Barista Babes vs Espresso Notes
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Barista Babes
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Barista Babes app allows customers to easily order ahead and receive great rewards.
Espresso Notes
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SIMPLE, BEAUTIFUL COFFEE TRACKING - Save tasting notes with brand, origin, process, roast, and more - Rate acidity, sweetness, body, and overall enjoyment - Add photos of beans, brews, gear, and latte art - Sketch latte art or diagrams right in the app FIND YOUR PERFECT CUP - See trends and insights across entries - Track brewing methods, ratios, and results - Search and filter to quickly find past favorites - Calendar and dashboard views of your coffee history THOUGHTFUL BY DESIGN - Fast, privacy-first, and on-device - Works great offline; your data stays yours - Dark mode and dynamic type support - Beautiful SwiftUI interface PREMIUM (ONE-TIME, LIFETIME) - Unlimited entries, photos, and sketches - Advanced analytics and insights - Powerful export options - One-time purchase: $4.99 (lifetime) FREE TIER - Up to 3 entries - Up to 3 photos and 3 sketches PRIVACY & TERMS - Privacy Policy: https://www.osmala.design/espressonotesprivacy - Terms (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Made with care for the coffee community.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Barista Babes at none against Espresso Notes's 4. Barista Babes also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). Espresso Notes's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 7 months). 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
Both are free to download. Espresso Notes sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Barista Babes asks for nothing beyond the download.
Barista Babes ships an update every 7 months, Espresso Notes every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Barista Babes | Espresso Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 82 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Espressly, Inc. | Waldemar Osmala |
In-app purchases
Barista Babes
No in-app purchases
Espresso Notes
- Monthly Premium3 Days trial$2.991 Month
- Annual Premium3 Days trial$19.991 Year
- Unlock Premium$4.99
- Lifetime Premium Access$24.99
Questions
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