Comparison

Coffee Brew Coach vs Coado

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

Head to head
About

Coffee Brew Coach

Features
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Your coffee can get better every single day — you just need to know which one thing to change. Coffee Brew Coach is like having a barista friend on call. After each brew, tell us how the cup tasted. We give you one clear adjustment to try next time — grind a touch finer, pull back the temperature, let it bloom a little longer. Brew, taste, tweak, repeat. That's how baristas dial in coffee, and now it's how you will too. HOW IT WORKS • Log your brew in seconds — method, dose, and how it tasted • Get one specific adjustment, in plain words, not jargon • Tell us if the next cup was better — the coaching learns your taste • Put tomorrow's tweak on your home screen with the Brew Plan widget • Watch your streak grow as the tweaks add up WORKS WITH YOUR SETUP V60, Chemex, AeroPress, French press, espresso, drip machine — whatever you brew with, at any skill level. No fancy gear required. FREE TO USE 10 coached brews every month, free. Pro unlocks unlimited brews and your full brew history. Your perfect brew could be today. Let's find out. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://coffeebrew.coach/api/privacy

About

Coado

This app acts as a personal coffee brewing guide and journal. It offers step-by-step timers for various brewing methods and allows users to log and track their brews, including taste profiles and bean details. It helps you recreate your favorite coffee experiences.

Highlights
  • Step-by-step guided brewing timer
  • 18+ brewing methods supported
  • Curated barista recipes
  • Guided and advanced brewing modes
  • Detailed brew logging with ratings and notes
  • Bean tracking and import
  • Offline functionality
Features
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Coado is your pocket barista and coffee journal in one. Whether you're pulling your first pour-over or dialing in the perfect ratio, Coado guides every brew and remembers what made each cup great — so you can make it again. BREW WITH CONFIDENCE - Step-by-step guided timer walks you through every pour in real time, with gentle haptics and sound cues so you can keep your hands on the kettle. - 18 brewing methods: V60, Chemex, Kalita, Origami, Clever, AeroPress, French Press, Cold Brew, Moka Pot, Espresso, Cappuccino, Cortado, Flat White, Latte, and more. - Curated recipes from world-class baristas as reliable starting points, including James Hoffmann's Ultimate V60 and Tetsu Kasuya's 4:6 Method. TWO MODES THAT GROW WITH YOU - Guided mode keeps it simple: pick a recipe, follow the timer, enjoy. - Advanced mode unlocks dose, ratio lock, water temperature, grind, and per-pour targets for total control. A JOURNAL THAT REMEMBERS - Log every brew with a star rating, taste profile (strength, acidity, bitterness, body), flavour notes, and a photo of the finished cup. - Tag which beans you used so you always know what worked. - Brew again from any past log in one tap. SEE YOUR COFFEE AT A GLANCE - A monthly heatmap calendar shows every day you brewed, with color intensity that rises with your best cups. - Browse your most recent brews or jump to your top-rated ones. TRACK YOUR BEANS - Save your coffee bags with origin and roast level. - Import bean details straight from a roaster's product page by pasting a link. BUILT FOR THE KITCHEN COUNTER - Works fully offline — no account, no internet required. - Metric and imperial units, switchable anytime. - Warm, calm design that's a pleasure to use every morning. Never forget what made that perfect cup. Brew it, rate it, repeat it — with Coado. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://coado.app/privacy

Screenshots

Coffee Brew Coach4 screens
Coado4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Coado at 4 against Coffee Brew Coach's 1. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Coffee Brew Coach sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Coado sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Coffee Brew Coach ships an update every 6 days, Coado every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Coffee Brew Coach versus Coado: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCoffee Brew CoachCoado
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 daysEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS16.415.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB165 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCHRISTOPHER JOSEPH POIRIERRodrigo Fortes

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Coffee Brew Coach

Subscriptions2
  • Dial In Pro$4.991 Month
  • Dial In Pro (Annual)$49.991 Year
2 purchases

Coado

Subscriptions2
  • Coado+ Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Coado+ Yearly7 Days trial$34.991 Year

Questions

Is Coffee Brew Coach free?
Coffee Brew Coach is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Coado free?
Coado is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Coffee Brew Coach or Coado have ads?
Neither Coffee Brew Coach nor Coado shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Coffee Brew Coach or Coado?
Coffee Brew Coach ships an update every 6 days, and Coado every 5 days. Most recently, Coffee Brew Coach was updated on October 5, 2026 and Coado on October 25, 2026.

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