Coffee Book or
Beanconqueror?

A detailed coffee laboratory or a journal for your daily ritual? Here’s how to choose between two different approaches to keeping track.

Get Coffee BookFree to download · Optional Coffee Book Plus

Choose Coffee Book if…

You brew on iPhone or iPad and want your coffee library, guided recipes, and espresso notes together. Try the everyday workflow before deciding whether Plus is for you.

Choose Beanconqueror if…

You want extensive measurement, Android support, or an open-source app. Beanconqueror is free and has a broad range of scale and sensor integrations.

Feature comparison.

Features checked against public documentation.
Last reviewed 22 October 2026.

Coffee Book compared with Beanconqueror
What matters to you	Coffee Book	Beanconqueror
Main focus	Coffee library, brew journal, guided recipes, and espresso dial-in	Detailed brew logging, measurements, and equipment
Brew records	Beans, equipment, recipe details, ratings, and notes	Customisable records with more than 30 parameters
Connected equipment	Supported Bluetooth coffee scales; check your model in the app	Scales, pressure sensors, and refractometers
Beyond the brew	Apple Health caffeine logging and Shortcuts	Water details and green-bean roasting records
Platforms	iPhone, iPad, and Apple Vision	iOS and Android
Getting started	Free download with optional Coffee Book Plus	Free and open source

If pressure profiling or a specific piece of hardware is essential, check Beanconqueror’s compatibility list first. Coffee Book is worth trying when the daily journal and recipe workflow are what you care about most.

Frequently asked questions.

Is Coffee Book a free Beanconqueror alternative?

Coffee Book is free to download, with limits and optional paid upgrades. Beanconqueror is free and open source. If unlimited free logging is your priority, that is a meaningful difference.

Can I move my Beanconqueror history into Coffee Book?

Coffee Book does not currently offer a dedicated Beanconqueror importer. Keep your existing backup and try Coffee Book with a few new brews before moving your routine.

Get Coffee Book.

Save your beans, recipes, and tasting notes on iPhone and iPad.