Comparison

Espresso Notes vs Coffee Notes

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” 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

Coffee Notes

Features
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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 you’ve had, your go-to methods, your top roasts, and the origins you’ve explored. BUDDIES (optional): create a profile, share the brews you’re proud of, and follow friends to see what they’re 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.

Screenshots

Espresso Notes4 screens
Coffee Notes4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

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.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Espresso Notes versus Coffee Notes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEspresso NotesCoffee Notes
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS26.015.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size33 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWaldemar OsmalaJONATHON TIMOTHY MORTON

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

Coffee Notes

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Espresso Notes free?
Espresso Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Coffee Notes free?
Coffee Notes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Espresso Notes or Coffee Notes have ads?
Neither Espresso Notes nor Coffee Notes shows ads.

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