Simple Espresso Timer vs Star Brew Timer
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.
Star Brew Timer
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Star Brew Timer helps you make the perfect cup of coffee every time with precise timing for your favorite brewing methods. FEATURES: - Six popular brewing methods: Espresso, AeroPress, Pour Over, French Press, Moka Pot, and Cold Brew - Beautiful, intuitive interface with coffee-inspired design - Visual progress ring shows exactly how much time remains - Audio notification when your brew is ready - Preset times based on optimal brewing recommendations BREWING METHODS: - Espresso: 25 seconds for a quick, intense shot - AeroPress: 90 seconds for smooth, rich coffee - Pour Over: 3.5 minutes for clean, bright flavors - French Press: 4 minutes for full-bodied coffee - Moka Pot: 5 minutes for strong stovetop espresso - Cold Brew: 12 hours for smooth cold extraction Whether you're a coffee enthusiast perfecting your morning ritual or just starting your brewing journey, Star Brew Timer keeps you on track for consistently delicious results. Simple. Elegant. Perfect coffee.
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Verdict
Simple Espresso Timer and Star Brew Timer are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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.
| Parameter | Simple Espresso Timer | Star Brew Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 0 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Peter Bodskov | ALAE |
In-app purchases
Simple Espresso Timer
No in-app purchases
Star Brew Timer
No in-app purchases
Questions
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