Coffee Book or
iBrewCoffee?

Both apps help you remember a coffee you loved. The choice comes down to the details you want to collect, and how you like to brew.

Get Coffee BookFree to download · Optional Coffee Book Plus

Choose Coffee Book if…

You want guided brew timers and espresso dial-in alongside your journal, with Apple Health and Shortcuts woven into your Apple routine.

Choose iBrewCoffee if…

You want an extensive coffee catalogue or print-ready exports of your brew journal. iBrewCoffee also supports Android.

Feature comparison.

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

Coffee Book compared with iBrewCoffee
What matters to you	Coffee Book	iBrewCoffee
Main focus	Brew journaling, guided recipes, and espresso dial-in	Coffee details, tasting notes, and brewing records
Coffee library	Keep beans, photos, and tasting details together	Detailed origin, roastery, varietal, and processing fields
Brewing workflow	Step-by-step guides and brew timers	Records for many brew methods and custom methods
Remembering a recipe	Save recipes and revisit your previous brews	Save brewing details, notes, and ratings
A distinctive extra	Apple Health caffeine logging and Shortcuts	Print-ready PDF journal exports
Platforms	iPhone, iPad, and Apple Vision	iOS and Android

A printable archive is a good reason to consider iBrewCoffee. If you would rather use the same app while brewing and when looking back, try a guided recipe in Coffee Book.

Frequently asked questions.

Which app should I choose for tasting notes?

Both support recording your coffee and how it tasted. Try entering the same coffee into each: the best journal is the one whose fields and workflow make you want to keep using it.

Does Coffee Book import iBrewCoffee exports?

There is no dedicated iBrewCoffee import flow. Keep your existing journal and start with a few fresh entries in Coffee Book.

Get Coffee Book.

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