EspressoPilot

Other apps show you what you brewed. EspressoPilot shows you what you can do better next time.

EspressoPilot is your personal coach for dialing in a new bean. Instead of just logging shots, the app analyses your tasting notes and proposes a concrete next step: adjust the grind, increase the dose, change the brew temperature — based on what you actually tasted.

Coaching, not just logging A rule-based recommendation engine that turns your tasting into actionable adjustments. No AI buzzwords — proven espresso logic, translated into clear next steps.

Six taste dimensions Acidity, bitterness, body, crema, sweetness and finish — each rated 1–5, plus an overall score. The app compares your rating against the bean's target profile and adapts its recommendations accordingly.

Machine-aware Set up your machine and grinder once — EspressoPilot knows their characteristics and only suggests adjustments that fit your setup. Temperature suggestions only appear when your machine supports them.

Channeling detection When your shot is sour or bitter despite a long pull time, the app doesn't naively say "grind finer" — it recognises the channeling pattern and gives the right hint instead (tamp, distribution, coarser instead of finer).

Hardware library Over 50 espresso machines and 40 grinders curated. Fields are pre-filled automatically — quick setup instead of tedious typing.

Share your shots Export your shot card as an image in three designs (light, dark, photo hero) and share it directly via iOS.

EspressoPilot Pro A single, one-time purchase — no subscription, ever. Pro unlocks: • Exploration tips: once a shot scores 8 or higher, get systematic experiments to push it even further. • CSV export of all your shots for analysis in Numbers or Excel. • Structured exploration log as your personal tuning diary.

Everything else — logging, coaching, ratings, channeling detection, the hardware library, shot sharing and iCloud sync — is completely free.

iCloud sync Your shots, beans and ratings sync automatically between iPhone and iPad via iCloud.

Privacy-friendly All data stays on your device and in your personal iCloud. No account, no tracking, no subscription — just one optional Pro unlock.

What this is deliberately NOT No pour-over recipes. No 10 brew methods. No community features. EspressoPilot is a specialist tool for espresso enthusiasts with their own machine and grinder — deep enough to get that one thing genuinely right.