Comparison

Dialin Espresso Journal vs Coado

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

Head to head
About

Dialin Espresso Journal

Features
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Dialin is the espresso journal that doesn't just record your shots, it tells you the next move. Log dose, grind, yield, and shot time in seconds, tap how it tasted, and Dialin's offline Dial-In Coach reads your last pull and recommends exactly ONE change for your next shot: grind a touch finer, drop the dose, stretch the ratio. No guessing, no wasted beans, no AI black box, just the same cause-and-effect logic baristas use, working entirely on your iPhone. Every bag of beans gets its own page with roast date and a freshness window, so when a coffee peaks at day 10 you know it. Your shot history rolls up into clean charts: extraction time trend, grind progression, ratio vs. rating, and taste score by days off roast, so you can see your dial-in converge instead of flailing. Build a roaster and grinder library once and reuse it. Capture a latte-art photo. Star your house recipe so you can rebuild it in one tap when you reopen a familiar bag. Dialin is fully offline and private. No account, no cloud, no subscription nagging. Unlock unlimited beans and the full chart suite once and own it forever. Stop pulling the same sour shot twice. Download Dialin and dial in faster. Made by All Things AI — a small team that builds the tools and apps we wish existed. Questions or feedback? Visit https://allthingsn.com/apps/dialin/support/ — we read every message. Privacy Policy: https://allthingsn.com/apps/dialin/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Coado

This app acts as a personal coffee brewing guide and journal. It offers step-by-step timers for various brewing methods and allows users to log and track their brews, including taste profiles and bean details. It helps you recreate your favorite coffee experiences.

Highlights
  • Step-by-step guided brewing timer
  • 18+ brewing methods supported
  • Curated barista recipes
  • Guided and advanced brewing modes
  • Detailed brew logging with ratings and notes
  • Bean tracking and import
  • Offline functionality
Features
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Coado is your pocket barista and coffee journal in one. Whether you're pulling your first pour-over or dialing in the perfect ratio, Coado guides every brew and remembers what made each cup great — so you can make it again. BREW WITH CONFIDENCE - Step-by-step guided timer walks you through every pour in real time, with gentle haptics and sound cues so you can keep your hands on the kettle. - 18 brewing methods: V60, Chemex, Kalita, Origami, Clever, AeroPress, French Press, Cold Brew, Moka Pot, Espresso, Cappuccino, Cortado, Flat White, Latte, and more. - Curated recipes from world-class baristas as reliable starting points, including James Hoffmann's Ultimate V60 and Tetsu Kasuya's 4:6 Method. TWO MODES THAT GROW WITH YOU - Guided mode keeps it simple: pick a recipe, follow the timer, enjoy. - Advanced mode unlocks dose, ratio lock, water temperature, grind, and per-pour targets for total control. A JOURNAL THAT REMEMBERS - Log every brew with a star rating, taste profile (strength, acidity, bitterness, body), flavour notes, and a photo of the finished cup. - Tag which beans you used so you always know what worked. - Brew again from any past log in one tap. SEE YOUR COFFEE AT A GLANCE - A monthly heatmap calendar shows every day you brewed, with color intensity that rises with your best cups. - Browse your most recent brews or jump to your top-rated ones. TRACK YOUR BEANS - Save your coffee bags with origin and roast level. - Import bean details straight from a roaster's product page by pasting a link. BUILT FOR THE KITCHEN COUNTER - Works fully offline — no account, no internet required. - Metric and imperial units, switchable anytime. - Warm, calm design that's a pleasure to use every morning. Never forget what made that perfect cup. Brew it, rate it, repeat it — with Coado. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://coado.app/privacy

Screenshots

Dialin Espresso Journal4 screens
Coado4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dialin Espresso Journal at none against Coado's 2. Coado's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.5 vs 17.0). On price and ads 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. Coado sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Dialin Espresso Journal asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Dialin Espresso Journal versus Coado: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDialin Espresso JournalCoado
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.5 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequency—Every 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.015.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB165 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAll Things AI, IncRodrigo Fortes

In-app purchases

None

Dialin Espresso Journal

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Coado

Subscriptions2
  • Coado+ Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Coado+ Yearly7 Days trial$34.991 Year

Questions

Is Dialin Espresso Journal free?
Dialin Espresso Journal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Coado free?
Coado is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Dialin Espresso Journal or Coado have ads?
Neither Dialin Espresso Journal nor Coado shows ads.

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