Dial In Espresso vs Pourfolio
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Dial In Espresso
This app helps you meticulously record your espresso shots, including grind, yield, temperature, and tasting notes. It features AI-powered bean import, photo logging, and equipment tracking to help you consistently replicate your best brews. Export your data or sync across devices for a seamless journaling experience.
- Log shot parameters (grind, yield, time, temp)
- AI bean import from roaster links
- Record tasting notes and add photos
- Track espresso machine and grinder details
- Generate insights on successful shots
- Export data to CSV or PDF
- Sync across iPhone and iPad
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You pulled a perfect shot yesterday. Today you can't remember what you did differently. Dial In Espresso fixes that — a simple journal for your beans and shots, so your best cup is repeatable, not an accident. Features - LOG SHOTS: grind, dose, yield, time, temperature, and rating. - AI BEAN IMPORT: paste a roaster link and the bean details fill themselves in. - TASTING NOTES: remember what you loved — and what you didn't. - PHOTOS: a visual journal of your espresso journey. - EQUIPMENT: track your grinder, machine, and basket with each shot. Gear is part of the recipe. - INSIGHTS: compact summaries that show what's actually working. - FAVORITES: star the beans and shots worth repeating. - EXPORT: back up or share via CSV or PDF. - ICLOUD SYNC: seamlessly sync across your iPhone and iPad. - IPAD SUPPORT: fully optimized with adaptive multi-column layouts and sidebar navigation. No more messy notebooks. Start dialing in your perfect shot today. Why I built Dial In Espresso My husband loves espresso — dialing in his morning shot is the highlight of his day. He kept a big running log in a notebook and kept saying, "I wish there was an app for this." So I built him one. He's my first customer, and every feature comes from real mornings at a real espresso machine. And my other app, Dial In Pourovers, grew out of that same place, for our pourover days. Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Pourfolio
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Pourfolio is a simple, beautiful coffee journal for anyone who wants to get more out of every cup. TRACK YOUR BEANS Catalog your coffee beans with all the details that matter — origin, roast level, process method, variety, and flavor notes. Add photos to remember each bag and rate your favorites. LOG BREW RECIPES Create recipes with grind settings and link them to specific beans. See which beans work best with which brew method and dial in your perfect cup. RATE & COMPARE Rate beans and recipes on a 1-10 scale. Sort by rating, date, or name to quickly find your top picks. FLAVOR NOTES Tag your beans with flavor notes like Blueberry, Chocolate, or Citrus. Visual flavor chips make it easy to scan and compare profiles at a glance. ORGANIZE YOUR WAY Customize brew methods, roast levels, and process methods to match your setup. Whether you're into pour-over, espresso, AeroPress, or cold brew — Pourfolio adapts to you. BEAUTIFUL & PRIVATE Designed with warm, coffee-inspired aesthetics. All your data stays on your device — no accounts, no cloud, no tracking. Perfect for home baristas, coffee enthusiasts, and anyone who believes life's too short for forgettable coffee.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pourfolio at none against Dial In Espresso's 3. On price, update cadence, 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. Dial In Espresso sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Pourfolio asks for nothing beyond the download.
Dial In Espresso ships an update every 10 days, Pourfolio weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Dial In Espresso | Pourfolio |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (29 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 81.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 29 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 23 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Le Huang | Kostiantyn Lelikov |
In-app purchases
Dial In Espresso
- Monthly3 Days trial$1.991 Month
- Annual3 Days trial$9.991 Year
- Lifetime$19.99
Pourfolio
No in-app purchases
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