Choose Coffee Book if…
You switch between pour-over, AeroPress, espresso, and other methods, and want to keep the recipes, beans, and results in one place.
Coffee Book or
FourSix?
FourSix specialises in the 4:6 pour-over method. Coffee Book covers multiple brewers, with a journal that also includes espresso and your coffee collection.
Get Coffee BookFree to download · Optional Coffee Book PlusChoose FourSix if…
You brew with the 4:6 method and want a recipe calculated from your preferred size, flavour balance, and strength. FourSix visualises the pours and prompts you through them.
Feature comparison.
Features checked against public documentation.
Last reviewed 22 October 2026.
| What matters to you | Coffee Book | FourSix |
|---|---|---|
| Main focus | Multi-method coffee journaling and guided brewing | The 4:6 pour-over method |
| Recipe setup | Choose a built-in guide or save your own recipe | Build a recipe from brew size, flavour balance, and strength |
| During a brew | Guided steps and brew timers | Pour targets, elapsed time, and prompts for the next pour |
| Adjustments | Save recipe details and review previous brews | Pro adds control over dose, ratio, and pour intervals |
| Brew notes | Ratings and tasting notes alongside your coffee records | Brew details, ratings, and notes are FourSix Pro features |
| Espresso workflow | Dedicated espresso dial-in | The published workflow focuses on 4:6 pour-over |
FourSix is a focused choice for the 4:6 method. Coffee Book’s five-pour V60 guide should not be confused with FourSix’s flavour-and-strength recipe calculation.
Frequently asked questions.
Is Coffee Book’s five-pour V60 the same as FourSix?
No. Coffee Book’s built-in five-pour guide uses equal pours. FourSix calculates a 4:6 recipe according to your chosen flavour balance and strength.
Which app suits someone who also makes espresso?
Coffee Book includes espresso dial-in alongside pour-over guides. FourSix can still be useful as a specialist tool for your 4:6 brews.
Get Coffee Book.
Save your beans, recipes, and tasting notes on iPhone and iPad.
Get Coffee BookFree to download · Optional Coffee Book Plus