Espresso Notes vs PourLog
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
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.
PourLog
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Track every cup. Discover your palate. PourLog is the tasting journal built for specialty coffee lovers. Scan bean labels with your camera, explore the SCA-based flavor wheel, and log every detail of your brew โ beans, cafes, recipes, and tasting notes, all in one place. KEY FEATURES - Flavor Wheel โ Three expertise levels with 300+ flavor descriptors to articulate every note - Bean Scanner โ Snap a photo of your coffee bag and auto-fill origin, process, variety, and more - Brewing Parameters โ Save grind size, water temp, dose, and extraction time for every recipe - Cafe Map โ Discover nearby cafes, browse community records, and bookmark your favorites - Share Cards โ Export beautiful tasting cards for Instagram with customizable templates - Community Feed โ Explore records shared by coffee lovers worldwide - Taste Trends โ Track your favorite flavors, origins, and brew methods over time PERFECT FOR - Home baristas refining pour-over and espresso recipes - Cafe explorers who never want to forget a great cup - Roasters and cuppers logging detailed tasting profiles - Coffee students preparing for SCA or Q-Grader exams The more you log, the better you understand your taste. Start your coffee journey with PourLog.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PourLog at none against Espresso Notes's 4. PourLog also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 5 weeks) and iOS requirement (16.4 vs 26.0). Espresso Notes's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Espresso Notes sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. PourLog asks for nothing beyond the download.
Espresso Notes ships an update every 5 weeks, PourLog every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Espresso Notes | PourLog |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 2 days โ better |
| Ads | No โ better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No โ better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 16.4 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 33 MB | 68 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Waldemar Osmala | Gi Ju Kang |
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
PourLog
No in-app purchases









