Espresso Notes vs Coffee Notes
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β 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.
Coffee Notes
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Coffee Notes is a simple, enjoyable, journal for your coffee brews. Photograph a bag and Coffee Notes reads the label for you :: name, roaster, origin, tasting notes.. Then log every brew: pick your method, run the built-in timer, rate the cup, and jot what you tasted. Already reviewed a brew but still want to keep track of how much coffee you're drinking? Long-hold a method to log a cup in one tap. Your Recap adds it all up β how many cups youβve had, your go-to methods, your top roasts, and the origins youβve explored. BUDDIES (optional): create a profile, share the brews youβre proud of, and follow friends to see what theyβre drinking. Connect instantly with a QR code. β’ Automatic label reading from a photo β’ Per-bag brew logs with method, dose, time, grind, rating, and notes β’ A built-in brew timer β’ A gallery of your favorite mugs β’ A running Recap of your coffee habits β’ Optional social feed with follow, QR connect, and full privacy controls Your journal lives on your device. Sharing is always your choice, review by review.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Coffee Notes at none against Espresso Notes's 4. Coffee Notes also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Espresso Notes sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Coffee Notes asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Espresso Notes | Coffee Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | β |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No β better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 15.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 33 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Waldemar Osmala | JONATHON TIMOTHY MORTON |
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
Coffee Notes
No in-app purchases









