Timer.Coffee vs Filtru
Filtru is a well-designed, closed-source coffee timer for Apple devices with a paid PRO tier. Timer.Coffee is free, open source, and runs on iOS, Android and the web — here's an honest, feature-by-feature comparison.
Last checked: August 2026
Looking for Filtru on Android?
Filtru is available for iPhone, iPad and Apple Vision, but has no current Android or web app. Timer.Coffee runs on Android, iOS and in any browser, is free with no subscription, and covers 30 brewing methods.
Feature comparison
Every cell below is a straightforward, verifiable claim — including where Filtru has the edge.
| Feature | Timer.Coffee | Filtru |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | iOS, Android & web | iPhone, iPad & Apple Vision — no Android or web app |
| Price Check each app's store listing for current pricing. | Free, always — no subscription | Free tier; PRO gates coffee logs, espresso tools, extraction calculator, Live Activities and widgets |
| Open source | Yes | No — closed source |
| Guided brewing methods | 30 methods, from V60 to cezve | 15 documented methods, with step-by-step timers and community recipes |
| Built-in recipes | 40+ expert recipes | Recipe presets included |
| Bluetooth smart scale support | No | Yes |
| Espresso dial-in tools | Partial | Yes |
| AR equipment guides | No | Yes |
| Coffee bag label scanning | Yes | Yes |
| Roaster directory | Yes | Roaster discovery pages and partner integrations |
| Sync across devices | Account sync across devices, including the web app | Apple devices only — no Android or web access |
| Brew journal & dial-in history | Search, filters, bookmarks, bean journeys, monthly progress & side-by-side brew comparison | Searchable coffee journal with tasting notes and brew comparison |
| Data export | Full account export, plus Brew Diary Markdown export by diary, bean or brew | No user-data export documented |
| Language support | 22 languages, including Spanish, German, French, Portuguese, Japanese, Korean, Chinese and Arabic | 15 languages |
Last checked: August 2026. Pricing details are subject to change — check Filtru's own store listing for current terms.
What Filtru does better
Bluetooth scale support
Filtru pairs with Bluetooth smart scales for automatic weight tracking mid-brew. Timer.Coffee doesn't support this yet.
Espresso dial-in tools
Filtru has dedicated espresso dial-in workflows for tuning grind, dose and yield. Timer.Coffee's espresso support is more basic.
AR gear guides
Filtru includes augmented-reality guides for identifying and using brewing gear — a genuinely unique touch Timer.Coffee doesn't have.
Polished iOS-native design
Being iOS-only lets Filtru lean fully into native iOS design patterns and animations.
What Timer.Coffee does better
Free, no subscription
Every feature is free and open source, with no PRO tier locking things away.
Android and web, not just iOS
The same account works on iPhone, Android and in a browser — nothing to install if you just want to try it.
22 languages
Timer.Coffee is translated into 22 languages, seven more than Filtru's current 15-language App Store listing.
Broader brewing-method coverage
Timer.Coffee covers 30 brewing methods, twice the 15 methods Filtru currently documents.
Open source and exportable
Timer.Coffee publishes its full source code and lets you export all your data. You can also export the whole Brew Diary, one bean or one brew as readable Markdown. Filtru is closed source and doesn't document a user-data export.
See everything Timer.Coffee can do on the features page.
Frequently asked questions
Get the Timer.Coffee App
Download the free and open-source Timer.Coffee App for access to 40+ recipes, brew timers, calculators, and more!
