Simple Espresso Timer vs Coffee Bean
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Simple Espresso Timer
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.
- Automatic timer start via sound detection
- Manual stop function
- Simple, minimalist interface
- Designed for proximity to espresso machine
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When you're ready to start brewing your shot, you just start the app and place your phone near your espresso machine. The app will detect sound from your microphone and the timer will start counting. Once your shot is done, you press stop and that's it.
Coffee Bean
Explore coffee recipes, brewing tips, and espresso guides to elevate your home coffee experience. Learn various brewing styles, experiment with beans, and master the art of coffee making.
- Coffee bean recipes
- Step-by-step brew guides
- Espresso techniques
- Dozens of brewing styles
- Save favorite recipes
- Personalized collection
- Community of enthusiasts
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Discover Coffee Bean recipes, Brew tips & Espresso guides for every barista. Welcome to Coffee Bean - Brew & Espresso, your ultimate barista companion for exploring the world of coffee. Whether you love espresso, cappuccino, or freshly brewed coffee, this app brings the entire café experience to your fingertips. Discover unique coffee bean recipes, step-by-step brew guides, and espresso techniques shared by baristas and coffee lovers from around the world. Learn how to grind perfectly with your favorite grinder, brew coffee with precision, and serve professional-quality drinks at home. With Coffee Bean, you can access dozens of brewing styles — from slow brew methods to quick espresso shots. Experiment with different beans, discover how brewing time affects flavor, and enjoy the aroma of freshly brewed coffee like never before. Save your favorite recipes, create your own personalized collection, and track your brewing journey as you grow from beginner to pro barista. Whether you prefer a smooth cappuccino or a strong espresso, you’ll find inspiration in every cup. Join a community of passionate coffee enthusiasts who appreciate every bean, every grind, and every pour. Explore your favorite cafe-style drinks, share your own brew techniques, and master the art of coffee making one recipe at a time. From beans to brew, Coffee Bean - Brew & Espresso is the perfect place to start your coffee journey — because great coffee begins with great beans. Feel free to contact us to ask about anything you think is missing in our app or has any questions you may have. Email – rkdio.info@gmail.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Simple Espresso Timer at none against Coffee Bean's shown. Simple Espresso Timer also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Coffee Bean's advantage is update cadence (every 11 days vs every 6 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, ratings volume 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Simple Espresso Timer against 5.0 for Coffee Bean. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 4 respectively.
Simple Espresso Timer ships an update every 6 months, Coffee Bean every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Simple Espresso Timer | Coffee Bean |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) | 5.0 (4 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 11 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 64 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Peter Bodskov | Rubi Kandil |
In-app purchases
Simple Espresso Timer
No in-app purchases
Coffee Bean
No in-app purchases
Questions
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