Settings
The Settings section allows you to configure app preferences and manage connected devices.
Appearance
Theme
Choose your preferred color scheme:
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| Light | Always light mode |
| Dark | Always dark mode |
| Auto | Follow system setting |
Ambient Background
Toggle the subtle gradient background on detail views. When enabled, the background color is extracted from hero images for a cohesive look.
Measurement Units
Choose between metric and imperial units:
| System | Weight | Temperature |
|---|---|---|
| Metric | grams (g), kilograms (kg) | Celsius (°C) |
| Imperial | ounces (oz), pounds (lb) | Fahrenheit (°F) |
This affects all weight displays throughout the app.
Cost Tracking
Track Bean Costs
Toggle to show or hide price fields when adding beans. When enabled:
- Price field appears in the bean form
- Cost-per-gram calculations are available
- Price tier statistics are shown
Currency
Select your currency symbol for price display:
- $ (US Dollar)
- € (Euro)
- £ (British Pound)
- ¥ (Japanese Yen)
- ₹ (Indian Rupee)
- C$ (Canadian Dollar)
- A$ (Australian Dollar)
- Fr (Swiss Franc)
Or enter a custom currency symbol.
Features
Freeze Tracking
Toggle to enable or disable the freeze tracking feature for managing frozen coffee beans.
Connected Devices
Scales
Navigate to scale settings to:
- View paired scales with connection status
- Connect/disconnect scales
- Toggle auto-connect per scale
- Pair new scales via scanning
- Unpair scales via swipe-to-delete
When a scale is connected, a debug section shows:
- Current weight and stability
- Timer value and running state
- Battery level (if supported)
- Connection state
- Manual control buttons (Tare, Start/Stop Timer, Reset)
Data & Storage
Configure how scale data is stored:
Sample Rate
Choose how many weight samples to save per second:
| Rate | Storage | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 10 Hz | Full | Best quality (default) |
| 5 Hz | ~50% | Good balance |
| 2 Hz | ~20% | Compact storage |
Experimental Features
Access experimental features by tapping the “Features” section header 5 times:
Beanconqueror Importer
Import data from Beanconqueror app exports:
- Export from Beanconqueror (Settings → Maintenance → Export)
- Transfer the zip file to your device
- Unzip in the Files app
- Enable the BC Importer in Settings
- Tap “Import from Beanconqueror”
- Select the unzipped export folder
Imports beans, brews, grinders, and brew methods with duplicate detection.
Data Sync
Settings sync automatically across your devices via iCloud:
- Theme preference
- Currency setting
- Cost tracking toggle
- Unit system
- Archive visibility
This requires iCloud to be enabled on your device.