Comparison

BrewJournal vs EspressoMate

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

Head to head
About

BrewJournal

Features
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BrewJournal is an offline coffee brewing journal built to help you track every cup and improve your recipe over time. Log beans and brewing parameters (ratio, temperature, method, dose, water, brew time, grinder setting, and gear), rate the cup, and keep tasting notes for easy comparison. You can also generate a complete brew report with your score and full recipeβ€”perfect for sharing or saving. Security matters. This app is 100% offline β€” privacy first. Privacy-first: β€’ No account β€’ No tracking β€’ No data collection β€’ Offline use Pricing: Free: Save up to 8 brew logs. Pro Monthly Subscription: USD $0.99/month (or equivalent in local currency). Unlock unlimited logs and all Pro features. Pro Lifetime (One-Time Purchase): USD $4.99 (limited-time introductory price). Unlock unlimited logs and all Pro features forever, no recurring fees. Prices may vary by region. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

EspressoMate

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EspressoMate is an espresso tracking app built for coffee lovers who want clearer records, better consistency, and smarter dialing in. Key features: - Log every shot with dose, yield, time, grind size, device, and notes - Organize beans and batches to track how each coffee evolves over time - Manage machines and grinders for easier comparison across setups - Get smart parameter suggestions based on roaster recommendations and your best historical shots - Monitor extraction ratio and explore performance through trend charts and heatmaps - Review shot history to understand what worked and what changed - Export and import data with JSON backup and CSV export Whether you are dialing in a new bean, comparing batches, or building a personal brewing archive, BrewMate helps turn every shot into useful insight. Perfect for: - Home espresso enthusiasts - Coffee nerds who track recipes and variables - Anyone who wants a cleaner, more data-driven workflow

Screenshots

BrewJournal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: EspressoMate at none against BrewJournal's 2. BrewJournal's advantage is device support and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.0). On price there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. BrewJournal sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. EspressoMate asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
BrewJournal versus EspressoMate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBrewJournalEspressoMate
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 daysβ€”
AdsNoβ€”
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPod β€” betterβ€”
Requires iOS15.6 β€” better26.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size1 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer澍 戴莹 ι»„

In-app purchases

2 purchases

BrewJournal

Subscriptions1
  • Premium (Monthly)14 Days trial$0.991 Month
One-time1
  • BrewJournal Pro Lifetime$4.99
None

EspressoMate

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BrewJournal free?
BrewJournal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is EspressoMate free?
EspressoMate is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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