Comparison

Beany vs CoffeeNerd

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

Head to head
About

Beany

Log and refine your coffee brewing process with detailed tracking and real-time suggestions. Tailor your experience to any brew method and skill level, from espresso to pour-over. Save your perfect recipes and monitor your bean inventory.

Highlights
  • Log brews for any method
  • Guided dial-in process
  • Brew timer with Live Activities
  • Track coffee bean inventory
  • Save and reproduce recipes
  • Brew calendar heatmap
  • Smart espresso suggestions
Features
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Stop guessing. Start dialing in. Track beans, dial in your grind size, and get smart grind suggestions: all in one beautifully simple coffee journal. Built for home baristas with every brew method. Beany helps you brew better coffee, whether you're pulling an espresso shot, plunging a French press, hand-pouring a V60, or simmering moka on the stove. Log your brews, track your beans, and get real-time suggestions on what to adjust next. EVERY BREW METHOD, YOUR WAY Pick your method during setup: Espresso Machine, French Press, Pour Over, or Moka Pot. Beany tailors recipes, brewing steps, and parameters to match. GUIDED DIAL-IN FLOW Beany walks you through the dial-in process step by step. Rate your shot, tell us how it tastes, and get clear suggestions: grind finer, grind coarser, or keep your settings. No more guessing, just better espresso, shot after shot. BREW TIMER WITH LIVE ACTIVITIES Time your shots with a built-in timer that stays visible on your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island. Never miss your target extraction time again. TRACK YOUR BEANS Add your coffee beans with origin, roast level, roast date, and bag size. Beany automatically calculates how much you have left based on your brews. Know exactly when it's time to reorder. YOUR FAVORITE COFFEE DRINKS Built-in recipes for Espresso, Americano, Cappuccino, Flat White, Cortado, Latte, Latte Macchiato, Lungo, Ristretto, Double Espresso, Long Black, Macchiato, and Black Coffee - each with method-aware defaults and step-by-step brewing instructions. SAVE YOUR RECIPES Found the perfect grind setting for your beans? Save it as a recipe. Track dose, ratio, brew time, and grind size so you can reproduce your best shots every time. BREW CALENDAR See your brewing history as a 68-day heatmap. Track your consistency, spot patterns, and stay motivated. SMART ESPRESSO SUGGESTIONS After each brew, Beany analyzes your shot rating, taste notes, and extraction time to suggest what to change. Too sour? Grind finer. Too bitter? Grind coarser. Perfectly balanced? Keep going. BACKED UP TO YOUR ACCOUNT Sign in with Apple and your beans, recipes, and brew history are saved to your Beany account. Get a new iPhone, sign in, and everything is right where you left it. --- Free to download. Beany Pro unlocks unlimited beans, multiple recipes per bean, your complete brew history, and early access to new features. Questions or feedback? I'd love to hear from you. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://martinschreiter.de/beany/privacy

About

CoffeeNerd

Features
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CoffeeNerd is the ultimate digital lab for specialty coffee enthusiasts. Whether you’re perfecting your V60 pour-over or dialing in your morning espresso, we’ve got you covered. Key Features: β€’ Smart Brewing Timer: Precision timing for consistent extraction. β€’ AI Flavor Analysis: Get professional insights on your brew's taste profile. β€’ Bean Stash: Organize your coffee collection and never run out of your favorite roast. β€’ Flavor Wheel: Visualize your tasting notes with our interactive wheel. Take your barista skills to the next level with CoffeeNerd. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Beany4 screens
CoffeeNerd4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: CoffeeNerd at 13.0 against Beany's 26.2. On price, ads, 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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Beany sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and CoffeeNerd sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 7 level
Beany versus CoffeeNerd: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBeanyCoffeeNerd
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyWeeklyβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumβ€”
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS26.213.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size44 MB75 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMartin SchreiterKaan BEYAZKILIC

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Beany

Subscriptions2
  • Beany Pro$3.991 Month
  • Beany Pro$39.991 Year
2 purchases

CoffeeNerd

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Pro$1.991 Month
One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro$14.99

Questions

Is Beany free?
Beany is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CoffeeNerd free?
CoffeeNerd is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Beany or CoffeeNerd have ads?
Neither Beany nor CoffeeNerd shows ads.

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