BaristaTimer: Brew Timer & Log
Better Coffee, Fully Offline
Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
[New] Flavor Notes: tap what you taste on a 110-note wheel.
Pour-over timer & brew log.
Brew Summary & Top 10 to review your trends.
Dynamic Island & voice commands.
BaristaTimer is a timer and logging app for brewing better pour-over (hand drip) coffee.
It supports popular methods like the 4:6 Method and the New Hybrid Method.
From custom recipes to brew history, it has everything you need to make every cup taste its best.
Review your data with Brew Summary and discover what makes your perfect cup.
■ Dynamic Island & Live Activity
Full support for iPhone's Dynamic Island and Live Activity.
Even while using another app, see the current step, elapsed time, and water volume on your screen or Lock Screen.
■ Voice Commands — Hands-Free Control
No need to touch your phone while brewing — control the timer with your voice.
・"next" / "back" / "done"
・Japanese & English (follows app language setting)
・Voice button can be hidden in settings
■ Supported Methods
【4:6 Method】
Developed by the World Brewers Cup 2016 Champion.
Split water into the first 40% (flavor) and the last 60% (strength) for intuitive taste control.
・Adjust flavor balance (sweet to bright) with a slider
・Control strength with the number of pours (1–3)
・Customize steaming (bloom) time
【New Hybrid Method】
Combines percolation and immersion using a switch dripper (e.g., HARIO Switch).
・Auto water temp by roast level (light, medium, dark)
・Dripper open/close shown per step
・Fine-tune temps manually
【Custom Method】
Create your own recipes from scratch.
Define the time and water volume (grams or brew ratio) for each step.
【Brew to Create】
Brew freely without time targets, then turn your actual data into a custom method.
Save an intuitive brew as a reproducible recipe.
■ Timer Features
・Real-time target time and water volume per step
・Toggle pour amounts between grams and brew ratio (1:n)
・Automatic step transitions for hands-busy brewing
・Start countdown & assist sounds for step transitions
・Manual step forward/back
・Runs in the background
■ Brew Log
After each brew, log the details to improve your next cup.
・Bean origin, roast, grinder, grind size, dripper, filter
・Free-form notes & automatic step times
・Browse, view, and edit history
・Rate your satisfaction
■ Flavor Notes
Log the flavors you taste, in the shared language of tasting.
・As many flavors as you like from 110 attributes across three tiers — no limit
・Tap a category to expand it, then log just "Fruity" or go on to "Blackberry"
・A specific note adds its parent categories automatically
・Shown on the brew detail screen and in the share image
・Vocabulary from the Coffee Taster's Flavor Wheel by SCA and World Coffee Research
■ Share Your Brew on Social Media
Generate an image with recipe info, rating, and times from the brew detail, then share on X, Messages, Mail, and more.
A #BaristaTimer hashtag and App Store URL are attached — edit freely before posting.
■ Works Offline — No Internet Required
Every feature works completely offline.
Even at a remote campsite, follow your usual recipe and recreate your favorite cup.
■ Brew Summary & Top 10
Look back on your coffee journey with aggregated stats.
・Stats by period (Last 30 days / Custom / All time)
・Total brews, average rating, and highest-rated cup
・Most-used method, dripper, filter, and water
・Custom methods counted individually by name
・Top 10 highest-rated brews ranked
・AND filters across product, origin, dripper, and more
■ High-Rated Pattern Analysis
Visualize what your highest-rated brews have in common.
Histograms for water ratio, total brew time, temperature, and roast level reveal what you enjoy most.
・Tabs per method (4:6 / New Hybrid / Custom)
・Customizable high-rating threshold (default 8/10)
・Combine with summary filters for a specific slice
・Jump to the matching high-rated records
■ More Features
・Japanese & English support
・Simple, intuitive UI
■ Terms of Use & Privacy Policy
Terms of Use: https://baristimer.github.io/privacy/terms
Privacy Policy: https://baristimer.github.io/privacy/
* This description is a machine translation based on the original Japanese.
more [New] New Feature: Flavor Notes
■ Flavor Notes
You can now log the flavors you taste in each brew.
Tap a category on the wheel and it expands to fill the circle, so you can pick anything from a broad impression to a specific note with your finger.
・Choose as many flavors as you like from 110 attributes across three tiers — no limit
・Log just "Fruity", or go all the way to "Blackberry"
・Picking a specific note records its parent categories automatically
・Add notes when you save a brew, or to an already-saved record later
・Your notes appear on the brew detail screen and in the share image
・Vocabulary based on the Coffee Taster's Flavor Wheel (2016) by SCA and World Coffee Research
■ Improvements
・Updated internal app processing.
1.7.0 Jul 31
[New] New Features: Startup Screen & Multi-Select Processing Method
■ Startup Screen
You can now choose which screen opens first when you launch the app — the Timer or the Brew Log List.
Turn on "Open brew log list on launch" under "Startup Screen" in Settings, and the brew log list will open first from the next launch.
Handy for those who mainly browse and review their records.
■ Multi-Select Processing Method
You can now select multiple processing methods for a brew record.
Choose from Washed, Natural, Honey, Anaerobic, and Other — combine several methods to log blended beans and more.
■ Improvements
・Improved the display and scroll position when adding a new record in the brew log list.
・Updated internal app processing.
1.6.1 Jul 19
[New] New Features: Startup Screen & Multi-Select Processing Method
■ Startup Screen
You can now choose which screen opens first when you launch the app — the Timer or the Brew Log List.
Turn on "Open brew log list on launch" under "Startup Screen" in Settings, and the brew log list will open first from the next launch.
Handy for those who mainly browse and review their records.
■ Multi-Select Processing Method
You can now select multiple processing methods for a brew record.
Choose from Washed, Natural, Honey, Anaerobic, and Other — combine several methods to log blended beans and more.
■ Improvements
・Improved the display and scroll position when adding a new record in the brew log list.
・Updated internal app processing.
1.6.0 Jul 4
[New] New Feature: Brew Ratio Display
■ Ratio Display
You can now view pour amounts as a brew ratio (1:n) in addition to grams.
Turn on "Ratio Display" in Settings to switch pour amounts on the timer screen's step list and cumulative display, the 4:6 method settings, and more to a brew ratio like 1:15.
Perfect for those who build their brews around the water-to-coffee ratio.
With Ratio Display turned on,
you can also enter the pour amount for each step of a custom method as a brew ratio (in 0.1 increments), not just in grams.
■ Improvements
・Updated internal app processing.
1.5.0 Jun 17
[New] New Features: High-Rated Pattern Analysis & Filters
■ High-Rated Pattern Analysis
Visualize the common conditions behind the brews you rate highest.
Histograms across water ratio, total brew time, temperature, and roast level reveal what you tend to enjoy most.
Switch between brew methods (4:6 / New Hybrid / Custom) with tabs to analyze each method separately.
The high-rating threshold (default 8/10) is fully customizable.
Tap "View high-rated records" to jump straight to the matching brew list.
■ Filters
Filter the Brew Summary by product, origin, dripper, grinder, filter, roast level, taste accuracy, and more.
Combine multiple conditions with AND to focus on a specific slice of your data.
[New] Equipment Info for Custom Methods
You can now attach dripper, filter, and other equipment info to your custom methods, making them easier to reuse.
■ Improvements
・Updated internal app processing.
1.4.3 Jun 6
[New] New Features: High-Rated Pattern Analysis & Filters
■ High-Rated Pattern Analysis
Visualize the common conditions behind the brews you rate highest.
Histograms across water ratio, total brew time, temperature, and roast level reveal what you tend to enjoy most.
Switch between brew methods (4:6 / New Hybrid / Custom) with tabs to analyze each method separately.
The high-rating threshold (default 8/10) is fully customizable.
Tap "View high-rated records" to jump straight to the matching brew list.
■ Filters
Filter the Brew Summary by product, origin, dripper, grinder, filter, roast level, taste accuracy, and more.
Combine multiple conditions with AND to focus on a specific slice of your data.
[New] Equipment Info for Custom Methods
You can now attach dripper, filter, and other equipment info to your custom methods, making them easier to reuse.
■ Improvements
・Updated internal app processing.
1.4.2 Jun 4
[New] New Features: High-Rated Pattern Analysis & Filters
■ High-Rated Pattern Analysis
Visualize the common conditions behind the brews you rate highest.
Histograms across water ratio, total brew time, temperature, and roast level reveal what you tend to enjoy most.
Switch between brew methods (4:6 / New Hybrid / Custom) with tabs to analyze each method separately.
The high-rating threshold (default 8/10) is fully customizable.
Tap "View high-rated records" to jump straight to the matching brew list.
■ Filters
Filter the Brew Summary by product, origin, dripper, grinder, filter, roast level, taste accuracy, and more.
Combine multiple conditions with AND to focus on a specific slice of your data.
[New] Equipment Info for Custom Methods
You can now attach dripper, filter, and other equipment info to your custom methods, making them easier to reuse.
■ Improvements
・Updated internal app processing.
1.4.1 May 27
[New] New Features: High-Rated Pattern Analysis & Filters
■ High-Rated Pattern Analysis
Visualize the common conditions behind the brews you rate highest.
Histograms across water ratio, total brew time, temperature, and roast level reveal what you tend to enjoy most.
Switch between brew methods (4:6 / New Hybrid / Custom) with tabs to analyze each method separately.
The high-rating threshold (default 8/10) is fully customizable.
Tap "View high-rated records" to jump straight to the matching brew list.
■ Filters
Filter the Brew Summary by product, origin, dripper, grinder, filter, roast level, taste accuracy, and more.
Combine multiple conditions with AND to focus on a specific slice of your data.
[New] Equipment Info for Custom Methods
You can now attach dripper, filter, and other equipment info to your custom methods, making them easier to reuse.
■ Improvements
・Brew Summary filters now use one-way cascading. Selecting a shop narrows the product candidates to only the products you have actually recorded at that shop. When you switch shops, any product selection that doesn't belong to the new shop is automatically cleared.
・Added "MHW-3BOMBER Coffee Blower" and "V60 Rinse Assist Tool Tritan" to the recommended equipment list.
1.4.0 May 20
[New] New Features: High-Rated Pattern Analysis & Filters
■ High-Rated Pattern Analysis
Visualize the common conditions behind the brews you rate highest.
Histograms across water ratio, total brew time, temperature, and roast level reveal what you tend to enjoy most.
Switch between brew methods (4:6 / New Hybrid / Custom) with tabs to analyze each method separately.
The high-rating threshold (default 8/10) is fully customizable.
Tap "View high-rated records" to jump straight to the matching brew list.
■ Filters
Filter the Brew Summary by product, origin, dripper, grinder, filter, roast level, taste accuracy, and more.
Combine multiple conditions with AND to focus on a specific slice of your data.
[New] Equipment Info for Custom Methods
You can now attach dripper, filter, and other equipment info to your custom methods, making them easier to reuse.
■ Improvements
・Improved cloud sync efficiency — switched to a delta-only fetch that only pulls changes since the last sync, further reducing data transfer and battery usage
・Added an automatic background migration that repairs historical data consistency for existing records
1.3.0 May 18
[New] New Features: High-Rated Pattern Analysis & Filters
■ High-Rated Pattern Analysis
Visualize the common conditions behind the brews you rate highest.
Histograms across water ratio, total brew time, temperature, and roast level reveal what you tend to enjoy most.
Switch between brew methods (4:6 / New Hybrid / Custom) with tabs to analyze each method separately.
The high-rating threshold (default 8/10) is fully customizable.
Tap "View high-rated records" to jump straight to the matching brew list.
■ Filters
Filter the Brew Summary by product, origin, dripper, grinder, filter, roast level, taste accuracy, and more.
Combine multiple conditions with AND to focus on a specific slice of your data.
■ Improvements
・Improved cloud sync efficiency — switched to a delta-only fetch that only pulls changes since the last sync, further reducing data transfer and battery usage
・Added an automatic background migration that repairs historical data consistency for existing records
1.2.3 May 16
[New] New Features: High-Rated Pattern Analysis & Filters
■ High-Rated Pattern Analysis
Visualize the common conditions behind the brews you rate highest.
Histograms across water ratio, total brew time, temperature, and roast level reveal what you tend to enjoy most.
Switch between brew methods (4:6 / New Hybrid / Custom) with tabs to analyze each method separately.
The high-rating threshold (default 8/10) is fully customizable.
Tap "View high-rated records" to jump straight to the matching brew list.
■ Filters
Filter the Brew Summary by product, origin, dripper, grinder, filter, roast level, taste accuracy, and more.
Combine multiple conditions with AND to focus on a specific slice of your data.
■ Improvements
・Improved cloud sync stability — serialized sync operations to maintain consistency across multiple devices
・Clearer error and skip-reason messages during cloud sync (Japanese & English)
・Optimized sync frequency (24-hour throttling) to reduce battery and data usage
・Fixed an issue where new brew records did not reflect the target/steaming time of the default custom method
・Added support for HARIO RAN and corrected HARIO MUGEN naming
1.2.2 May 11
[New] New Features: High-Rated Pattern Analysis & Filters
■ High-Rated Pattern Analysis
Visualize the common conditions behind the brews you rate highest.
Histograms across water ratio, total brew time, temperature, and roast level reveal what you tend to enjoy most.
Switch between brew methods (4:6 / New Hybrid / Custom) with tabs to analyze each method separately.
The high-rating threshold (default 8/10) is fully customizable.
Tap "View high-rated records" to jump straight to the matching brew list.
■ Filters
Filter the Brew Summary by product, origin, dripper, grinder, filter, roast level, taste accuracy, and more.
Combine multiple conditions with AND to focus on a specific slice of your data.
■ Improvements
・Fixed an issue where filters applied on the Brew Summary screen were not reflected on the Top 10 screen
1.2.1 May 9
[New] New Features: High-Rated Pattern Analysis & Filters
■ High-Rated Pattern Analysis
Visualize the common conditions behind the brews you rate highest.
Histograms across water ratio, total brew time, temperature, and roast level reveal what you tend to enjoy most.
Switch between brew methods (4:6 / New Hybrid / Custom) with tabs to analyze each method separately.
The high-rating threshold (default 8/10) is fully customizable.
Tap "View high-rated records" to jump straight to the matching brew list.
■ Filters
Filter the Brew Summary by product, origin, dripper, grinder, filter, roast level, taste accuracy, and more.
Combine multiple conditions with AND to focus on a specific slice of your data.
■ Improvements
・Added HARIO ALPHA / ALPHA SWITCH and ORIGAMI Pinn Dripper to the dripper master
1.2.0 May 8
[New] New Feature: Brew Summary & Top 10
■ Brew Summary
Review your coffee journey with aggregated statistics from your brew records.
See total brews, average rating, your highest-rated cup, most-used method, dripper, and more.
Choose a period — Last 30 days, Custom range, or All time. Custom methods are counted individually by name.
■ Top 10
View your highest-rated brew records in a ranking format. Quickly revisit your favorite cups.
■ Improvements
・Fixed an issue where shops and origins removed from favorites could reappear after cloud sync.
* If you previously experienced this, removing them from favorites again will sync across all devices.
・Fixed an issue with the steaming time when creating a new brew record
1.1.4 Apr 27
[New] New Feature: Brew Summary & Top 10
■ Brew Summary
Review your coffee journey with aggregated statistics from your brew records.
See total brews, average rating, your highest-rated cup, most-used method, dripper, and more.
Choose a period — Last 30 days, Custom range, or All time. Custom methods are counted individually by name.
■ Top 10
View your highest-rated brew records in a ranking format. Quickly revisit your favorite cups.
■ Improvements
・Fixed an issue where deleted products and shops could reappear after cloud sync. If you previously experienced this, deleting them again will now sync correctly across devices
・Improved the behavior when saving a custom method via Brew to Create
・Cleaned up the actual data edit screen
・Adjusted the steaming time upper limit and minimum validation for the 4:6 Method to ensure adequate time for the latter pours
1.1.3 Apr 26
[New] New Feature: Brew Summary & Top 10
■ Brew Summary
Review your coffee journey with aggregated statistics from your brew records.
See total brews, average rating, your highest-rated cup, most-used method, dripper, and more.
Choose a period — Last 30 days, Custom range, or All time. Custom methods are counted individually by name.
■ Top 10
View your highest-rated brew records in a ranking format. Quickly revisit your favorite cups.
■ Improvements
・Fixed an issue on iOS where the timer state was not correctly restored after the app was force-quit
・Fixed scroll position sometimes being reset when returning to the brew log list
・Fixed snackbar messages being shown again unexpectedly after screen transitions
・Refactored navigation internals for more reliable back navigation and screen transitions
・Internal refactoring around recipes, brew records, and voice settings for improved overall stability
1.1.2 Apr 25
[New] New Feature: Brew Summary & Top 10
■ Brew Summary
Review your coffee journey with aggregated statistics from your brew records.
See total brews, average rating, your highest-rated cup, most-used method, dripper, and more.
Choose a period — Last 30 days, Custom range, or All time. Custom methods are counted individually by name.
■ Top 10
View your highest-rated brew records in a ranking format. Quickly revisit your favorite cups.
■ Improvements
・Fixed default brew method not being applied when creating a new brew record
・Fixed unnecessary "(0)" display for roast level fine adjustment when value is 0
1.1.1 Apr 23
[New] New Feature: Brew Summary & Top 10
■ Brew Summary
Review your coffee journey with aggregated statistics from your brew records.
See total brews, average rating, your highest-rated cup, most-used method, dripper, and more.
Choose a period — Last 30 days, Custom range, or All time. Custom methods are counted individually by name.
■ Top 10
View your highest-rated brew records in a ranking format. Quickly revisit your favorite cups.
■ Improvements
・Improved performance of brew log list and summary screens
1.1.0 Apr 21
[New] New Feature: Share Brew Records on Social Media
■ Share Brew Records with Images on Social Media
From the brew record detail screen, generate an image with recipe info, taste rating, and actual times, then share it on social media.
A `#BaristaTimer` hashtag and App Store URL are attached by default — edit them freely before posting.
Share your favorite cup with friends.
[New] New Feature: Start Countdown & Assist Sounds
■ Start Countdown
A 3-second countdown before the timer starts, giving you time to prepare for pouring. Toggle on/off in settings.
■ Assist Sounds
Beep notifications during countdown and step transitions — know when to act even without looking at the screen. Toggle on/off in settings.
■ Fill Ideal Values Button
Tap the "Fill Ideal Values" button in the actual results section of the method edit screen to fill all fields with the recipe's target values at once.
■ Improvements & Fixes
・Fixed an issue where brew method and actual times were lost when navigating to sub-screens (e.g., origin selection) while editing a brew record
・Fixed an issue where custom method step water volumes did not follow changes to brew ratio or coffee weight on the app settings screen
・Fixed an issue where some brew records were missing fields during cloud sync
1.0.6 Apr 19
[New] New Feature: Share Brew Records on Social Media
■ Share Brew Records with Images on Social Media
From the brew record detail screen, generate an image with recipe info, taste rating, and actual times, then share it on social media.
A `#BaristaTimer` hashtag and App Store URL are attached by default — edit them freely before posting.
Share your favorite cup with friends.
[New] New Feature: Start Countdown & Assist Sounds
■ Start Countdown
A 3-second countdown before the timer starts, giving you time to prepare for pouring. Toggle on/off in settings.
■ Assist Sounds
Beep notifications during countdown and step transitions — know when to act even without looking at the screen. Toggle on/off in settings.
■ Fill Ideal Values Button
Tap the "Fill Ideal Values" button in the actual results section of the method edit screen to fill all fields with the recipe's target values at once.
■ Improvements & Fixes
・Fixed microphone permission not being requested when tapping the voice command button
・Fixed roast level slider initial position not matching the displayed value on the product edit screen
・Changed brew ratio input from ± buttons to a slider for improved usability
・Fixed an issue where steps and actual times added during "Brew to Create" were lost after closing the app
・Fixed a rare crash on iOS startup
・Improved Live Activity step display to reflect dynamically added steps during "Brew to Create"
・Fixed an issue where brew method and actual times were lost when navigating to sub-screens (e.g., origin selection) while editing a brew record
1.0.5 Apr 18
[New] New Feature: Share Brew Records on Social Media
■ Share Brew Records with Images on Social Media
From the brew record detail screen, generate an image with recipe info, taste rating, and actual times, then share it on social media.
A `#BaristaTimer` hashtag and App Store URL are attached by default — edit them freely before posting.
Share your favorite cup with friends.
[New] New Feature: Start Countdown & Assist Sounds
■ Start Countdown
A 3-second countdown before the timer starts, giving you time to prepare for pouring. Toggle on/off in settings.
■ Assist Sounds
Beep notifications during countdown and step transitions — know when to act even without looking at the screen. Toggle on/off in settings.
■ Fill Ideal Values Button
Tap the "Fill Ideal Values" button in the actual results section of the method edit screen to fill all fields with the recipe's target values at once.
■ Improvements & Fixes
・Fixed duplicate product names appearing during cloud sync
・Fixed brew record form state persisting after timer reset or data discard
・Fixed step water amounts not updating when custom method ratio or bean weight changes
1.0.4 Apr 16
[New] New Feature: Share Brew Records on Social Media
■ Share Your Brew with a Generated Image
From the brew record detail screen, generate an image with recipe info, taste rating, and actual times, then share it on X, Messages, Mail, and more. A `#BaristaTimer` hashtag and App Store URL are attached by default — edit them freely before posting. Share your favorite cup with friends.
1.0.3 Apr 15
[New] New Feature: Voice Commands
■ Voice Commands for Hands-Free Brewing
Say "next," "back," or "done" to control the timer. No need to touch your phone while brewing. Supports Japanese and English.
■ Improved Brew Record Editing
・Unified slider controls for custom method water volume
・Per-pour or uniform water temperature settings
・Target/actual time summary displayed during editing
1.0.2 Apr 14
[New] New Feature: Flavor Notes
■ Flavor Notes
You can now log the flavors you taste in each brew.
Tap a category on the wheel and it expands to fill the circle, so you can pick anything from a broad impression to a specific note with your finger.
・Choose as many flavors as you like from 110 attributes across three tiers — no limit
・Log just "Fruity", or go all the way to "Blackberry"
・Picking a specific note records its parent categories automatically
・Add notes when you save a brew, or to an already-saved record later
・Your notes appear on the brew detail screen and in the share image
・Vocabulary based on the Coffee Taster's Flavor Wheel (2016) by SCA and World Coffee Research
■ Improvements
・Updated internal app processing.
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