Cafe46 vs Capa
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β 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 β the first 40% shapes flavor, the last 60% controls strength β making great coffee accessible to everyone. FEATURES Β· Automatic step-by-step timer β just focus on pouring Β· Flavor control: Sweet, Balanced, or Bright Β· Strength control: Strong, Medium, or Light Β· Customizable pour amounts and wait times Β· Sound and haptic alerts β no need to watch the screen Β· Dark mode support Β· Traditional Chinese & English interface No barista skills required. Just follow the steps and brew with confidence, every time.
Capa
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Love specialty coffee? Start logging every new bag, every single cup. Capa scans your coffee bag and automatically turns the details into a beautiful card. Keep track of your coffee journey, one cup at a time. Brew with precision using recipes from champion baristas. 1. Snap a photo of the package β origin, region, farm, variety, and process are filled in automatically. No typing required. 2. Each bean becomes a unique card colored by its flavor notes. Flip it over to see your photo, rating, and tasting notes. 3. Brew step by step with built-in recipes from champion baristas like Tetsu Kasuya and Jung Insung β or create your own. 4. Filter your collection by origin, variety, process, cup notes, and rating to discover your coffee taste at a glance. All data is private to you and permanently deleted when you delete your account.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Cafe46 at none against Capa's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· 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, Capa every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Cafe46 | Capa |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days β better | Every 11 days |
| Ads | No β better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 β better | 16.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 56 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shou-Chiang Hsueh | Posiki |
In-app purchases
Cafe46
No in-app purchases
Capa
No in-app purchases









