Comparison

Beanwise vs Espresso Shot Log

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

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About

Beanwise

Track your coffee brewing process with detailed logs for various methods. Catalog beans, roasters, and tasting notes to refine your perfect cup. Elevate your home barista skills and achieve repeatable excellence with every brew.

Highlights
  • Track brews across multiple methods
  • Log detailed brewing parameters
  • Catalog coffee beans and roasters
  • Rate brews and compare results
  • Specialized tracking for espresso and pour-over
  • Build a personal roaster library
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STOP GUESSING. START BREWING BETTER COFFEE. Beanwise is the coffee brewing tracker designed for home baristas who want to elevate their daily brew. Whether you're dialing in espresso shots, perfecting pour-over ratios, or exploring new beans from local roasters, Beanwise helps you track, learn, and repeat your best cups. YOUR COMPLETE COFFEE BREWING SYSTEM - Track brews across different brewing methods such as espresso, filter/pour-over, AeroPress, French press, moka pot, cold brew and Turkish coffee - Log detailed parameters for each method: dose, yield, grind size, water temperature, brew time, and more - Catalog your coffee beans with origin, roaster, roast date, and tasting notes - Build a personal library of roasters and discover new favorites - Rate your brews and compare results to find your perfect cup BUILT FOR COFFEE LOVERS Every serious coffee enthusiast knows that small changes make big differences. That's why Beanwise captures the details that matter: grind settings, extraction times, temperature, and tasting notes that help you remember what made a brew exceptional. METHOD-SPECIFIC PARAMETERS Espresso and pour-over deserve extra attention. That's why Beanwise includes specialized parameter tracking for these methods: - Espresso: pressure profiling, pre-infusion time, shot weight, extraction yield - Pour-Over: bloom time, number of pours, dripper type (V60, Chemex, Kalita, and more), bed appearance, and more AeroPress, French press, moka pot, cold brew, and Turkish coffee are fully supported with comprehensive brew logging including dose, grind, time, temperature, and tasting notes. YOUR BEANS, ORGANIZED Keep track of every bag you try. Record the roaster, origin country, processing method, roast level, and flavor notes. Never forget a great coffee, or accidentally repurchase one you didn't enjoy. START BREWING SMARTER Whether you're just starting your specialty coffee journey or you're a seasoned enthusiast, join coffee enthusiasts who are taking control of their brew. Download Beanwise and transform random cups into repeatable excellence. Built by a coffee lover, for coffee lovers. --- Beanwise requires a free account and subscription to access all features. Beanwise Premium unlocks unlimited brew logging, bean tracking, and cloud sync across all your devices. - Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase - Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period - Account will be charged for renewal at the subscription price within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period - Subscriptions may be managed and auto-renewal turned off by going to your account settings after purchase - Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited upon subscribing Privacy Policy: https://beanwise.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://beanwise.app/terms

About

Espresso Shot Log

A minimalist app for home baristas to meticulously log espresso shot details. Track grind settings, dose, yield, time, and temperature to improve consistency and coffee progress. Enjoy a clutter-free experience focused on your data and your brew.

Highlights
  • Log espresso shot details
  • Track grind settings, dose, yield, time, temperature
  • Record latte art
  • Improve espresso consistency
  • Minimalist interface
  • No subscriptions
Features
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Dial in better espresso, one shot at a time. Espresso Shot Log is a focused espresso tracker and coffee journal for home baristas. Record the variables behind each pull, keep every bean organized, and return to the settings that worked instead of starting from memory. LOG EVERY SHOT Capture the details that shape your espresso: • Bean and grinder • Grind setting • Dose and yield • Brew ratio • Extraction time • Water temperature • Notes and latte art START FROM YOUR LAST RECIPE Choose a bean and Espresso Shot Log can fill in the grinder, grind setting, dose, yield, time, and temperature from your previous shot. Use that recipe as your starting point, make one adjustment, and keep dialing in. BUILD A HISTORY FOR EVERY BEAN Save each coffee with its roaster, origin, roast date, photo, and tasting notes. Open any bean to review its shots, see what you used, and find a past recipe without searching through a notebook. KEEP YOUR ESPRESSO ROUTINE IN ONE PLACE • Review every saved shot • Edit or delete entries whenever you need • Track a daily shot streak • Save latte art in a dedicated gallery • Favorite your best pours • Create polished cards to share your shots SIMPLE BY DESIGN Espresso Shot Log keeps the focus on your coffee. Whether you are opening a new bag, adjusting a grinder, or trying to repeat yesterday's best pull, your espresso history stays close at hand. Download Espresso Shot Log and start building a better record of every shot.

Screenshots

Beanwise4 screens
Espresso Shot Log4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Beanwise at 5.0 against Espresso Shot Log's 4.4. Espresso Shot Log's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (9 vs 1). 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. Beanwise sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Espresso Shot Log asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Beanwise holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Espresso Shot Log has 9 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Beanwise ships an update every 6 days, Espresso Shot Log every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Beanwise versus Espresso Shot Log: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBeanwiseEspresso Shot Log
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.4 (9 ratings)
Positive reviews—83.3% of reviews
Number of ratings19 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.415.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size68 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperInolabAlastair Rampell

Customer experience

Beanwise

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Espresso Shot Log

All ratings9 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Beanwise

Subscriptions3
  • Beanwise Premium Monthly$6.991 Month
  • Beanwise Premium Yearly3 Days trial$24.991 Year
  • Beanwise Premium Yearly7 Days trial$24.991 Year
None

Espresso Shot Log

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Beanwise free?
Beanwise is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Espresso Shot Log free?
Espresso Shot Log is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Beanwise or Espresso Shot Log?
Beanwise is rated higher. Beanwise averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Espresso Shot Log averages 4.4 from 9 ratings.
Do Beanwise or Espresso Shot Log have ads?
Neither Beanwise nor Espresso Shot Log shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Beanwise or Espresso Shot Log?
Beanwise ships an update every 6 days, and Espresso Shot Log every 9 days. Most recently, Beanwise was updated on October 28, 2026 and Espresso Shot Log on October 24, 2026.

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