# Coffee Note vs The Espresso Protocol

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: The Espresso Protocol at none against Coffee Note's 4. The Espresso Protocol also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Coffee Note's advantage is ratings volume (15 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Coffee Note sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. The Espresso Protocol asks for nothing beyond the download.

The Espresso Protocol holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Coffee Note has 15 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Coffee Note | The Espresso Protocol |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coffee-note-brew-and-taste/id6447321924/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-espresso-protocol/id6758075593/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **15** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 89 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jakub Milcarz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1631892122) | [Premium Quality Consulting, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1279676372) |

## What reviewers say

### Coffee Note

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coffee-note-brew-and-taste/id6447321924)

Explore the world of coffee with this app. Discover local cafes, log your tasting experiences with photos and notes, and track your daily caffeine intake. Learn more about coffee flavors and personalize your profile with favorite drinks.

**Highlights:** Discover local coffee shops, Log coffee tastings with notes and photos, Track daily caffeine intake, Learn about coffee flavors, Personalized drink profiles, Caffeine intake reminders

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coffee Note+ Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Coffee Note+ Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Coffee Note+ Annual | $24.99 | per year |
| Coffee Note+ Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |


### The Espresso Protocol

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-espresso-protocol/id6758075593)

This tool helps assess coffee quality for espresso performance. It uses sensory science to quantify and describe coffee attributes, promoting transparency and communication across the coffee supply chain.

**Highlights:** Coffee quality assessment for espresso, Sensory science integration, Quantify coffee characteristics, Promotes supply chain transparency, Bridges roaster and producer communication

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Coffee Note free?

Coffee Note is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is The Espresso Protocol free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Coffee Note or The Espresso Protocol?

The Espresso Protocol is rated higher. Coffee Note averages 4.6 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while The Espresso Protocol averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Coffee Note or The Espresso Protocol have ads?

Neither Coffee Note nor The Espresso Protocol shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Coffee Note or The Espresso Protocol?

Coffee Note ships an update every 2 weeks, and The Espresso Protocol every 2 weeks. Most recently, Coffee Note was updated on October 27, 2026 and The Espresso Protocol on October 7, 2026.

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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.*