# Dial In Espresso: Shot Journal — Log Beans, Grind & Extraction

> Espresso shot and bean tracking journal with detailed logging and export. (iPhone/iPad app by Le Huang.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dial-in-espresso-shot-journal/id6752831404 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Le Huang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1015141828)
- Category: Food & Drink, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 28 App Store ratings · 11 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.6 · 26 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2025-09-22
- Data updated: 2026-10-16
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dial-in-espresso-shot-journal/id6752831404/reviews.md

## What is Dial In Espresso?

Dial In Espresso is a simple journal for your beans and shots. Log every pull, remember what worked, and make your best cup — consistently.

Features

- LOG SHOTS: grind, dose, yield, time, temperature, and rating.
- TASTING NOTES: remember what you loved — and what you didn't.
- PHOTOS: a visual journal of your espresso journey.
- EQUIPMENT: track your grinder, machine, and basket with each shot. Gear is part of the recipe.
- INSIGHTS: compact summaries that show what's actually working.
- FAVORITES: star the beans and shots worth repeating.
- EXPORT: back up or share via CSV or PDF.
- ICLOUD SYNC: your data on every device.

No more messy notebooks. Start dialing in your perfect shot today.


Why I built Dial In Espresso

My husband loves espresso — dialing in his morning shot is the highlight of his day. He kept a big running log in a notebook and kept saying, "I wish there was an app for this." So I built him one. He's my first customer, and every feature comes from real mornings at a real espresso machine. And my other app, Dial In Pourovers, grew out of that same place, for our pourover days.

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## Key features

- Log shot parameters (grind, dose, yield, time)
- Record tasting notes
- Add photos of beans
- Summarize bean and shot data
- Favorite beans and shots
- Export data to CSV/PDF
- iCloud sync across devices

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Annual | $9.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |


## Is Dial In Espresso safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess Dial In Espresso.

## Is Dial In Espresso legit?

Dial In Espresso: Shot Journal appears legitimate, with a few gaps. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for Dial In Espresso is 78 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.

## Recent user reviews (10 of 11)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dial-in-espresso-shot-journal/id6752831404/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Everything you need for creating and tracking a perfect shot

*2026-06-06*

I’ve been using this app for several months now for ristretto and espresso shots.  I subscribe to a local roaster and enjoy a variety of different beans every month so keeping track of everything in my paper ledger was becoming a real chore.  This app solved all that!  The developer was easy to reach and incredibly responsive to my questions and requests for some features (and she educated me about some technical nuances as well).  The app has a recent feature that allows bean details to be populated from a web page, which works very well and saves time.  The fields are customizable and the data collected is comprehensive and searchable.  Basically everything that I need and more.  Enjoy!

### 5/5 — Amazing Simple App

*2026-03-12*

Love the style of the app inspired by Apple and very simple great functionality

### 5/5 — The best espresso journal out there.

*2026-01-22*

Used this app from the first day it was released. I was briefly disappointed with the switch to subscription service, but a lifetime purchase was beyond welcome! Reason being, this is the best espresso journal out there. I’ve tried so many, and none come close in function and features. And every update only makes it better. This is a must have for anyone doing at-home espresso. Don’t bother with any other app. This is the one.

**Developer response:** Hello Joel,

I'm very happy to hear you liked the app - it truly means a lot to me. I put a lot of thought into designing it.

I agree the pricing may not have felt ideal when it first launched. Based on feedback like yours, I recently added a one-time lifetime purchase option in the latest release.

As an indie developer, I also need to put food on the table and support my family. That’s why it’s hard for developers to sustain their work without charging — we’re human too. :)

If you have any other feedback, please let me know. You can find my email address in the app. I’m open to all suggestions, especially the constructive ones like yours.

Grace

### 5/5 — Wonderful app. Simple and easy to use.

*2025-12-09*

The best thing about this app is its simplicity and user friendliness. The other apps have too just way too many variables and complexity. The apps try to be everything at once - which is ok for those who want that. However if you just want to dial in a simple espresso this is perfect. 

I have 2 suggestions though:

Firstly I would appreciate if there was the option to add espresso machine. Just like there is an option to add grinder. As just like people have multiple grinders, they can also have multiple espresso machines. Currently I put in the espresso machine in a text field called Dosing Method - which also does the job.

Secondly I wish there was sign in/user account functionality. My wife and I both are coffee enthusiasts and would really like if we had the ability to have a shared coffee log. User account functionality would allow us to do that.

### 1/5 — Unnecessary Subscription

*2025-11-12*

I was so excited for this app when first released. The first few weeks were so good. Then a quiet update to limit features and charge a subscription killed any interest I had. A one-time charge to support the dev, happy to do so! But I refuse to subscribe to an espresso shot journal.

**Developer response:** Hello Joel,

I'm very happy to hear you liked the app - it truly means a lot to me. I put a lot of thought into designing it.

I agree the pricing may not have felt ideal when it first launched. Based on feedback like yours, I recently added a one-time lifetime purchase option in the latest release.

As an indie developer, I also need to put food on the table and support my family. That’s why it’s hard for developers to sustain their work without charging — we’re human too. :)

If you have any other feedback, please let me know. You can find my email address in the app. I’m open to all suggestions, especially the constructive ones like yours.

Grace

### 2/5 — Lowered rating

*2025-11-11*

Lowered my rating because of the in app purchase limits.

### 5/5 — Good updates

*2025-10-10*

The developer is very open to feedback and feature request

### 5/5 — Perfect Shot Journal

*2025-10-04*

So grateful to have this available for tracking shots. Dev is responsive in suggestions/feedback. Love this app!

### 5/5 — Best app for logging your shots

*2025-10-02*

I simply cannot thank you developer for making this app words Don’t justify this! This app has become the most essential thing as part of my living. Everyone 10 out of 10. I recommend this app to my coffee lovers!

Happy brewing!

**Developer response:** Your feedback means a lot to me!!!!

### 5/5 — Just what I needed

*2025-09-29*

It does the job plain and simple. Been using text editor to record my shots, and switched over to this quick as I could. No “AI” and gimmicks, just a clean fully functional dial in shot tracker.

## Frequently asked questions about Dial In Espresso

### What can I track with Dial In Espresso?

Dial In Espresso allows you to log detailed parameters for each espresso shot, including grind size, grinder used, dose, yield, extraction time, temperature, and your personal rating. You can also record tasting notes and add photos of your coffee beans.

### Does Dial In Espresso have ads?

No, Dial In Espresso does not contain advertisements, providing an uninterrupted user experience for tracking your espresso.

### How can I manage my data in Dial In Espresso?

You can effortlessly add, edit, and review your beans and shots within the app. Dial In Espresso also provides clear, compact summaries with helpful insights, and you can mark your favorite beans and shots for quick access.

### Can I export my espresso data from Dial In Espresso?

Yes, Dial In Espresso offers an export feature, allowing you to save your beans and shots data to CSV or PDF formats for further analysis or backup.

### What are the subscription options for Dial In Espresso?

Dial In Espresso offers a monthly subscription for $1.99 with a 3-day free trial, and an annual subscription for $9.99, also with a 3-day free trial.

### How does Dial In Espresso sync my data?

The app utilizes iCloud sync, enabling you to access your beans and shots across all your devices. Ensure iCloud is enabled and you have sufficient storage space for seamless synchronization.

### What is the age rating for Dial In Espresso?

Dial In Espresso has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide audience interested in coffee tracking.

### When was Dial In Espresso last updated?

The latest version of Dial In Espresso was updated on March 23, 2026, indicating recent development and support.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.20.0 — 2026-10-12

Hi from Grace! New updates based on your feedback:

- Fresh new look and a more intuitive feel throughout.
- Meet Dial In Pourovers — the sister app for pour-over lovers!
- iCloud sync fixes.

Questions or feedback? Write me at higracehuang@gmail.com — I'd love to hear from you!

### 1.19.0 — 2026-08-10

Hi from Grace! I’ve updated the bean display, so you can choose what to display on the Home screen and Bean Details View.

Questions or feedback? Email me at higracehuang@gmail.com — I’d love to hear from you!

### 1.18.1 — 2026-05-20

Hi from Grace! I’ve updated some UX and fixed some bugs.

Questions or feedback? Email me at higracehuang@gmail.com — I’d love to hear from you!

### 1.18.0 — 2026-04-27

Hi from Grace! I’ve made an very exciting updates to the app based on your espresso aficionado feedback (My personal favorite feature by far!)

- AI autofill: You can now use AI to autofill the bean details when adding a bean. No more endless typing!

Questions or feedback? Email me at higracehuang@gmail.com — I’d love to hear from you!

### 1.17.0 — 2026-04-23

Hi from Grace! I’ve made some updates to the app based on your espresso aficionado feedback:

- Portafilter basket management: Some of you have multiple portafilter baskets (we do too, it makes a big difference in taste, shot to shot!), so I added portafilter basket management. You can now add and manage your portafilter baskets, specify in the shot details.
- Added FAQ to the settings menu.
- Minor UX improvements.

Questions or feedback? Email me at higracehuang@gmail.com — I’d love to hear from you!

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