Best Crema alternatives: apps like Crema - Espresso Journal

10+ similar apps compared and reviewed

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Updated November 2026

Crema is great, but it's not the only option. Explore 10+ similar apps for iPhone and iPad, each reviewed and rated by real users. Find free alternatives, premium upgrades, and hidden gems.

Top Alternatives to Crema

Espresso Journal#1

Espresso Journal by Gruffydd Johnston

Shot Timer, Bean & Dial-in Log
Editor's Choice
🍔 Food & Drink
4.7(3 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Log and analyze every aspect of your espresso brewing to understand what makes a great shot. Track details like timing, weight, bean origin, and tasting notes to refine your technique and achieve consistent results. Perfect for home baristas and coffee professionals seeking to improve their craft.

EspressoLog - Shot tracker#2

EspressoLog - Shot tracker by Kate Lee

Dial in espresso like a pro
Strong Contender
🍔 Food & Drink
4.8(5 ratings)
Free
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Record and analyze your espresso shots to perfect your brewing. Track key metrics like dose, yield, and time, alongside tasting notes to refine flavor balance. Manage your beans and machines in a minimalist interface designed for home baristas.

Coffee Journal | Dialed In#3

Coffee Journal | Dialed In by Bart Jacobs

Perfect Espresso for Baristas
Worth Considering
🍔 Food & Drink
5.0(3 ratings)
Free
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This app helps home baristas and coffee professionals improve their espresso by tracking shots, managing recipes, and recording bean details. It features a built-in timer and allows users to monitor equipment for consistent results.

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Dial In Coffee: Espresso
Dial In Coffee: Espresso
Dial In Coffee: Espresso
AI espresso coach & tracker
Free

This app helps home baristas and coffee professionals analyze and improve their espresso shots. Track your brewing parameters, log feedback, and review trends to achieve the perfect extraction. It offers tools for consistency and remembering your favorite beans without requiring an account.

Log dose, yield, and timeRecord grinder settings and flavor feedbackAnalyze shot trends for improvement
🍔 Food & Drink
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free
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Doppio - Barista's Book
Doppio - Barista's Book
Doppio - Barista's Book
Coffee and espresso diary
Free

This app helps home baristas meticulously track their coffee beans and espresso brews. Log details like grind size, extraction time, and taste to recreate your perfect cup. Features include photo uploads, custom criteria, and CSV export.

Log coffee beans and espresso shotsTrack brew parameters (grind, extraction time)Rate taste and crema
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free
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Dial In Espresso: Shot Journal
Dial In Espresso: Shot Journal
Dial In Espresso: Shot Journal
Log Beans, Grind & Extraction
Free

This app helps espresso enthusiasts meticulously track their coffee beans and brewing sessions. Log detailed shot parameters, record tasting notes, and add photos to create a visual journal of your espresso journey. Effortlessly manage your data and export it for analysis.

Log shot parameters (grind, dose, yield, time)Record tasting notesAdd photos of beans
🍔 Food & Drink
(29)
freemium
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Coffee Book: Brew Journal
Coffee Book: Brew Journal
Coffee Book: Brew Journal
Timer, Log, Recipes
Free

This app helps you track, replicate, and perfect your coffee brewing. Log detailed brew variables, discover recipes, and monitor caffeine intake. It's designed for coffee enthusiasts to understand and improve their craft.

Comprehensive brew log with over 20 variablesEspresso dial-in tracking and feedbackCustomizable recipe library
🍔 Food & Drink
(83)
free with in-app purchases
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Coffee Note - Brew & Taste
Coffee Note - Brew & Taste
Coffee Note - Brew & Taste
Beans, Pour Over, Espresso
Free

Explore the world of coffee with this app. Discover local cafes, log your tasting experiences with photos and notes, and track your daily caffeine intake. Learn more about coffee flavors and personalize your profile with favorite drinks.

Discover local coffee shopsLog coffee tastings with notes and photosTrack daily caffeine intake
🍔 Food & Drink
(15)
free with in-app purchases
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Beanconqueror
Beanconqueror
Beanconqueror
Track all of your coffee brews
Free

This app helps coffee enthusiasts of all levels optimize their brewing process and manage their coffee beans. It supports various preparation methods, allows detailed tracking of beans and roasts, and offers advanced features like water recipe customization and flow profiling.

Brew optimization for multiple methodsDetailed coffee bean trackingRoast tracking and management
🍔 Food & Drink
(139)
free
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Aeromatic
Aeromatic
Aeromatic
AeroPress recipes & brew timer
Free

Discover and brew coffee with your AeroPress using over 60 curated recipes. Features step-by-step guides, a built-in timer, and video tutorials. Track your coffee beans, rate them, and create your own recipes.

60+ curated AeroPress recipesStep-by-step brewing instructionsBuilt-in stopwatch and timer
🍔 Food & Drink
(106)
free with in-app purchases