Comparison

Reliquum vs iCoffeeMan

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

Head to head
About

Reliquum

Features
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Write a letter to your future self or someone you care about. Add a photo, audio or video, then seal it until a date or a place you choose. Reliquum keeps those memories private until their moment arrives. Handwrite a personal letter on a supported device, choose your paper and ink, and read it on iPhone or iPad. Save a draft and return when the words come. Your first three relics are free. A single lifetime purchase unlocks unlimited relics, with no subscription. No account or analytics. Optional iCloud backup stores encrypted copies, including drafts, and is off by default. For personal use only. Apple’s Standard End User License Agreement applies: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

iCoffeeMan

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Every coffee, tea, or boba run deserves a story. iCoffeeMan turns your daily drink habit into a playful hero's journal β€” check in, collect stickers, and watch your Coffee Hero grow stronger with every cup. HOW IT WORKS β€’ 10-second check-in: snap a photo, pick your drink, brand, sweetness, size, price, rate it, add a note β€’ Instant sticker: your photo is auto-cut into a die-cut sticker for that drink, with white outline, vintage stamp, or washi tape finishes β€’ Drink Catalog: 36 hand-painted cards to unlock, each with a real brew guide β€” origin, roast, flavor notes, brewing method, and where its caffeine numbers come from β€’ Hero stats: caffeine becomes Energy, sugar becomes Heal Power, streaks become Combo, spending becomes Gold β€” all tracked automatically β€’ Calendar & stats: weekly, monthly, and yearly views of your caffeine, sugar, spend, and streaks β€’ Shop Journal: remember the cafes you visit, with your rating and visit history KNOW WHAT YOU'RE DRINKING β€’ Daily caffeine and sugar guardrails based on published health guidance β€’ A caffeine metabolism curve that estimates when you'll be calm enough to sleep β€’ Optionally sync your caffeine intake to Apple Health β€’ Every catalog card cites where its numbers come from MAKE IT SHAREABLE β€’ Sticker Reel: arrange your collected stickers into scatter, firework, or grid layouts, then export as a video or a Live Photo you can set as your Lock Screen wallpaper β€’ Seven share card templates and four hero card skins, including ink wash, cyberpunk, and pixel β€’ Weekly sticker strips and month calendar cards for a whole month at a glance β€’ Home Screen widget with today's energy, your streak, and one-tap re-order WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT - Makes a mundane habit feel like a collection game, without any of the pressure - Every check-in can teach you something new about what you're drinking - Edit or delete any past check-in β€” your journal stays accurate as your habits change - Private by default β€” everything lives on your device, with iCloud sync across your devices - Export your whole journal as CSV, JSON, or a full archive whenever you want - Light and dark themes, rounded typography, warm colors - Works for coffee, milk tea, lemon tea, or anything else you sip daily FREE & PRO - Free: monthly check-in allowance, everyday catalog cards, and share templates to get started - Pro unlocks: unlimited check-ins, rare and legendary catalog cards, all share templates and card skins, Sticker Reel video and Live Photo export, the caffeine metabolism curve, monthly and yearly recaps, and data export - Pro is available as a monthly or yearly subscription, or a one-time lifetime unlock. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings. Start your first check-in today and see how far your Coffee Hero can level up. Apple Standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Reliquum4 screens
iCoffeeMan4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: iCoffeeMan at every 3 days against Reliquum's every 2 weeks. 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. Reliquum sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and iCoffeeMan sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Reliquum ships an update every 2 weeks, iCoffeeMan every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
Reliquum versus iCoffeeMan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReliquumiCoffeeMan
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 3 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size19 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJean-Baptiste MeyerNaihe Hu

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Reliquum

One-time1
  • Unlimited Relics$4.99
3 purchases

iCoffeeMan

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Unlock$9.99

Questions

Is Reliquum free?
Reliquum is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is iCoffeeMan free?
iCoffeeMan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Reliquum or iCoffeeMan have ads?
Neither Reliquum nor iCoffeeMan shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Reliquum or iCoffeeMan?
Reliquum ships an update every 2 weeks, and iCoffeeMan every 3 days. Most recently, Reliquum was updated on October 23, 2026 and iCoffeeMan on October 7, 2026.

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