Brewlog vs Espresso Journal
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Brewlog
This app helps home baristas and coffee enthusiasts track their espresso brewing. Log brew and grind details, use a built-in timer, and save favorite beans to consistently brew better coffee. It simplifies the process of dialing in espresso and highlights your best shots.
- Log brew and grind details
- Built-in brew timer
- Dial in espresso
- Save favorite beans
- Search coffee entries
- View shot history
- Quick actions
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Attention home baristas and coffee enthusiasts! Introducing Brewlog – the app that helps you track your espresso but easier. Why Choose BrewLog? - Save time on dialling in espresso - Save money by not wasting those precious beans - Consistently brew better coffee at home What sets BrewLog apart? Simplicity. We've focused on the essentials: 1. Create an overview of your home-brewed espresso coffees 2. Log brew and grind details effortlessly 3. Use the built-in brew timer for precise shot timing 4. Dial in your espresso and highlight your best shots 5. Save favourite beans for quick access on future brews 6. Search across your open coffees and favorites 7. View a comprehensive shot history for each bean 8. Swipe for quick actions on any coffee entry 9. Sort your lists by name, date, or rating Download now and get brewing!
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 in-app purchases: Brewlog at none against Espresso Journal's 1. Espresso Journal's advantage is update cadence (every 5 months vs every 11 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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 Journal sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Brewlog asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Brewlog against 4.7 for Espresso Journal. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 3 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
Brewlog ships an update every 11 months, Espresso Journal every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Brewlog | Espresso Journal |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (4 ratings) — better | 4.7 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | Every 5 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | KAS EELMAN | Gruffydd Johnston |
Customer experience
Brewlog
Espresso Journal
In-app purchases
Brewlog
No in-app purchases
Espresso Journal
- Espresso Journal Pro$9.99
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