Choose Coffee Book if…
You want guided brewing, coffee records, and espresso dial-in with Apple Health caffeine logging and Shortcuts. Try the recording flow with the equipment you already use.
Coffee Book or
BeanBench?
Both apps combine guided recipes with detailed coffee records. BeanBench is worth a closer look if extraction calculations, data export, and importing an existing Beanconqueror history matter to you.
Get Coffee BookFree to download · Optional Coffee Book PlusChoose BeanBench if…
You use refractometer readings, want CSV or JSON exports including weight curves, or have a Beanconqueror history to import. BeanBench documents those features explicitly.
Feature comparison.
Features checked against public documentation.
Last reviewed 22 October 2026.
| What matters to you | Coffee Book | BeanBench |
|---|---|---|
| Brew records | Beans, equipment, recipes, ratings, and notes | Dose, water, grind, temperature, time, and tasting notes |
| Guided brewing | Built-in recipes and brew timers | Timed pour schedules with haptic cues and brew logging |
| Scales | Supported Bluetooth scales; check your model in the app | Acaia and Decent support with live weight and saved pour curves |
| Analysis | Review your brew history and espresso parameters | Extraction-yield calculations from refractometer readings |
| Existing history | No dedicated Beanconqueror importer | Advertises importing Beanconqueror history |
| A distinctive extra | Apple Health caffeine logging and Shortcuts | CSV and JSON exports, including weight curves |
If you are moving an existing data archive, test a small import and keep your original backup. For either app, verify support for your exact Bluetooth scale model before making that the deciding factor.
Frequently asked questions.
Which app has a documented Beanconqueror import?
BeanBench advertises a Beanconqueror import flow. Coffee Book does not currently offer a dedicated Beanconqueror importer.
Do I need a refractometer to use Coffee Book?
No. You can log beans, recipes, espresso shots, and tasting notes without one. BeanBench’s extraction calculations are a reason to investigate it if refractometer measurements are part of your routine.
Get Coffee Book.
Save your beans, recipes, and tasting notes on iPhone and iPad.
Get Coffee BookFree to download · Optional Coffee Book Plus