Comparison

Coffee Book vs Extraction Lab

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

Head to head
About

Coffee Book

Log and perfect every coffee brew with a comprehensive journal. Track detailed variables, save recipes, and master brewing methods. Sync with Apple Health for caffeine tracking.

Highlights
  • Comprehensive brew log
  • Espresso dial-in
  • Recipe library
  • Caffeine tracking
  • Multiple brew method guides
  • Lock screen widgets
  • Siri Shortcuts integration
Features
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Ever brew a life-changing cup of coffee, only to forget the recipe and never taste its perfection again? Stop leaving great coffee to chance. Coffee Book is your personal brew journal, designed to help you track, replicate, and perfect every single cup you make. Whether you're a seasoned barista or just starting your coffee journey, Coffee Book empowers you to understand your coffee on a deeper level. Log the finest details of your brew—from bean origin and grind size to water temperature and brew time. Our intuitive interface makes it simple to record your process and rate the outcome, turning every cup into a learning experience. Coffee book doesn’t collect any data - your data is yours. UNLOCK YOUR PERFECT BREW: Comprehensive Brew Log: Track over 20 variables for each brew, including beans, grinder, water, and equipment. Finally understand what makes a good cup, great. Espresso Dial-In: Master the art of espresso. Log your shots, track changes in grind and time, and pull consistently delicious shots with detailed feedback. Recipe Library: Discover new recipes for your favorite methods or save your own creations. Your entire coffee history, organized and searchable. Caffeine Tracking: Sync seamlessly with Apple Health to monitor your daily caffeine intake automatically. BREW WITH ANY METHOD: From pour-over to immersion, we have you covered. Get step-by-step guides for all the most popular brewing methods: - AeroPress - Chemex - V60 - Espresso - French Press - Cold Brew - Origami - Hario Switch - W60 ...and many more. YOUR COFFEE, YOUR DATA: We believe your coffee data belongs to you. That's why Coffee Book is built with privacy at its core. All your brew data is securely stored in the cloud, so you'll never lose a recipe, but we will never sell or analyze your personal information. FEATURES FOR THE MODERN BARISTA: Dial-in: Quickly dial in the perfect espresso, and never waste a bean again. Lock Screen Widgets: Start your next brew timer with a single tap from your lock screen. Shortcuts Integration: Automate your coffee workflow with powerful Siri Shortcuts. Photo Journal: Keep a visual diary of your best beans and most beautiful pours. Universal App: A single purchase gets you access on iPhone, iPad, and Apple Vision. Stop guessing and start brewing with intention. Download Coffee Book today and turn your kitchen into your favorite café. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Extraction Lab

Features
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Extraction Lab is a professional-grade coffee companion designed for enthusiasts who care about every variable — from bean origin to extraction yield. **AI-Powered Coffee Intelligence** Instantly digitize your coffee bags using multi-tier AI extraction: • Cloud Vision: Anthropic Claude or OpenAI GPT parse labels in seconds with near-perfect accuracy. • Local AI (Gemma): On-device intelligence using the Gemma model and MLX framework — no data ever leaves your phone. • Rule-Based Fallback: Robust pattern matching for offline use. • Hallucination Guard: Automated cross-verification between AI output and raw OCR ensures data integrity. **Precision Brewing Tools** • Guided Brewing: A 3-phase coordinator — Setup, Live Timer, Detailed Log — walks you through every extraction step by step. • Cold Brew Tracking: Start a cold brew and let it run. Background aging timer with push notifications tells you exactly when your brew is ready. • Draft Recovery: In-progress brews auto-save. Close the app, come back later, pick up where you left off. • Recipe Templates: Build custom brewing recipes with step sequences and automatic weight proportions. • Ratio Calculator: Instant dose-to-water calculations for any brew method. **Ecosystem Integration** • Live Activities: Monitor active brews on your Dynamic Island and Lock Screen without opening the app. • Apple Watch: Timer mirroring lets you track brews hands-free from your wrist. **Organized Lab Management** • Workspaces: Create separate environments for Home, Office, or Roastery. Full data isolation between labs. • Bag Tracker: Visual remaining-weight tracking with manual weight adjustments and low-stock alerts. • Freshness Monitoring: Automated roast-age tracking with optimal brew-window indicators and peak-freshness notifications. • Coffee Library: Rich bean catalog with origin data, roast level, and full extraction history per bag. **Analytics & Insights** • Sensory Profiling: Map every brew on a 5-axis taste profile — Acidity, Sweetness, Body, Finish, Balance. • Extraction Metrics: TDS tracking with auto-calculated Extraction Yield and built-in quality assessment. • Origin Heatmap: Visualize your global coffee journey across an interactive world map. • Brew Trends: Charts for rating trends, method frequency, and extraction consistency over time. **Privacy & Sync** • All data syncs seamlessly across your devices via iCloud. • Local AI mode keeps everything on-device. Your data never touches a third-party server unless you choose Cloud Vision. • Full JSON export and backup for your entire library. Extraction Lab is built for the coffee professional, the home enthusiast, and anyone who wants to turn great coffee into a repeatable craft.

Screenshots

Coffee Book4 screens
Extraction Lab4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Extraction Lab at none against Coffee Book's 9. Extraction Lab also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs monthly) and iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads and device support 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. Coffee Book sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Extraction Lab asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Coffee Book ships an update monthly, Extraction Lab every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Coffee Book versus Extraction Lab: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCoffee BookExtraction Lab
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (83 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews90.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings83 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Vision ProiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS26.018.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size143 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlexander LoganSaul Herman

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Coffee Book

Subscriptions3
  • Coffee Book Plus$1.991 Month
  • Coffee Book Plus ( Annual )7 Days trial$4.991 Year
  • Coffee Book Plus ( Annual )7 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time6
  • Bean Tip$0.99
  • Coffee Tip$2.99
  • Bag of Beans Tip$9.99
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  • Coffee Book Plus ( Lifetime )$14.99
  • Coffee Book Plus (Annual)$25.99
  • Coffee Book$29.99
None

Extraction Lab

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Coffee Book free?
Coffee Book is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Extraction Lab free?
Extraction Lab is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Coffee Book or Extraction Lab have ads?
Neither Coffee Book nor Extraction Lab shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Coffee Book or Extraction Lab?
Coffee Book ships an update monthly, and Extraction Lab every 4 days. Most recently, Coffee Book was updated on November 3, 2026 and Extraction Lab on October 31, 2026.

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