Espresso Notes vs DOSE
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — 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.
DOSE
Analyze your coffee grind size with just a photo, using anything from a napkin to a kitchen towel. Get detailed particle distribution data and brew-method guidance to improve your coffee.
- Photo-based grind analysis
- Particle distribution metrics
- Brew-method recommendations
- AI Barista insights
- Save and share analysis
- Grind history comparison
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DOSE analyzes your coffee grind size from a single photo. Even a kitchen towel or napkin works perfectly. Measure your grind at home or at the café in seconds. ■ Measuring is simple • Spread the grounds Scatter your ground coffee evenly over a sheet of paper, a napkin, or a kitchen towel. • Find good light Natural light or bright indoor lighting is all you need. Just avoid harsh shadows. • Set distance and angle Follow the on-screen guide: hold the camera about 18–24 cm away and parallel to the surface. • Capture Center the grounds in the frame and take one shot. That's it. ■ What you'll learn • Particle distribution See D10 (small) · D50 (median) · D90 (large), mean, fines ratio, uniformity, and more — alongside a distribution histogram. • Brew-method guidance Get advice on grinding finer or coarser for espresso, pour-over, French press, and other methods. • AI Barista insights (on supported devices, iOS 26+) Reads your results and suggests how to dial in your next cup. • Save and share Save your analysis card as an image and share it. ■ What's coming • Compare your history Line up your saved measurements to track how grind size shifts with each grinder setting — and how consistent it stays. ■ Made for • Home brewers who want more consistent extractions • Anyone dialing in a new grinder by the numbers • People who want to tell espresso and filter grinds apart precisely • Baristas who want to check grind uniformity and fines firsthand Taste the difference in every cup — backed by data.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DOSE at none against Espresso Notes's 4. DOSE also leads on iOS requirement (18.2 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
Both are free to download. Espresso Notes sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. DOSE asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Espresso Notes | DOSE |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 18.2 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 33 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Waldemar Osmala | SeungHo Choi |
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
DOSE
No in-app purchases









