Comparison

Cafe46 vs BeanTrace

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

Head to head
About

Cafe46

Features
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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.

About

BeanTrace

Features
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BeanTrace is your specialty coffee companion โ€” 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 โ€” 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 โ€” 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

Cafe464 screens
BeanTrace4 screens

Verdict

The call

Cafe46 and BeanTrace are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters โ€” price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them โ€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Cafe46 versus BeanTrace: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCafe46BeanTrace
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysโ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” better
Requires iOS15.0 โ€” better15.5
Further details โ€” not scored
Size5 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShou-Chiang HsuehBadr Mohamed

In-app purchases

None

Cafe46

No in-app purchases

None

BeanTrace

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cafe46 free?
Cafe46 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BeanTrace free?
BeanTrace is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Cafe46 or BeanTrace have ads?
Neither Cafe46 nor BeanTrace shows ads.

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