Comparison

TeaLeaf vs Steepr

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

Head to head
About

TeaLeaf

Features
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Do you brew your tea with passion? Welcome to TeaLeaf, the ultimate timer app for everyone who loves loose leaf tea and wants to celebrate the perfect infusion. FEATURES THAT REFINE YOUR TEA: - Precise Tea Timer: Choose from presets for over 20 tea varieties or create your own timers. - Smart Recommendations: Get suggestions for steeping time, water temperature, and the right amount of tea. - Live Activities & Dynamic Island: Always keep an eye on your timer, right on your Lock Screen. - Download TeaLeaf Timer today and make every cup of tea a masterpiece!

About

Steepr

Features
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Pick a tea. Tap start. Steepr is a calm tea timer and brew guide that keeps every cup on trackβ€”from matcha and green tea to oolong, chai, herbal tea, and pu-erh. Use Steepr on iPhone or Apple Watch. Follow clear temperature and timing guidance, see the countdown at a glance, and get an alert when your steep is complete. TEA PRESETS Start in one tap with Quick Picks, or explore 36 built-in guides. Find everyday favorites and distinctive varieties such as Sencha, Gyokuro, Earl Grey, Tieguanyin, Rooibos, and Raw Pu-erh. Every guide includes a suggested water temperature and brew time you can adjust to taste. A BETTER TIMER β€’ Clear timing and temperature guidance for every tea β€’ Live Activities and Dynamic Island countdowns β€’ Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets β€’ Siri and Shortcuts for hands-free starts β€’ Notifications and haptics when your tea is ready APPLE WATCH COMPANION β€’ Start favorite teas from your wrist β€’ Follow the active brew without reaching for your phone β€’ See progress in supported watch-face complications β€’ Feel a clear haptic when the timer finishes REMEMBER EVERY CUP Save favorites, keep a brew journal, and add tasting notes. Tell Steepr when a cup tastes too weak or too strong, then save a personal steep time for next time. Create custom teas with your own timing, temperature, and notes. STEEPR PRO Unlock unlimited custom teas, guided re-steeps, full brew history, iCloud sync, stronger haptics, and Family Sharing with one purchase. No subscription. PRIVATE BY DESIGN No accounts, ads, analytics, or tracking. Your tea library and brew history stay on your device and in your personal iCloud when sync is enabled. Built for tea lovers who want a focused timer, useful guidance, and nothing in the way of the ritual.

Screenshots

TeaLeaf4 screens
Steepr4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TeaLeaf at none against Steepr's 1. Steepr's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads 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. Steepr sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. TeaLeaf asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TeaLeaf ships an update every 2 months, Steepr every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
TeaLeaf versus Steepr: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTeaLeafSteepr
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch β€” betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS26.017.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size19 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThorsten JansenAftaab Siddiqui

In-app purchases

None

TeaLeaf

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Steepr

One-time1
  • Steepr Pro$5.99

Questions

Is TeaLeaf free?
TeaLeaf is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Steepr free?
Steepr is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TeaLeaf or Steepr have ads?
Neither TeaLeaf nor Steepr shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TeaLeaf or Steepr?
TeaLeaf ships an update every 2 months, and Steepr every 2 weeks. Most recently, TeaLeaf was updated on October 31, 2026 and Steepr on November 5, 2026.

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