatically. TIMER ALWAYS IN SIGHT Live Activity keeps your timer on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island. Check other apps worry-free. ICED COFFEE, TOO Brew over ice with a dedicated iced recipe โ pour into a server or cup filled with ice.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Cafe46 at 15.0 against 46 Brew's 26.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Cafe46 ships an update every 10 days, 46 Brew every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Cafe46 | 46 Brew |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days โ better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 โ better | 26.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shou-Chiang Hsueh | Shintaro Morikawa |
In-app purchases
Cafe46
No in-app purchases
46 Brew
No in-app purchases







