Comparison

The Loop vs EspressoLytics

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

The Loop

Easily order your favorite food ahead for pickup or to-go. The app allows for one-tap ordering, remembers past orders for quick reordering, and lets you earn rewards.

Highlights
  • View menu
  • Order ahead for pickup
  • One-tap ordering
  • Reorder favorites
  • Earn rewards
Features
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Order ahead with the new The Loop app. Download today so you can start earning free food and catch the latest happenings. - View the The Loop menu - Order ahead for pick-up and to-go - Pay through the app with one-tap ordering - Remembers your orders so you can re-order your favorites - Earn cool rewards and offers Download today!

About

EspressoLytics

Log espresso shots quickly, track extraction trends, and refine your brewing process. This app helps home baristas analyze shot data, manage bean notes, and achieve consistent results with a dedicated dial-in mode.

Highlights
  • Log espresso shots rapidly
  • Instant shot scoring and feedback
  • Dedicated dial-in mode for testing adjustments
  • Reference bean and grind history
  • Visualize extraction trends
  • Set daily default settings
Features
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Log espresso shots faster, dial in with confidence, and keep every bean, grind, and result easy to reference. EspressoLytics is an espresso shot journal built for home baristas who want a faster way to track daily shots, preserve dial-in notes, and understand extraction trends over time. From instant shot scores to bean lookup and reusable default settings, EspressoLytics helps you make each shot easier to repeat, compare, and improve. LOG SHOTS FAST • Save dose, yield, time, grind size, bean, grinder, and tasting notes • Use default bean, grinder, and grind size to speed up daily logging • Track every saved shot and see your shot count grow over time • Keep a clean history of the shots you want to remember GET INSTANT SHOT FEEDBACK • View a shot score immediately after logging • See quick feedback while the shot is still fresh • Celebrate high-scoring shots with a satisfying result screen • Use scores as a simple reference point for future pulls DIAL IN WITHOUT MESSING UP YOUR HISTORY • Use Dial-in mode to test adjustments separately from your shot log • Keep experimental shots from skewing your history and trends • Compare dial-in attempts while adjusting grind, yield, and time • Save the final dialed-in shot to your history when it is ready REFERENCE EVERY BEAN • Search prior shots by bean • Look up past grind sizes when returning to a bean • Keep notes connected to the coffees you actually use • Build a useful bean-by-bean espresso record over time VISUALIZE EXTRACTION TRENDS • Review your shot history through clear extraction trends • Spot patterns across dose, yield, time, and score • Understand how your espresso changes over time • Use history to make better adjustments on future shots SET YOUR DAILY DEFAULTS • Set a default grinder • Set a default bean • Set a default grind size • Auto-fill common settings when your routine stays consistent DESIGNED FOR DAILY USE • Navigate quickly between logging, history, analysis, dial-in, and settings • Keep everything organized without extra clutter • Use a polished espresso-focused design that feels right for the ritual • Track what matters without slowing down your workflow EspressoLytics is built for espresso drinkers who want a better way to log shots, dial in beans, and make repeatable espresso at home.

Screenshots

The Loop2 screens
EspressoLytics4 screens

Verdict

The call

The Loop and EspressoLytics both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of EspressoLytics's written reviews are positive against 54% of The Loop's. The Loop's advantage is ratings volume (1.4K vs 4) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for The Loop against 5.0 for EspressoLytics. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Loop has 1.4K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 54% of The Loop's written reviews are positive against 100% of EspressoLytics's.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
The Loop versus EspressoLytics: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe LoopEspressoLytics
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (1.4K ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews53.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.4K — better4
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size80 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHazlnut, LLCZACHARY MARK NOVAK

Customer experience

The Loop

All ratings1,338 ratings
Positive97.4%
Neutral0.9%
Negative1.7%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive53.8%
Neutral7.7%
Negative38.5%

EspressoLytics

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

The Loop

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Cannot select store location
  • App crashes when processing orders

Requested features

2 requests
  • Allow double toppings
  • Add beverage ordering

EspressoLytics

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

The Loop

No in-app purchases

None

EspressoLytics

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is The Loop free?
The Loop is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is EspressoLytics free?
EspressoLytics is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, The Loop or EspressoLytics?
EspressoLytics is rated higher. The Loop averages 4.9 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while EspressoLytics averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do The Loop or EspressoLytics have ads?
Neither The Loop nor EspressoLytics shows ads.

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