Comparison

My Coffee Notebook vs The Coffee Diary

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

Head to head
About

My Coffee Notebook

Log detailed information about your coffee experiences, from bean origin and brewing methods to tasting notes and favorite cafes. Discover your preferences and build a personal coffee collection.

Highlights
  • Detailed coffee logging
  • Origin and flavor discovery
  • Location tracking for cafes
  • Smart organization and search
  • Export and share collection
  • Accessibility features
Features
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Discover, track, and perfect your coffee journey with the ultimate coffee companion. Transform every coffee experience into a memory worth savoring. Whether you're a casual coffee lover or a dedicated enthusiast, My Coffee Notebook helps you discover what you love most about each cup. Detailed Coffee Logging • Track coffee name, brand, and roaster information • Record roast levels, bean types, and brewing methods • Add comprehensive tasting notes and personal observations • Rate each coffee experience Origin & Flavor Discovery • Log coffee origins from around the world with emoji flags • Catalog complex flavor profiles and aromas • Build your personal taste preference database • Discover patterns in what you enjoy most Location Tracking • Remember where you discovered each amazing coffee • Track your favorite coffee shops and roasters • Build a map of your coffee adventures Smart Organization • Powerful search across all your coffee entries • Sort by name, date added, or personal ratings • Quick access to your coffee collection • Clean, intuitive interface designed for coffee lovers Export & Share • Export your collection in multiple formats (CSV, JSON) • Share individual coffee discoveries with friends • Keep your data portable and accessible • Never lose track of a great coffee again Accessibility First • Full VoiceOver support for visually impaired users • Dynamic Type support for comfortable text sizing • Thoughtful design that works for everyone Perfect For • Coffee enthusiasts building their tasting notes library • Home baristas experimenting with different beans and methods • Coffee shop explorers tracking discoveries • Anyone wanting to remember and revisit great coffee experiences Why Choose My Coffee Notebook? Unlike simple note-taking apps, My Coffee Notebook is purpose-built for coffee lovers. Every feature is designed to help you capture the nuances that make each coffee special - from the subtle flavor notes to the perfect brewing method that brings out the best in every bean. Start building your personal coffee collection today and never forget another amazing cup!

About

The Coffee Diary

Features
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4 core features of The Coffee Diary 1. Coffee Logging & Journaling - Record detailed coffee entries with date, time, and location - Rate coffees on a 5-star scale - Document brewing methods (pour-over, espresso, French press, etc.) - Track coffee beans, roasters, and origin - Save flavor notes and personal observations - Attach photos to each coffee entry 2. Coffee Stats & Insights - Visualize coffee consumption patterns - Track frequency of coffee intake (daily, weekly, monthly) - Analyze preferred coffee types and brewing methods - Review average ratings by coffee type, brand, or location - Monitor caffeine consumption trends - Generate year-in-review reports (Premium feature) 3. Coffee News & Discovery - Browse latest coffee industry news - Discover new brewing techniques - Learn about coffee origins and processing methods - Stay updated on coffee equipment releases - Read expert brew guides and tips - Brand & Cafe Management 4. Save favorite coffee brands - Create a personal database of beans and roasters - Log and rate cafes and coffee shops - Map visualization of visited coffee locations Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

Screenshots

My Coffee Notebook4 screens
The Coffee Diary4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: My Coffee Notebook at none against The Coffee Diary's 3. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. The Coffee Diary sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. My Coffee Notebook asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
My Coffee Notebook versus The Coffee Diary: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMy Coffee NotebookThe Coffee Diary
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMalcom JonesSEQULA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

In-app purchases

None

My Coffee Notebook

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

The Coffee Diary

Subscriptions3
  • The Coffee Diary$1.991 Month
  • The Coffee Diary$4.993 Months
  • The Coffee Diary$9.991 Year

Questions

Is My Coffee Notebook free?
My Coffee Notebook is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is The Coffee Diary free?
The Coffee Diary is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do My Coffee Notebook or The Coffee Diary have ads?
Neither My Coffee Notebook nor The Coffee Diary shows ads.

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