The Best Espresso Logbook Apps for Home Baristas (2026)
An espresso logbook app records the grind setting, dose, yield, shot time and taste of every shot, so you can repeat a good one and change one variable at a time on a new bag. In 2026 the main choices are Beanconqueror, Coffee Book, Doppio, BeanBook and Dialed In. They differ most in platform, price model and how much they try to do.
Disclosure: I build Dialed In, one of the apps in this comparison. I've tried to describe every app fairly and only state what its developer publishes. Store details were checked on 28 October 2026; prices and features change, so check the listing before you buy.
Comparison at a glance
| App | Platforms | Price model | Focus | Your data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beanconqueror | iOS, Android | Free, open source | Every brew method, roasting, water, Bluetooth scales | On the phone, no account |
| Coffee Book | iOS | Free download, optional Plus upgrade (annual or lifetime) | Brew journal with guides for many methods, espresso dial-in | Stored in the cloud; App Store label: no data collected |
| Doppio | iOS | Free | Espresso from a portafilter machine, custom criteria, CSV export | App Store label: no data collected |
| BeanBook | iOS | Free, optional Pro subscription | Coffee journal, AI bag scanning, recipes, coffee news feed | App Store label: some data linked to you |
| Dialed In | iOS (Android coming soon) | One-time purchase | Espresso shot logging, grind dial, maintenance, Apple Watch | On the device, optional iCloud sync, no account |
What to look for in an espresso logbook app
A logbook only helps if you keep using it, so the best app is the one that fits how you brew. Before you choose, decide on four things:
- Platform. Only Beanconqueror is on Android today. If you switch between an iPhone and an Android phone, check that you can export your shots.
- Scope. Some apps cover every brew method, roasting and water recipes. Others concentrate on espresso, so logging a shot takes fewer taps.
- Hardware. If you own a Bluetooth scale or a pressure sensor, Beanconqueror is the app here that can read them live.
- Price and privacy. Free apps are funded by donations, upgrades or subscriptions. Read the App Store privacy label and check whether the app needs an account.
Beanconqueror
Beanconqueror is a free, open-source coffee app by Lars Saalbach for iPhone, iPad and Android. It has the widest scope of any app here: preparation methods from V60 and AeroPress to espresso, green-bean roasting, a water section for mineral recipes, and live brew graphs from Bluetooth scales and pressure devices such as Acaia, Decent, Felicita and the Smart Espresso Profiler.
Its website says the app works offline and stores everything on your phone, with no account or sync planned. Development is funded by donations.
Best for: home baristas who want every variable, own a Bluetooth scale, or use Android. The trade-off is setup: with that many options, you'll spend some time choosing which parameters to show.
Coffee Book
Coffee Book: Brew Journal by Alexander Logan is an iOS app for iPhone, iPad and Apple Vision Pro. It tracks more than 20 variables per brew, has step-by-step guides for methods from AeroPress to cold brew, an espresso dial-in mode, Lock Screen widgets, Siri Shortcuts and caffeine logging to Apple Health.
The download is free; Coffee Book Plus is an in-app upgrade sold as an annual or lifetime purchase. The listing says brew data is stored in the cloud so you don't lose recipes, and the developer's App Store privacy label says no data is collected.
Best for: iPhone owners who brew several methods and want guided recipes alongside an espresso log.
Doppio
Doppio – Barista's Book by Appwise GmbH is an iOS app built for home baristas with a portafilter espresso machine and a grinder. You add coffees, log espressos with grind size, dose, time and your own custom criteria, rate taste and crema, duplicate a shot, and export everything as CSV. It's available in English, German and Italian.
Doppio is free, the App Store lists no in-app purchases, and the privacy label says no data is collected.
Best for: iPhone espresso drinkers who want a simple, free shot log and like defining their own fields.
BeanBook
Coffee Journal – BeanBook by Bitlever is a free iPhone app with an optional Pro subscription. It combines a journal for home brews and café visits, a bean tracker that scans coffee bags with AI and follows resting time, a recipe library with a brew calculator, and a daily coffee news feed.
Its App Store privacy label lists data linked to you, including a user ID and usage data.
Best for: coffee drinkers who brew mostly filter coffee, visit cafés and enjoy a community feed next to their journal.
Dialed In
Dialed In is my app: a native espresso logbook for iPhone, with an Apple Watch app and widgets. Logging a shot takes one decision per screen (grind, dose, pull, yield, taste) and starts from your go-to shot for that bag. The grind dial is set up to match your grinder's range and step size. A flavor grid suggests what to change next, and maintenance reminders count shots, days or water. It also has guided pour-over recipes and recipe sharing by link or QR code.
Dialed In is a one-time purchase with no subscription or in-app purchases. Your logbook stays on the device, with optional private iCloud sync between your Apple devices, and you can export it as JSON. It needs iOS 26 or later. The Android app is coming soon but isn't released yet, and it doesn't connect to Bluetooth scales.
Best for: iPhone owners who mainly pull espresso and want logging to be quick enough to do after every shot. See what the app does.
Which app should you choose?
- You use Android: Beanconqueror, today.
- You own a Bluetooth scale or pressure sensor: Beanconqueror.
- You want a free, simple espresso log on iPhone: Doppio.
- You brew many methods and want guided recipes on iPhone: Coffee Book.
- You want a journal with café visits and a coffee feed: BeanBook.
- You mainly pull espresso on iPhone and want a quick, private logbook without a subscription: Dialed In.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a free espresso logbook app?
Yes. Beanconqueror is free and open source on iOS and Android. Doppio is free on iOS. Coffee Book and BeanBook are free to download with optional paid upgrades.
Which espresso logbook app works on Android?
Of the apps compared here, only Beanconqueror is on Google Play today. Dialed In is coming to Android but isn't released yet.
Do I need an account to log espresso shots?
No. Beanconqueror and Dialed In keep your logbook on the device without an account. Check the App Store privacy label of any other app before you start.
What should I record for each espresso shot?
At a minimum: the coffee, grind setting, dose in grams, yield in grams, shot time and how it tasted. Change one of these per shot so you know which change made the difference.