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.
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/
The Muddy Root
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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.
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
| Parameter | Dial In Espresso | The Muddy Root |
|---|---|---|
| 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 — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 16.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 23 MB | 113 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Le Huang | The Muddy Root |
In-app purchases
Dial In Espresso
- Monthly3 Days trial$1.991 Month
- Annual3 Days trial$9.991 Year
- Lifetime$19.99
The Muddy Root
No in-app purchases
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