Comparison

The Espresso vs KL Profile

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

Head to head
About

The Espresso

Master latte art and espresso extraction with guided lessons and a shot analyzer. Track your progress, understand coffee fundamentals, and refine your home barista skills. Elevate your daily coffee ritual into a measurable craft.

Highlights
  • Step-by-step latte art lessons
  • Espresso shot analysis and logging
  • Progress tracking and statistics
  • Specialty coffee knowledge base
  • Milk steaming guidance
  • Intuitive and beautiful design
Features
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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? β€’ Learn espresso and latte art step by step β€’ Analyze and improve every espresso shot β€’ Track your coffee progress over time β€’ Discover specialty coffee knowledge β€’ 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/

About

KL Profile

Features
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- Generate Kaffelogic Nano 7 .kpro roast profile files instantly based on green coffee bean parameters (origin, processing method, altitude, brewing method, and roasting style). - Design curves based on flavor/(Fruity, Sweet, Deep Sweet, Bright Acidity, Juicy Acidity, Winey Acidity, Floral, Body, Clean, Balance) - Helps you adjust profiles (importing klog, analyzing deviations, one-click profile optimization; also supports cupping taste adjustments) - Roast Color Meter (to detect roast level using the camera. calibrated for iPhone 17 Pro. Launch from widget) - Bean resting support Notice: Flavor Goal (Requires In-App Purchase) Roast Recap (Requires In-App Purchase)

Screenshots

The Espresso4 screens
KL Profile4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: The Espresso at Free against KL Profile's $2.99. KL Profile's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

The Espresso is free to download; KL Profile costs $2.99 up front. The Espresso sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and KL Profile sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Espresso ships an update weekly, KL Profile every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 6 level
The Espresso versus KL Profile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe EspressoKL Profile
PriceFree β€” better$2.99
Positive reviews100.0% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 2 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15.0 β€” better16.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size58 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGianluca ZgurHongda Yu

In-app purchases

3 purchases

The Espresso

Subscriptions2
  • The Espresso Pro - Monthly$7.991 Month
  • The Espresso Pro - Annual$59.991 Year
One-time1
  • The Espresso Pro Lifetime$149.00
3 purchases

KL Profile

One-time3
  • Flavor Adjustment$2.99
  • Roasting Recap (For Flavor users)$3.99
  • Roasting Recap$4.99

Questions

Is The Espresso free?
The Espresso is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is KL Profile free?
KL Profile costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Do The Espresso or KL Profile have ads?
Neither The Espresso nor KL Profile shows ads.
Which is updated more often, The Espresso or KL Profile?
The Espresso ships an update weekly, and KL Profile every 2 days. Most recently, The Espresso was updated on October 31, 2026 and KL Profile on October 31, 2026.

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