Comparison

Espresso Notes vs EspressoMate

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

Head to head
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.

About

EspressoMate

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EspressoMate is an espresso tracking app built for coffee lovers who want clearer records, better consistency, and smarter dialing in. Key features: - Log every shot with dose, yield, time, grind size, device, and notes - Organize beans and batches to track how each coffee evolves over time - Manage machines and grinders for easier comparison across setups - Get smart parameter suggestions based on roaster recommendations and your best historical shots - Monitor extraction ratio and explore performance through trend charts and heatmaps - Review shot history to understand what worked and what changed - Export and import data with JSON backup and CSV export Whether you are dialing in a new bean, comparing batches, or building a personal brewing archive, BrewMate helps turn every shot into useful insight. Perfect for: - Home espresso enthusiasts - Coffee nerds who track recipes and variables - Anyone who wants a cleaner, more data-driven workflow

Screenshots

Espresso Notes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: EspressoMate at none against Espresso Notes's 4. Espresso Notes's advantage is device support. On price and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

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

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
Espresso Notes versus EspressoMate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEspresso NotesEspressoMate
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksโ€”
AdsNoโ€”
In-app purchasesYesNo โ€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad โ€” betterโ€”
Requires iOS26.026.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size33 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWaldemar Osmala่Žน ้ป„

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Espresso Notes

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Annual Premium3 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time2
  • Unlock Premium$4.99
  • Lifetime Premium Access$24.99
None

EspressoMate

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Espresso Notes free?
Espresso Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is EspressoMate free?
EspressoMate is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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