# Simple Espresso Timer vs Coffee Book

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Simple Espresso Timer at none against Coffee Book's 9. Simple Espresso Timer also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and review sentiment (100% vs 90%). Coffee Book's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (83 vs 4). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Coffee Book sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Simple Espresso Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Simple Espresso Timer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Coffee Book has 83 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 90% of Coffee Book's.

Simple Espresso Timer ships an update every 6 months, Coffee Book monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simple Espresso Timer | Coffee Book |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-espresso-timer/id889735610/reviews)** | [4.7 (83 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coffee-book-brew-journal/id1512681263/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **83** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 90.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 3 MB | 298 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Peter Bodskov](https://appshunter.io/developer/889735613) | [Alexander Logan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1322424210) |

## 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


### Coffee Book

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coffee-book-brew-journal/id1512681263)

This app helps you track, replicate, and perfect your coffee brewing. Log detailed brew variables, discover recipes, and monitor caffeine intake. It's designed for coffee enthusiasts to understand and improve their craft.

**Highlights:** Comprehensive brew log with over 20 variables, Espresso dial-in tracking and feedback, Customizable recipe library, Caffeine intake tracking with Apple Health sync, Step-by-step guides for popular brewing methods, Lock screen widgets for quick timer access, Siri Shortcuts integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, SharePlay

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coffee Book Plus | $1.99 | per month |
| Coffee Book Plus ( Annual ) | $4.99 | per year |
| Coffee Book Plus ( Annual ) | $9.99 | per year |
| Bean Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coffee Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Beans Tip | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coffee Book Plus ( Lifetime ) | $14.99 | one-time |
| Coffee Book Plus (Annual) | $25.99 | one-time |
| Coffee Book | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simple Espresso Timer free?

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

### Is Coffee Book free?

Coffee Book is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Simple Espresso Timer or Coffee Book?

Simple Espresso Timer is rated higher. Simple Espresso Timer averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Coffee Book averages 4.7 from 83 ratings.

### Do Simple Espresso Timer or Coffee Book have ads?

Neither Simple Espresso Timer nor Coffee Book shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Simple Espresso Timer or Coffee Book?

Simple Espresso Timer ships an update every 6 months, and Coffee Book monthly. Most recently, Simple Espresso Timer was updated on October 13, 2026 and Coffee Book on October 19, 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.*