Comparison

ColorTrack vs xade roast

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

Head to head
About

ColorTrack

Features
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Connect wirelessly with ColorTrack Bluetooth enabled color meters, and roast perfect coffee every time. When connected to a Bluetooth enabled ColorTrack Benchtop system, you can take samples, compare against previous samples, and upload samples to your ColorTrack Cloud and Cropster account. When connected to a ColorTrack Realtime system, ColorTrack for iOS will monitor the color of your roast in real-time and alert you the moment your target roast color has been met. Features: + Take and compare color samples from ColorTrack Benchtop + Automatically corrects color readings for temperature and humidity - no more formulas! + Log in with your Cropster account and associate color readings with Cropster production roast numbers + Share color readings across devices with ColorTrack Cloud + Select or create custom measurement scales to associate values with other color measurement systems Please note: Use of this app requires the purchase of a Bluetooth enabled ColorTrack Benchtop or Realtime system. To purchase a Bluetooth enabled system or upgrade your current system, please contact your account representative.

About

xade roast

This app helps coffee enthusiasts measure and analyze coffee roasts with various modes. Utilize your iPhone's camera and specialized attachments to precisely measure roast levels, particle sizes, and more, aiding in the pursuit of the perfect roasting profile.

Highlights
  • Multiple measurement modes (Picker, Nano, Microscope, Particle, Cube, Card)
  • iPhone camera integration for precise analysis
  • Roast scale matching and custom roast management
  • Particle size statistics
  • Exportable measurement history (Pro Feature)
  • AI-assisted mode changes
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xade roast provides different modes. All modes allow you to find a matching roast by first locating the roast using the xade roast scale. (see below regarding compatibility): Picker mode ------------ Pick a roast from the live stream and set the maching roast in the roast picker. Nano mode ----------- Attach xade nano to your iPhone camera and turn your iPhone into a precise roast measurement device. Access the measurement history of the last 90 days with the Pro Feature subscription and the history enabled. Run measurement batches and export your batch or history data as json. Microscope mode ------------------ Switch to microscope mode and select between different zoom factors (5x/10x/15x) and look into the details of your coffee. Recommendation: use xade nano for optimal lighting and sharp images with the hassle free fixed focus condition. Measure particles using the ruler grid. Particle mode ------------------ Switch to particle mode to get particle statistics of your ground coffee. Tip: Use a brush to dust the coffee on a white sheet of paper to get reliable results. Use xade nano for optimal lighting and focus point. Cube mode ----------- Place your iPhone on the xade cube and turn your iPhone into a precise roast measurement device. Card mode ----------- Use your own setup to measure the roast. The roast result is compared to our sample roast list or to beans and roasts created by you (Pro Features subscription). In conjunction with xade cube you can turn your iPhone into an extremely precise roast measurement device. Finding the perfect roasting profile for a specific taste needs experience. Being able to detect even slightest differences below human perception, is a helpful addition to your toolbox. Compatibility ========== Picker mode ------------- - all iPhones with iOS 18.0 or newer. Nano, microscope & particle mode: -------------------------- - iPhone 14 Pro - iPhone 14 Pro Max - iPhone 15 Pro - iPhone 15 Pro Max - iPhone 15 (nano required) - iPhone 15 Plus (nano required) - iPhone 16 - iPhone 16 Plus - iPhone 16 Pro - iPhone 16 Pro Max - iPhone 17 - iPhone 17 Pro - iPhone 17 Pro Max Cube & card mode: --------------------- - iPhone 12 Pro Max - iPhone 13 Mini - iPhone 13 - iPhone 13 Pro - iPhone 13 Pro Max - iPhone 14 - iPhone 14 Plus TECHNICAL SPECS AND CORE FEATURES ------------------------------------------- - STDEV on coffee between samples: ~0.3 on a [10, 100] scale.(1) - Continuous aperture ⌀ ~1-12mm / 0.2-4mm. (4) - D65 & D50, 2° observer.(2) - 45°/0° geometry. - Use your perception in picker mode to set the measured value. - AI assisted mode changes. - Display and export spectral data. Beta (2) - Manage your own roasts and locate your roast. (2) - Locate your roast with our standard roast list. - Visually see result in taken picture with extended sRGB.(3) 1 Determined with 18 samples of a roast degree of 45 with xade base for nano+ and motion measurement. 2 Available as Pro Feature subscription. D65/D50 and spectral graph are available when using xade card, xade cube or xade nano 3 Available in all supported iPhones. 4 xade cube / xade nano Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ iPhone and iOS are trademarks of Apple Inc.

Screenshots

ColorTrack4 screens
xade roast4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ColorTrack at none against xade roast's 2. ColorTrack also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). xade roast's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months). 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. xade roast sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. ColorTrack asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ColorTrack ships an update every 4 months, xade roast fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and June 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
ColorTrack versus xade roast: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterColorTrackxade roast
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size89 MB63 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFresh Roast Systems, Inceveloar GmbH

In-app purchases

None

ColorTrack

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

xade roast

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Features monthly$0.991 Month
  • Pro Features yearly$8.991 Year

Questions

Is ColorTrack free?
ColorTrack is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is xade roast free?
xade roast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ColorTrack or xade roast have ads?
Neither ColorTrack nor xade roast shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ColorTrack or xade roast?
ColorTrack ships an update every 4 months, and xade roast fortnightly. Most recently, ColorTrack was updated on September 8, 2026 and xade roast on June 5, 2026.

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