Comparison

Espresso Shot Log vs Extractly

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

Head to head
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
Read full description

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.

About

Extractly

Achieve perfect espresso shots with guided recipes and smart adjustments. This app helps you fine-tune your grind and brewing process for consistent, balanced results, regardless of your espresso machine type.

Highlights
  • Guided espresso recipes
  • Smart shot adjustments
  • Grind optimization
  • Machine compatibility
  • Consistent results
Features
Read full description

Dial in a better espresso shot. Stop guessing your grind. ShotLab helps you pull balanced, consistent espresso with guided recipes and smart adjustments after every shot. Whether you're using a manual lever, semi-automatic, or super-automatic machine, ShotLab adapts to your setup and shows you exactly what to tweak.

Screenshots

Espresso Shot Log4 screens
Extractly4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Extractly at 5.0 against Espresso Shot Log's 4.4. Espresso Shot Log's advantage is ratings volume (9 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Extractly 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.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Espresso Shot Log versus Extractly: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEspresso Shot LogExtractly
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (9 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings9 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 9 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.415.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlastair RampellArchil Vardidze

Customer experience

Espresso Shot Log

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

Extractly

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

In-app purchases

None

Espresso Shot Log

No in-app purchases

None

Extractly

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Espresso Shot Log free?
Espresso Shot Log is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Extractly free?
Extractly is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Espresso Shot Log or Extractly?
Extractly is rated higher. Espresso Shot Log averages 4.4 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Extractly averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Espresso Shot Log or Extractly have ads?
Neither Espresso Shot Log nor Extractly shows ads.

Other comparisons