# Smart Espresso Profiler vs Act Four

The clearest difference is rating: Act Four at 5.0 against Smart Espresso Profiler's 4.4. Act Four also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (100% vs 86%). Smart Espresso Profiler's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Smart Espresso Profiler sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Act Four sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Act Four holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 16 and 17 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of Smart Espresso Profiler's written reviews are positive against 100% of Act Four's.

Smart Espresso Profiler ships an update every 2 months, Act Four every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smart Espresso Profiler | Act Four |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-espresso-profiler/id1391707089/reviews) | **[5.0 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/act-four/id6473959855/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 16 | **17** |
| Positive reviews | 85.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#196** |
| Size | 59 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kavekalmar Kft.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1391707088) | [AIV, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1693494613) |

## What reviewers say

### Smart Espresso Profiler

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-espresso-profiler/id1391707089)

This tool helps you record and refine your espresso shots by providing real-time pressure and flow data. It enables advanced profiling on compatible machines, allowing you to save, share, and reference your favorite extraction settings with detailed tasting notes.

**Highlights:** Real-time pressure and flow recording, Pressure and flow graph display, Key indicator feedback during brewing, Tasting notes for each extraction, Save and share extraction profiles, Set reference profiles for guidance

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SEP scale only | $7.99 | one-time |


### Act Four

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/act-four/id6473959855)

**Currently charting:** #196 Top Grossing · Food & Drink (US App Store)

Learn to brew perfect espresso with video guidance and taste analysis. The app tracks your brew automatically, helping you adjust your machine and recipe for your ideal cup. Designed for both beginners and experienced baristas.

**Highlights:** Video-guided brewing workflow, Speed and taste analysis, Machine and grinder adjustment guidance, Automatic recipe tracking, Hands-free operation, Brew Weight and Timing adjustments

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| SwitchBot Integration | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Smart Espresso Profiler free?

Smart Espresso Profiler is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Act Four free?

Act Four is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Smart Espresso Profiler or Act Four?

Act Four is rated higher. Smart Espresso Profiler averages 4.4 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Act Four averages 5.0 from 17 ratings.

### Do Smart Espresso Profiler or Act Four have ads?

Neither Smart Espresso Profiler nor Act Four shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Smart Espresso Profiler or Act Four?

Smart Espresso Profiler ships an update every 2 months, and Act Four every 8 days. Most recently, Smart Espresso Profiler was updated on September 21, 2026 and Act Four on September 7, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*