Espresso Shot Tracker vs DOSE

Dial is the espresso tracking app built for home baristas who want to pull better shots, every single time. Track every variable that matters - dose, yield, time, grind setting, temperature - and watch your espresso improve shot by shot. Whether you are dialing in a new bag or perfecting your go-to recipe, Dial gives you the tools to be systematic about great espresso. KEY FEATURES - Shot Log: Record dose, yield, extraction time, grind setting, temperature, and tasting notes for every shot - Bean Shelf: Track your beans with roaster, origin, process, variety, and roast date. See freshness timelines that show when your beans are resting, at peak, or declining - Flavor Compass: Diagnose what went wrong. Sour? Bitter? Weak? Get specific, actionable advice for your next shot - Espresso Ratios: Built-in reference for ristretto, standard, and lungo ratios with examples and best-use guidance - Water Guide: Understand how water quality affects your espresso - from tap water to Third Wave Water - Equipment Profiles: Save your machine and grinder setup for quick reference PREMIUM FEATURES - AI Espresso Coach: Get personalized dial-in advice powered by AI. Describe your shot and get specific recommendations - Grinder Reference: Explore grind settings for popular grinders like Niche Zero, Eureka Mignon, Baratza Sette, and more - Export Data: Download your shot history and bean data as CSV files for analysis - Unlimited Beans: Track as many active beans as you want (free tier supports 3) - Full History: Access your complete shot and bean archive with no limits - Bean Archive: Keep a permanent record of every bag you have brewed DESIGNED FOR ESPRESSO LOVERS Dial is not another generic coffee app. Every feature is built specifically for espresso - the dose-to-yield ratios, the grind setting tracking, the extraction assessment tools, the freshness curves. If you care about pulling great shots at home, Dial is your lab notebook. Beautiful dark espresso aesthetic with warm cream light mode. Syncs across your devices with iCloud. No account required - just download and start logging. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

DOSE analyzes your coffee grind size from a single photo. Even a kitchen towel or napkin works perfectly. Measure your grind at home or at the café in seconds. ■ Measuring is simple • Spread the grounds Scatter your ground coffee evenly over a sheet of paper, a napkin, or a kitchen towel. • Find good light Natural light or bright indoor lighting is all you need. Just avoid harsh shadows. • Set distance and angle Follow the on-screen guide: hold the camera about 18–24 cm away and parallel to the surface. • Capture Center the grounds in the frame and take one shot. That's it. ■ What you'll learn • Particle distribution See D10 (small) · D50 (median) · D90 (large), mean, fines ratio, uniformity, and more — alongside a distribution histogram. • Brew-method guidance Get advice on grinding finer or coarser for espresso, pour-over, French press, and other methods. • AI Barista insights (on supported devices, iOS 26+) Reads your results and suggests how to dial in your next cup. • Save and share Save your analysis card as an image and share it. ■ What's coming • Compare your history Line up your saved measurements to track how grind size shifts with each grinder setting — and how consistent it stays. ■ Made for • Home brewers who want more consistent extractions • Anyone dialing in a new grinder by the numbers • People who want to tell espresso and filter grinds apart precisely • Baristas who want to check grind uniformity and fines firsthand Taste the difference in every cup — backed by data.