Comparison

Coffee Journal | Dialed In vs Espresso Notes

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

Coffee Journal | Dialed In

This app helps home baristas and coffee professionals improve their espresso by tracking shots, managing recipes, and recording bean details. It features a built-in timer and allows users to monitor equipment for consistent results.

Highlights
  • Record espresso shot parameters
  • Built-in espresso timer
  • Save coffee bean details
  • Create and manage espresso recipes
  • Monitor multiple machines and grinders
  • Rate shots and track improvement
  • Add detailed notes
Features
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Make better espresso with this Dialed In, for home baristas and coffee professionals. Track shots, manage recipes, and dial in your perfect extraction. Your Complete Espresso Tracking Solution === - Record espresso shots: dose, yield, time, and ratio - Built-in timer to perfect your espresso shots - Save coffee bean details: roast date, origin, and roaster - Create espresso recipes for consistent results - Monitor multiple grinders and espresso machines - Rate your shots and track improvement - Add detailed notes for future reference - Simple, clean interface built for daily use Perfect for === - Home baristas dialing in coffee - Coffee enthusiasts tracking their progress - Specialty coffee shops training staff - Anyone pursuing the perfect espresso shot Equipment Management === - Track multiple espresso machines - Log grinder settings and adjustments - Support for manual and automatic machines - Compatible with all major brands Coffee Bean Organization === - Log origin, roaster, and roast date - Track light, medium, and dark roasts - Organize single origin and blend coffees - Mark favorites for quick access - Support for a wide range of roast levels (e.g., Nordic, Cinnamon, Light City) Recipe Features === - Save successful espresso recipes - Record traditional and ristretto profiles - Track recipe modifications - Easy recipe sharing A professional-grade tool for serious coffee lovers, without the complexity. Download now and start your journey to better espresso!

About

Espresso Notes

Features
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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.

Screenshots

Coffee Journal | Dialed In4 screens
Espresso Notes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Coffee Journal | Dialed In at none against Espresso Notes's 1. Coffee Journal | Dialed In also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 5 weeks) and iOS requirement (17.5 vs 26.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Espresso Notes sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Coffee Journal | Dialed In asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Coffee Journal | Dialed In ships an update every 8 days, Espresso Notes every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Coffee Journal | Dialed In versus Espresso Notes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCoffee Journal | Dialed InEspresso Notes
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.5 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB33 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperBart JacobsWaldemar Osmala

In-app purchases

None

Coffee Journal | Dialed In

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Espresso Notes

One-time1
  • Unlock Premium$4.99

Questions

Is Coffee Journal | Dialed In free?
Coffee Journal | Dialed In is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Espresso Notes free?
Espresso Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Coffee Journal | Dialed In or Espresso Notes have ads?
Neither Coffee Journal | Dialed In nor Espresso Notes shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Coffee Journal | Dialed In or Espresso Notes?
Coffee Journal | Dialed In ships an update every 8 days, and Espresso Notes every 5 weeks. Most recently, Coffee Journal | Dialed In was updated on November 4, 2026 and Espresso Notes on November 2, 2026.

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