De'Longhi COFFEE LINK vs Chicky Char Char
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
De'Longhi COFFEE LINK
Manage your connected coffee machine remotely, explore coffee recipes, and monitor maintenance. Personalize your drinks, create user profiles, and discover coffee news and tips.
- Remote beverage brewing
- Exclusive recipe discovery
- Machine maintenance monitoring
- Personalized drink creation
- User profile management
- Bean Adapt technology integration
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Connect to De'Longhi smart coffee makers and prepare your favourite drinks Discover and explore the world of coffee with your De'Longhi coffee machine directly on your smartphone. Coffee Link provides all you need to take your coffee experience to new destinations: with just a few taps you can fully manage your connected coffee machine, explore the world of coffee in our Coffee Lounge and discover and enjoy exclusive recipes. Unleash the potential of your De’Longhi Coffee Machine: • Brew your favourite beverage remotely straight from your smartphone • Discover and prepare exclusive recipes • Monitor your machine's maintenance status A fully personalised coffee experience, for you and your family: • Create and save your own recipes directly on the app • Personalize your beverages just the way you like them • Manage different user profiles and quickly add favourite beverages for each user Get the most from your beans: • Let Bean Adapt technology extract the full flavour and aroma of your selected beans • Quickly adjust your machine’s settings to suit your specific taste preferences • Create and save different settings for each of your favourite beans Enjoy and discover more about coffee with news, interviews and tips and tricks in the Coffee Lounge section. Coffee Link works best with fully connected De’Longhi coffee machines. Check your coffee machine compatibility for Coffee Link here: https://www.delonghi.com/en/e/app/coffee/availability View our Accessibility Statement here: https://www.delonghi.com/it-it/accessibility-statement Recipes available on selected coffee machines Bean adapt available on selected coffee machines
Chicky Char Char
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Welcome to Chicky Char Char, where the heart of Australian culinary culture comes to life on your plate. Our passion for authentic flavours and time-honoured recipes has led us to curate a menu that celebrates the diverse and vibrant tapestry of Indian cuisine. Indulge in a symphony of flavours as you explore our extensive range of aromatic curries, each crafted with a medley of spices that dance on your taste buds. From the velvety textures of butter chicken to the robust depths of lamb vindaloo, every bite tells a story of tradition and innovation. Our tandoori specialties are a feast for the senses, with succulent meats and vegetables marinated to perfection and kissed by the flames of our clay ovens. Immerse yourself in the world of kebabs, naans, and biryanis, where the art of slow-cooking meets modern culinary techniques.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: Chicky Char Char at 3 against De'Longhi COFFEE LINK's 1. Chicky Char Char also leads on iOS requirement (13.4 vs 16.6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
De'Longhi COFFEE LINK ships an update every 6 weeks, Chicky Char Char every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | De'Longhi COFFEE LINK | Chicky Char Char |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (2.3K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 12.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2.3K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 13.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 426 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | De'Longhi Appliances S.r.l. | CYGEN CONSULTING PTY LTD |
Bugs and requests
De'Longhi COFFEE LINK
Reported bugs
4 issues- App frequently disconnects from machine
- Inability to save custom drink settings
- Inconsistent user interface and navigation
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to save custom drink profiles
- Improved connectivity and stability
- More granular control over drink settings
- Faster load times and response
Chicky Char Char
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
De'Longhi COFFEE LINK
No in-app purchases
Chicky Char Char
No in-app purchases







