Comparison

Dial In Espresso vs The Muddy Root

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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/

About

The Muddy Root

Features
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Use the The Muddy Root app to find your nearest location, view our menu, and place an order. Save time by ordering ahead. Earn loyalty points and track your rewards status from within the app.

Screenshots

Dial In Espresso4 screens
The Muddy Root2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: The Muddy Root 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Dial In Espresso sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. The Muddy Root asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dial In Espresso ships an update every 10 days, The Muddy Root every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Dial In Espresso versus The Muddy Root: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDial In EspressoThe Muddy Root
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (29 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews81.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings29 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.616.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB113 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLe HuangThe Muddy Root

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Dial In Espresso

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly3 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Annual3 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$19.99
None

The Muddy Root

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Dial In Espresso free?
Dial In Espresso is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is The Muddy Root free?
The Muddy Root is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Dial In Espresso or The Muddy Root have ads?
Neither Dial In Espresso nor The Muddy Root shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dial In Espresso or The Muddy Root?
Dial In Espresso ships an update every 10 days, and The Muddy Root every 2 weeks. Most recently, Dial In Espresso was updated on November 8, 2026 and The Muddy Root on October 25, 2026.

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