Silky Brew vs Espresso Journal
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Silky Brew
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Silky Brew is an app for coffee enthusiasts who want to track their coffee beans and find the optimal coffee grinder settings for each type of bean. The app lets users adjust and save their coffee grinder settings for different beans to achieve the best results. With Silky Brew, users will never miss a perfect espresso shot because of forgetting the ideal coffee grinder settings. Users can also rate each coffee bean to keep track of their favourites.
Espresso Journal
Log and analyze every aspect of your espresso brewing to understand what makes a great shot. Track details like timing, weight, bean origin, and tasting notes to refine your technique and achieve consistent results. Perfect for home baristas and coffee professionals seeking to improve their craft.
- Shot timing and yield tracking
- Bean origin and roast details
- Equipment and recipe logging
- Tasting notes and ratings
- Built-in shot timer
- Recipe management
- iCloud sync
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Espresso Journal is a simple log for home espresso. Record each shot, see what you changed, and get to a better cup sooner. LOG A SHOT IN SECONDS New shots start from your last one, so you only change what you're dialing in. Start the timer, pull the shot, and the brew time is filled in for you. Add dose, yield, grind setting, grinder RPM, grind time, temperature, a rating and notes. KEEP TRACK OF YOUR BEANS AND GEAR Save the roaster, origin, process and roast date for each coffee, with a link to the shop for when you need more. Add your machine, grinder, portafilters and baskets. ON IPHONE AND IPAD Your journal syncs through iCloud. Export your shots as a spreadsheet whenever you like. ESPRESSO JOURNAL PRO A one-time purchase, shared with your family: • Take a photo of a bag and the app reads the label for you • Recipes for the drinks you make often • Charts comparing grind, ratio and time with how you rated each shot • The shot timer on the Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island, and a Pull a Shot button for Control Center and Siri • Bean stock, shot cards and flavor notes Questions or ideas? Use Send Feedback in Settings.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Silky Brew at every 2 months against Espresso Journal's every 5 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Silky Brew sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Espresso Journal sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Silky Brew ships an update every 2 months, Espresso Journal every 5 months. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.
| Parameter | Silky Brew | Espresso Journal |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.7 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 26.6 | 26.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | Toomas Vahter | Gruffydd Johnston |
In-app purchases
Silky Brew
- Barista Monthly (1 Month)$0.991 Month
- Barista Annual (1 Year)$5.991 Year
Espresso Journal
- Espresso Journal Pro$9.99
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