# Simple Espresso Timer vs Single Origin

The clearest difference is price: Simple Espresso Timer at Free against Single Origin's $0.99. Simple Espresso Timer also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). Single Origin's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (99 vs 4). On ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Simple Espresso Timer is free to download; Single Origin costs $0.99 up front. Single Origin sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Simple Espresso Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Simple Espresso Timer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Single Origin has 99 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Simple Espresso Timer's written reviews are positive against 67% of Single Origin's.

Simple Espresso Timer ships an update every 6 months, Single Origin every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simple Espresso Timer | Single Origin |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-espresso-timer/id889735610/reviews)** | [4.5 (99 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/single-origin-coffee-timer/id1480168613/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **99** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#153** |
| Size | 3 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Peter Bodskov](https://appshunter.io/developer/889735613) | [Jon Samp](https://appshunter.io/developer/1316843623) |

## What reviewers say

### Simple Espresso Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-espresso-timer/id889735610)

This app automatically starts a timer when it detects the sound of your espresso machine brewing. Simply press stop when your shot is complete. It's designed to be placed near your machine for easy use.

**Highlights:** Automatic timer start via sound detection, Manual stop function, Simple, minimalist interface, Designed for proximity to espresso machine

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Single Origin

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/single-origin-coffee-timer/id1480168613)

**Currently charting:** #153 Top Paid · Food & Drink (US App Store)

This app guides you through brewing coffee with step-by-step recipes and timed pour schedules. Log your tasting notes and brew history to refine your perfect cup. Unlock advanced features with a one-time purchase.

**Highlights:** Step-by-step guided brew recipes, Real-time timers and pour schedules, Weight and temperature guidance, Brew log with tasting notes, Import and share custom recipes, Tasting reminders

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Single Origin Plus | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simple Espresso Timer free?

Simple Espresso Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Single Origin free?

Single Origin costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Simple Espresso Timer or Single Origin?

Simple Espresso Timer is rated higher. Simple Espresso Timer averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Single Origin averages 4.5 from 99 ratings.

### Do Simple Espresso Timer or Single Origin have ads?

Neither Simple Espresso Timer nor Single Origin shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Simple Espresso Timer or Single Origin?

Simple Espresso Timer ships an update every 6 months, and Single Origin every 9 days. Most recently, Simple Espresso Timer was updated on September 27, 2026 and Single Origin on October 15, 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.*