# CoffeeStory vs YanMore Grind

CoffeeStory and YanMore Grind both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of YanMore Grind's written reviews are positive against 50% of CoffeeStory's. YanMore Grind also leads on device support (4 vs 2). CoffeeStory's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. YanMore Grind sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. CoffeeStory asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for CoffeeStory against 5.0 for YanMore Grind. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of CoffeeStory's written reviews are positive against 100% of YanMore Grind's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CoffeeStory | YanMore Grind |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coffeestory/id6780184177/reviews) | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yanmore-grind/id6809131852/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **2** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | Every 3 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 5 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [万军 龙](https://appshunter.io/developer/6775881750) | [晨延 廖](https://appshunter.io/developer/6807280655) |

## What reviewers say

### CoffeeStory

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coffeestory/id6780184177)

This app helps pour-over coffee enthusiasts meticulously record brewing parameters for each coffee bean. It automatically generates convergence curves to visualize progress and allows for detailed flavor tagging and recipe saving.

**Highlights:** Independent bean profiles, Detailed brewing parameter logging, Automatic convergence curve generation, Flavor tagging, Recipe saving, Brewing parameter sharing cards, Data export

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### YanMore Grind

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yanmore-grind/id6809131852)

This app helps calibrate coffee grinders using a Bayesian learning model and stores your brew notes. It supports various brewing methods and allows you to track your coffee beans, equipment, and tasting scores. Upgrade to Pro for full access to features and unlimited records.

**Highlights:** Bayesian grind calibration, Support for multiple brew methods, Coffee bean and equipment profiles, Detailed brew note-taking, Tasting score and flavor tagging, Local data backups, Pro version for advanced features

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| YanMore Grind Pro Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| YanMore Grind Pro Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| YanMore Grind Pro Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CoffeeStory free?

CoffeeStory is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is YanMore Grind free?

YanMore Grind is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, CoffeeStory or YanMore Grind?

CoffeeStory and YanMore Grind are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.

### Do CoffeeStory or YanMore Grind have ads?

Neither CoffeeStory nor YanMore Grind shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CoffeeStory or YanMore Grind?

CoffeeStory ships an update every 3 days, and YanMore Grind every 3 days. Most recently, CoffeeStory was updated on October 25, 2026 and YanMore Grind on October 26, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*