Comparison

FIKA vs Espresso Notes

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

Head to head
About

FIKA

Develop a refined coffee palate by observing and archiving tastes and aromas. Archive your tasting experiences with diverse options for coffee types, add-ons, flavors, and brewing methods. Review and evaluate each taste with a tasting guide and summarized flavor charts.

Highlights
  • Archive coffee tasting notes
  • 15+ coffee types, add-ons, flavors
  • Roasting and brewing method tracking
  • Flavor charts and tasting guide
  • Unlimited note uploads (Plus)
  • Share tasting experiences
Features
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FIKA - Coffee Tasting Note Do you love coffee? Wish that you had a better appreciation of subtle taste differences and experiences? Then you need to develop a more refined coffee palate. Being able to taste​ coffee is a learned skill. You can observe the tastes and aromas of brewed coffee every day with FIKA. Archive your tastes with diverse options: - 15 Coffee Types - 8 Add Ons - 5 Flavors - 7 Roasting Types - 7 Brewing Methods - 25 Fruity Options - 14 Feelings - 16 Background Fika Design Cards - Hashtags to elaborate your brewings (Water temperature, Coffee Beans Originality) Review and evaluate each taste with FIKA tasting guide. Easily go through your tasting history with summarized flavor charts. Becoming a home barista couldn’t be easier with Fika. So why not get started today? === FIKA PLUS FEATURES === • Unlimited uploading your fika notes. • You can review each coffee tastes with FIKA tasting guide. • Easily go through your tasting history with summarized flavor charts. • Save your fika card to photo apps and share your tasting experience on SNS. === NOTES === Please note that price may vary by location. Subscriptions will be charged to your credit card through your iTunes account. Your subscription will automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You will not be able to cancel the subscription once activated. Manage your subscriptions in Account Settings after purchase. • Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase • Your subscription will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period • Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period.
• Automatic renewals will cost the same price you were originally charged for the subscription.
• You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal by going to the Account Settings after purchase • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription to that publication, where applicable. ------ If you have any problems or suggestions, please contact us. - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fikame-276869099897248/ - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fika.me/ ------ - Privacy Policy: https://fika-app.gitbook.io/notes/about/privacy-policy - Terms of Service: https://fika-app.gitbook.io/notes/about/terms-of-use

About

Espresso Notes

Features
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SIMPLE, BEAUTIFUL COFFEE TRACKING - Save tasting notes with brand, origin, process, roast, and more - Rate acidity, sweetness, body, and overall enjoyment - Add photos of beans, brews, gear, and latte art - Sketch latte art or diagrams right in the app FIND YOUR PERFECT CUP - See trends and insights across entries - Track brewing methods, ratios, and results - Search and filter to quickly find past favorites - Calendar and dashboard views of your coffee history THOUGHTFUL BY DESIGN - Fast, privacy-first, and on-device - Works great offline; your data stays yours - Dark mode and dynamic type support - Beautiful SwiftUI interface PREMIUM (ONE-TIME, LIFETIME) - Unlimited entries, photos, and sketches - Advanced analytics and insights - Powerful export options - One-time purchase: $4.99 (lifetime) FREE TIER - Up to 3 entries - Up to 3 photos and 3 sketches PRIVACY & TERMS - Privacy Policy: https://www.osmala.design/espressonotesprivacy - Terms (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Made with care for the coffee community.

Screenshots

FIKA4 screens
Espresso Notes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: FIKA at 17.0 against Espresso Notes's 26.0. On price, update cadence, 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. FIKA sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Espresso Notes sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FIKA ships an update every 3 weeks, Espresso Notes every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
FIKA versus Espresso Notes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFIKAEspresso Notes
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size118 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIcePenguin's cruise diaryWaldemar Osmala

In-app purchases

3 purchases

FIKA

Subscriptions3
  • Basic Plan1 Month trial$3.991 Month
  • Economy Plan1 Month trial$6.993 Months
  • Annual Plan1 Month trial$19.991 Year
4 purchases

Espresso Notes

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Annual Premium3 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time2
  • Unlock Premium$4.99
  • Lifetime Premium Access$24.99

Questions

Is FIKA free?
FIKA is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Espresso Notes free?
Espresso Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do FIKA or Espresso Notes have ads?
Neither FIKA nor Espresso Notes shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FIKA or Espresso Notes?
FIKA ships an update every 3 weeks, and Espresso Notes every 5 weeks. Most recently, FIKA was updated on October 8, 2026 and Espresso Notes on October 13, 2026.

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