Sour vs Bean
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
Sour
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Scan any label. See the teaspoons hiding in it. Sour is a gentle companion for cutting added sugar ā no judgment, no deprivation, no shame. Point your camera at a barcode and see what's really in there, in teaspoons, in about two seconds. Then start your first week. Download free. WHAT'S INSIDE - Barcode scanner that surfaces hidden added sugar - Daily tracking, designed to take seconds - no weighing, no grams - AI meal logger - describe what you ate, get the math - Streak system with science-backed milestones - Knowledge hub: why sugar affects sleep, mood, focus, skin - Calorie + macro guide to anchor a healthy baseline - Recipes that earn their sweetness honestly - Lemo, your steady companion through the ups and dips YOUR FIRST WEEK The first 24 hours are the hardest. Sour walks you through them. After three days, the cravings start to quiet. After two weeks, food you used to love starts tasting different. Sour keeps you company through all of it. SUBSCRIPTION Sour Premium unlocks the full experience: $8.99/month or $44.99/year (3 days free). Manage or cancel anytime in iOS Settings. PRIVACY We collect only what we need to run the app. Your data is yours. Read more at getsour.app/privacy. TERMS Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ DISCLAIMER Sour is for general wellness, not medical advice. Talk to a healthcare provider before changing your diet ā especially with diabetes, an eating disorder, medication, or pregnancy.
Bean
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You drink more coffee than you'd like to, and you know it. But quitting cold turkey never works. Bean helps you cut back on caffeine gently, with no guilt and no harsh withdrawal. No deprivation here, and no lectures. Each day is validated through positive actions. You keep your rituals, get your energy back, and sleep better, at your own pace. HOW IT WORKS ⢠Take a quick assessment and discover your dependence profile ⢠Get a personalized daily goal, tailored to you ⢠Track your caffeine in real time and validate your days ⢠Learn to replace rather than eliminate WHAT YOU'LL FIND IN BEAN Smart tracking ⢠Today's caffeine budget shown as a clear ring ⢠A curve of the caffeine still active in your body, hour by hour ⢠Add a drink in ten seconds, with realistic presets Daily goals ⢠A morning check-in to start your day ⢠A tip of the day you can read in two minutes ⢠Stay under your goal, no pressure ⢠Craving SOS: a guided breathing exercise when the urge hits Tips and alternatives ⢠Short articles on the science of caffeine, sleep, withdrawal, and rituals ⢠Concrete alternatives to keep the pleasure without the dose Motivation that lasts ⢠A streak that grows with every day you validate ⢠Badges to unlock, from common to epic ⢠A journal that tracks your progress day after day A space that's yours ⢠Arrange your widgets however you like ⢠A calm interface, built to last WHY BEAN Most people fail because they aim to quit entirely. Bean takes a gradual, supportive approach: small, repeated wins that end up changing everything. No shame, no dramatized relapse. Just you, taking back control. Your data is yours. Bean sells nothing and shows no ads. Bean is a tracking and motivation tool, and does not replace the advice of a healthcare professional. Take back control of your caffeine, gently. Start today.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Bean at every 3 days against Sour's every 3 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Sour sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month and Bean sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Sour ships an update every 3 weeks, Bean every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Sour | Bean |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 days ā better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 14.0 ā better |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 52 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bartolomeo Steccanella | Tom Calvo |
In-app purchases
Sour
- Sour Premium Monthly3 Days trial$8.991 Month
- Sour Premium Yearly$44.991 Year
Bean
- Bean Pro, Mensuel$1.991 Month
- Bean Pro, Yearly7 Days trial$6.991 Year
- Bean Pro, Lifetime$12.99









