# BeanJoy vs Espresso Journal

The clearest difference is device support: BeanJoy at 3 against Espresso Journal's 1. BeanJoy also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.2). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

## The numbers

| Metric | BeanJoy | Espresso Journal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/espresso-journal/id6743636008/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Size | 16 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 18.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Matthew Taylor](https://appshunter.io/developer/1664501088) | [Gruffydd Johnston](https://appshunter.io/developer/1651486785) |

## What reviewers say

### BeanJoy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beanjoy/id1664501086)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Espresso Journal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/espresso-journal/id6743636008)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BeanJoy free?

BeanJoy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Espresso Journal free?

Espresso Journal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do BeanJoy or Espresso Journal have ads?

Neither BeanJoy nor Espresso Journal shows ads.

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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.*