# Mighty Timer vs Single Origin

The clearest difference is price: Mighty Timer at Free against Single Origin's $0.99. Mighty Timer also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and rating (4.9 vs 4.5). Single Origin's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 5 months) and chart position (#167 vs unranked). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Mighty Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mighty Timer has 1.1K ratings behind it against 99, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of Mighty Timer's written reviews are positive against 67% of Single Origin's.

Mighty Timer ships an update every 5 months, Single Origin every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mighty Timer | Single Origin |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | **[4.9 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mighty-timer/id991351284/reviews)** | [4.5 (99 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/single-origin-coffee-timer/id1480168613/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 99 |
| Positive reviews | **85.6% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#167** |
| Size | 33 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sprout Yard Mobile Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/991351283) | [Jon Samp](https://appshunter.io/developer/1316843623) |

## What reviewers say

### Mighty Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mighty-timer/id991351284)

Brew the perfect cup of tea with this elegant application. It provides precise temperature, time, and tea amount recommendations for various types of tea. Customize profiles, create your own blends, and control the brewing process directly from your Apple Watch.

**Highlights:** Brew perfect tea with precise settings, Modify existing tea profiles, Create custom tea blends, Control brewing from Apple Watch, Light and dark theme options, Customizable units (F/C) and alarm sounds

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Unique and outstanding design
- 🕰️ Customizable timers and settings
- 🔊 Variety of alert sounds
- 🌙 Dark/light mode options
- 👤 Personalized with user name

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔇 Timer notifications not always audible
- ⏱️ Needs longer timer options for cold brew
- 🔍 Preset times may not be optimal for all teas
- 🤖 App functionality changed over time
- 📱 UI issues with screen size

**Reported bugs**

- Preset times not accurate for some teas
- Compatibility issues with iOS 15+ and Apple Watch
- Favorites filter not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Add water volume parameter
- Provide more tea type presets
- Include music or melodies for timer
- Add a notes section for each tea
- Implement multiple timers functionality


### Single Origin

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

**Currently charting:** #167 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 Mighty Timer free?

Mighty 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, Mighty Timer or Single Origin?

Mighty Timer is rated higher. Mighty Timer averages 4.9 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Single Origin averages 4.5 from 99 ratings.

### Do Mighty Timer or Single Origin have ads?

Neither Mighty Timer nor Single Origin shows ads.

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

Mighty Timer ships an update every 5 months, and Single Origin every 9 days. Most recently, Mighty Timer was updated on October 7, 2026 and Single Origin on October 11, 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.*