# Espresso Journal vs 2manybeans

The clearest difference is rating: 2manybeans at 5.0 against Espresso Journal's 4.0. 2manybeans also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.2). Espresso Journal's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). On price and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 2manybeans sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Espresso Journal asks for nothing beyond the download.

2manybeans holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Espresso Journal | 2manybeans |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/espresso-journal/id6743636008/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2manybeans/id6761014463/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 2 MB | 122 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone** | — |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gruffydd Johnston](https://appshunter.io/developer/1651486785) | [tal meltzer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1887304747) |

## What reviewers say

### Espresso Journal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/espresso-journal/id6743636008)

Log and analyze every aspect of your espresso brewing to understand what makes a great shot. Track details like timing, weight, bean origin, and tasting notes to refine your technique and achieve consistent results. Perfect for home baristas and coffee professionals seeking to improve their craft.

**Highlights:** Shot timing and yield tracking, Bean origin and roast details, Equipment and recipe logging, Tasting notes and ratings, Built-in shot timer, Recipe management, iCloud sync

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### 2manybeans

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2manybeans/id6761014463)

This app guides you through brewing and tasting specialty coffee. It scans bean bags, generates personalized recipes, and acts as an AI tasting coach to help you learn more about your coffee.

**Highlights:** Scan coffee bean bags, Track peak freshness, Personalized brew recipes, AI tasting coach, Coffee knowledge assistant, Shareable coffee cards

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2manybeans Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| 2manybeans Ultra Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| 2manybeans Pro Annual | $49.99 | per year |
| 2manybeans Ultra Annual | $99.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Espresso Journal free?

Espresso Journal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is 2manybeans free?

2manybeans is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Espresso Journal or 2manybeans?

2manybeans is rated higher. Espresso Journal averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while 2manybeans averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

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