Timer.Coffee vs Beanconqueror
Timer.Coffee and Beanconqueror are both free, open-source coffee apps — this isn't a 'which one is better' story so much as 'which one fits how you brew.' Beanconqueror is built for detailed, customizable tracking; Timer.Coffee is built for guided brewing with automatic logging and sync.
Last checked: August 2026
Does Beanconqueror sync across devices?
Beanconqueror's data portability is manual export/import between devices, not automatic sync. Timer.Coffee syncs your recipes, journal and beans automatically across iOS, Android and the web once you sign in.
Feature comparison
Both apps are free and open source — the difference is philosophy, not price. Here's the honest breakdown, including where Beanconqueror has the edge.
| Feature | Timer.Coffee | Beanconqueror |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | iOS, Android & web | iOS & Android |
| Price | Free, always — no subscription | Free, always |
| Open source | Yes | Yes |
| Data sync across devices | Account sync across devices, including the web app | Manual export/import only |
| Guided, step-by-step brew timers Beanconqueror lets you configure the fields and actions around a brew; Timer.Coffee ships timed, pour-by-pour recipe steps. | 30 guided methods with pour-by-pour prompts | Timer with a customizable workflow for each preparation method |
| Manual brew parameters tracked | Notes, ratings, taste, tags, grind, water temperature & extraction | Extensive, customizable brew parameters |
| Bluetooth smart scale support | No | Yes |
| Roasting module | No | Yes |
| Espresso tracking depth | Partial | Deep, granular espresso tracking |
| Coffee bag data capture | AI label scanning from an ordinary coffee bag | QR import when the roaster provides a Beanconqueror code |
| Roaster discovery & recommendations | Yes | Tracks roasters attached to your beans and home roasts |
| Built-in recipes | 40+ expert recipes | Ready-to-use preparation methods that you can customize |
| Brew history & dial-in tools | Search, filters, bookmarks, bean journeys, monthly progress & side-by-side brew comparison | Filters, favorites, statistics and detailed brew graphs |
| Data export | Full account export, plus Brew Diary Markdown export by diary, bean or brew | Full backup/import, plus Excel and JSON exports |
Last checked: August 2026
What Beanconqueror does better
Bluetooth scale support
Beanconqueror pairs with Bluetooth smart scales for live weight readouts. Timer.Coffee doesn't support this yet.
Extensive, customizable brew tracking
If you want to choose exactly which variables to record and in what order, Beanconqueror goes deeper than Timer.Coffee does.
Roasting module
Beanconqueror includes a dedicated module for tracking home roasting, which Timer.Coffee doesn't have.
Deep espresso tracking
For espresso specifically, Beanconqueror's logging is more granular than Timer.Coffee's.
What Timer.Coffee does better
Automatic sync without giving up exports
Your recipes, Brew Diary and bean cellar follow you across iOS, Android and the browser automatically. You can still export all your data or save the Brew Diary as Markdown whenever you want.
AI scanning for ordinary coffee bags
Timer.Coffee reads the label on an ordinary coffee bag and fills in the details. Beanconqueror's documented scan workflow depends on a roaster-provided QR code.
Guided, step-by-step brewing
Timer.Coffee tells you exactly when to pour and how much, which suits brewers who want less bookkeeping and more guidance.
Roaster directory & discovery
Browse a public directory of roasters and see what other people are brewing. Beanconqueror tracks roasters connected to your own beans and home roasts instead.
See everything Timer.Coffee can do on the features page.
Frequently asked questions
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