Comparison

Dial In Espresso vs Brosetta

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 espresso enthusiasts meticulously track their coffee beans and brewing sessions. Log detailed shot parameters, record tasting notes, and add photos to create a visual journal of your espresso journey. Effortlessly manage your data and export it for analysis.

Highlights
  • Log shot parameters (grind, dose, yield, time)
  • Record tasting notes
  • Add photos of beans
  • Summarize bean and shot data
  • Favorite beans and shots
  • Export data to CSV/PDF
  • iCloud sync across devices
Features
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Dial In Espresso is a simple journal for your beans and shots. Log every pull, remember what worked, and make your best cup — consistently. Features - LOG SHOTS: grind, dose, yield, time, temperature, and rating. - 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: your data on every device. 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

Brosetta

Features
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Kava is your personal barista coach. Log every brew, track your latte art, and improve your coffee skills one cup at a time. Get AI-powered feedback on your pours, complete daily challenges, earn XP, and discover detailed stats about your brewing habits. Track beans, monitor progress, and share your best creations with a community of home baristas. Designed for coffee lovers.

Screenshots

Dial In Espresso4 screens
Brosetta4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Brosetta at none against Dial In Espresso's 3. Dial In Espresso's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Brosetta asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dial In Espresso ships an update every 10 days, Brosetta every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Dial In Espresso versus Brosetta: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDial In EspressoBrosetta
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (29 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews81.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings29 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.616.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB77 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLe HuangHerve Zucchinetti

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

Brosetta

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Dial In Espresso free?
Dial In Espresso is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Brosetta free?
Brosetta is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Dial In Espresso or Brosetta have ads?
Neither Dial In Espresso nor Brosetta shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dial In Espresso or Brosetta?
Dial In Espresso ships an update every 10 days, and Brosetta every 3 weeks. Most recently, Dial In Espresso was updated on October 24, 2026 and Brosetta on October 10, 2026.

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