# Philz Coffee vs Nespresso Smart

The clearest difference is rating: Nespresso Smart at 3.4 against Philz Coffee's 2.1. Nespresso Smart also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (714 vs 15). Philz Coffee's advantage is review sentiment (23% vs 3%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Nespresso Smart holds the better App Store score, 3.4 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Nespresso Smart has 714 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 23% of Philz Coffee's written reviews are positive against 3% of Nespresso Smart's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Philz Coffee ships an update every 3 weeks, Nespresso Smart monthly. Both last shipped on November 11, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Philz Coffee | Nespresso Smart |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.1 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/philz-coffee/id1298298285/reviews) | **[3.4 (714 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nespresso-smart/id6480109616/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 15 | **714** |
| Positive reviews | **23.1% of reviews** | 3.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | #198 | **#105** |
| Size | 85 MB | 65 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Philz Coffee](https://appshunter.io/developer/1298298284) | [Nestle Nespresso SA](https://appshunter.io/developer/342879437) |

## What reviewers say

### Philz Coffee

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/philz-coffee/id1298298285)

**Currently charting:** #198 Top Free · Food & Drink (US App Store)

Easily order your favorite coffee or tea for pickup, customize drinks to your exact preferences, and quickly reorder past favorites. Track your order status and find the nearest location.

**Highlights:** Order coffee and tea for pickup, Customize drinks to personal taste, Receive order status updates, Browse and reorder favorites, Find nearest locations

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Convenient ordering
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🤖 Personalized experience
- 💡 Innovative design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable
- ⏱️ Inaccurate order status updates
- 🤷‍♂️ Confusing user experience
- 💳 Issues with payment and gift cards

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Login issues and constant re-logins
- Unable to add or update account information
- Ordering process glitches

**Requested features**

- Ability to order multiple items at once
- Option to save favorite orders
- Integration with loyalty/rewards program
- Improved location-based features


### Nespresso Smart

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nespresso-smart/id6480109616)

**Currently charting:** #105 Top Free · Food & Drink (US App Store)

Unlock advanced functionalities for your Nespresso connected coffee machine. Pair your device to brew customized coffee, access maintenance guides for optimal quality, and follow step-by-step recipes for exquisite coffee creations.

**Highlights:** Pair and brew with connected machine, Customize coffee length, Step-by-step recipe guides, Enhanced maintenance content, Expert support and tutorials

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Good app
- 👍 Allows updating machine and changing coffee size

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connection issues
- 🤯 Difficult to use, especially for those with eyesight problems
- 🤔 Unclear why multiple apps are needed
- 🔁 Keeps deleting paired machines
- 🚫 Doesn't work with certain machines or regions

**Reported bugs**

- Doesn't connect to WiFi
- Login issues, can't register account
- Bluetooth pairing problems
- App gets stuck in a loop, needs update that doesn't come
- Factory reset button doesn't work

**Requested features**

- Chat capabilities with support
- Ability to select cup volume per cup, not just globally


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Philz Coffee free?

Philz Coffee is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Nespresso Smart free?

Nespresso Smart is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Philz Coffee or Nespresso Smart?

Nespresso Smart is rated higher. Philz Coffee averages 2.1 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Nespresso Smart averages 3.4 from 714 ratings.

### Do Philz Coffee or Nespresso Smart have ads?

Neither Philz Coffee nor Nespresso Smart shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Philz Coffee or Nespresso Smart?

Philz Coffee ships an update every 3 weeks, and Nespresso Smart monthly. Most recently, Philz Coffee was updated on November 11, 2026 and Nespresso Smart on November 11, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Philz Coffee or Nespresso Smart?

Philz Coffee currently peaks at #198 in the App Store charts, and Nespresso Smart at #105. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*