Extractly vs The Espresso
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Guided espresso recipes
- Smart shot adjustments
- Grind optimization
- Machine compatibility
- Consistent results
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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.
The Espresso
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Pull better espresso, pour cleaner latte art, and finally understand why a shot tastes the way it does. The Espresso is your personal barista school, right in your pocket. Step-by-step coffee lessons, an espresso shot analyzer, and progress tracking come together in one beautifully designed app for home baristas and specialty coffee lovers. Latte Art & Milk Steaming Get precise guidance on milk steaming, cup angle, pitcher position, milk flow, and timing. Learn the techniques behind silky microfoam and clean pours for every cappuccino and latte, from the basics to more advanced free-pour skills. Espresso Shot Analyzer Log each espresso shot and get clear feedback to dial in your extraction. Track dose, yield, brew time, grind setting, and tasting notes to learn what works best for your beans, your machine, and your workflow. Statistics & Progress Tracking Review your shot history, compare results over time, and spot patterns in your espresso routine. Helpful charts and logs show how consistent you are, so you can refine your technique and make better coffee every day. Coffee Knowledge Explore the fundamentals of specialty coffee: roast profiles, origin, brewing methods, extraction, crema, and milk texture. Build a deeper understanding of the craft behind every cup. Why The Espresso? • Learn espresso and latte art step by step • Analyze and improve every espresso shot • Track your coffee progress over time • Discover specialty coffee knowledge • Enjoy a clean, intuitive, and beautiful design Download The Espresso for free today and turn your daily coffee routine into a craft you can measure, improve, and enjoy. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Extractly at none against The Espresso's 1. 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
Both are free to download. The Espresso sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Extractly asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Extractly | The Espresso |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | — | Weekly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 36 MB | 56 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Archil Vardidze | Gianluca Zgur |
In-app purchases
Extractly
No in-app purchases
The Espresso
- The Espresso Pro Lifetime$149.00
