# Dial In Espresso — Record & Perfect Your Shots

> 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/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 27 App Store ratings · 10 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.6 · 22 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2025-09-22
- Data updated: 2026-08-25
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dial-in-espresso/id6752831404/reviews.md

## What is Dial In Espresso?

Dial In Espresso is a simple journal app for tracking your beans and shots. Log your pulls, experiment with new techniques, and remember what worked—so you can consistently make your best cup.

Features

- LOG SHOTS: Track grind, grinder used, dose, yield, extraction time, temperature, and rating.
- TASTING NOTES: Record tasting notes to remember what you loved—or didn’t.
- PHOTOS: Add photos of your beans for a visual journal of your espresso journey.
- ADD, EDIT, AND REVIEW: Effortlessly manage beans and shots.
- VIEW SUMMARIES: See clear, compact summaries of beans and shots with helpful insights.
- FAVORITE BEANS & SHOTS: Mark your favorite beans and shots for easy access later.
- EXPORT: Export your beans and shots to CSV or PDF.
- ICLOUD SYNC: Access your beans and shots on any device. Ensure iCloud is enabled and you have enough storage.

All your espresso data in one sleek, easy-to-use app—no more messy notebooks. Start tracking your perfect shot today. Experiment with grind, dose, and extraction to perfect your brew over time.


Why I built Dial In Espresso

My husband loves espresso. Every morning, dialing in his perfect shot is the highlight of his day. I noticed he kept a big running log of his shots in a notebook and often said, “I wish there was an app for this.” I quickly mocked up a simple app for him, and he loved it. He not only gave me the idea but also provided invaluable feedback. My husband is my first customer, and this app was made with real espresso lovers in mind.

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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 |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 10)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dial-in-espresso/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 — 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.

### 5/5 — Great Log App for Espresso

*2025-09-28*

Very simple to use to track the beans and log each shot. Great work!

## 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)

### 1.19.0 — 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!

### 1.16.0 — 2026-04-02

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

- Altitude: You can now add an altitude when adding a bean. Find the Show Altitude option in Settings > Form Fields > Add Bean Form.

- Removed varietal suggestions: I removed varietal suggestions because they weren't very helpful, but the varietal field is still there if you want to add it manually.

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

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