Comparison

J.O.E.® vs The MICHELIN Guide

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

Head to head
About

J.O.E.®

Control your JURA automatic coffee machine remotely via your iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch. Customize coffee settings, access support resources, and order products from the JURA e-store. Receive maintenance reminders and track usage statistics.

Highlights
  • Remote coffee machine operation
  • Customizable coffee settings
  • Access to operating instructions and videos
  • Direct customer service connection
  • JURA e-store product ordering
  • Maintenance and cleaning notifications
  • Coffee preparation statistics
Features
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JURA Operating Experience (J.O.E.®) J.O.E.® - digital operation "With J.O.E.®, you can conveniently operate your JURA automatic speciality coffee machine via your iPhone, iPad or Apple Watch. You can make settings for your automatic specialty coffee machine with ease via the app. Operating instructions, explanatory videos and tips are at your fingertips wherever you are, and you can get answers to almost any question. For unanswered ones, customer service is at your side in just a few clicks. You can also order products easily and securely from the JURA e-store. J.O.E.® is compatible with all JURA automatic coffee machines equipped with Smart Connect or Wi-Fi Connect. Simply operate your automatic machine with the app and enjoy perfect coffee specialties en vogue and according to your personal taste." Coffee enjoyment Coffee strength, water quantity, temperature and milk foam: you can easily adjust the basic settings of your automatic speciality coffee machine to your personal taste via the app. You can also easily expand the existing variety of coffee specialties with your own creations. You can even personalize them with an individual image. Support Need help or have questions? In the app you will find the operating instructions, tips and explanatory videos. If a question should ever remain unanswered, connect to our customer service shortly. JURA Cockpit "Do you need to change the filter cartridge or clean the coffee machine? You'll receive notifications about upcoming care and cleaning tasks directly on your iPhone or iPad. You can also view statistics quickly and easily in the app. Would you like to know the number of coffees prepared or the number of cleanings performed? No problem, your data is available to you at any time. JURA E-Store Easy and secure shopping: Care products, accessories and spare parts. In the JURA E-Store you will find all our products for our automatic speciality coffee machines. If required, order them directly via J.O.E.® and have your purchase conveniently delivered to your home. Operation With Siri and the Apple Watch, you can operate JURA fully automatic coffee machines even smarter. You can prepare your coffee simply by voice command or with a tap of your finger on the Apple Watch. Extra If you are hosting a large group of people or holding a business meeting, you can conveniently enter the desired coffee specialties of your guests or customers in the app. Guaranteed, no order will ever be forgotten again. Award J.O.E.® 4.0 has been awarded the Red Dot Design Award in the Design Concept category. Innovations We are constantly developing the J.O.E.® app. Some of the advantages you currently benefit from: - Direct ordering of products in the integrated JURA e-store. - New design for easier operation - Extended functions in the JURA Cockpit, thanks to the new J.O.E.® account. Do you like the app? Rate us. By doing so, you will help us to make J.O.E.® even better.

About

The MICHELIN Guide

Discover and book top-rated restaurants and hotels worldwide. Plan your next trip with curated selections, create personalized lists, and access exclusive perks. Expert travel assistance is also available.

Highlights
  • Global restaurant and hotel listings
  • Instant booking for hotels
  • Create and share favorite place lists
  • Exclusive hotel upgrades and amenities (Plus membership)
  • Expert travel specialist assistance
Features
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Stay in amazing places. Eat unforgettable meals. Take the MICHELIN Guide app wherever you go. The MICHELIN Guide app puts the world’s best restaurants and hotels right in your pocket — and lets you book them. It marks the first time in history that the entire global guide — every restaurant in every location — is all together, all in one place. The app also includes the new and improved MICHELIN Guide hotel selection. Now you can instantly book the world’s most unique and exciting hotels, each one chosen for their extraordinary style, service, and personality. The MICHELIN Guide app makes it easier than ever to plan your next adventure or enhance your current one. Use it to quickly find and reserve restaurants and hotels near you or in a future destination; create and share lists of all your favorite places; or trial our “Plus” membership and receive free VIP upgrades and amenities at participating hotels. Need concierge-level care? Our expert travel specialists are waiting just a click away, available to assist with any aspect of your trip. They’re real people, ready to help you go places. So get going. Find great restaurants & hotels in each MICHELIN Guide city. Book amazing hotels wherever you find yourself. Download the app today.

Screenshots

J.O.E.®4 screens
The MICHELIN Guide4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: The MICHELIN Guide at 4.9 against J.O.E.®'s 4.1. The MICHELIN Guide also leads on review sentiment (41% vs 18%) and ratings volume (7.5K vs 320). J.O.E.®'s advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (18.6 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

The MICHELIN Guide holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The MICHELIN Guide has 7.5K ratings behind it against 320, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 18% of J.O.E.®'s written reviews are positive against 41% of The MICHELIN Guide's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

J.O.E.® ships an update every 3 weeks, The MICHELIN Guide every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 22, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
J.O.E.® versus The MICHELIN Guide: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJ.O.E.®The MICHELIN Guide
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (320 ratings)4.9 (7.5K ratings) — better
Positive reviews18.1% of reviews41.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3207.5K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#142 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size361 MB172 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperJURA Elektroapparate AGTablet Inc

Customer experience

J.O.E.®

All ratings315 ratings
Positive76.5%
Neutral3.8%
Negative19.7%
Written reviews498 reviews
Positive18.1%
Neutral10.6%
Negative71.3%

The MICHELIN Guide

All ratings7,525 ratings
Positive97.1%
Neutral1.0%
Negative1.9%
Written reviews358 reviews
Positive41.1%
Neutral11.7%
Negative47.2%

Bugs and requests

J.O.E.®

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

The MICHELIN Guide

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes on launch
  • Location services not working as expected
  • Search functionality not returning relevant results
  • Inability to save or access user-created lists

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to search by cuisine, price range, and other filters
  • Map view with location-based recommendations
  • User-generated reviews and photos
  • Offline mode for accessing content without internet
  • Landscape mode support for tablets

In-app purchases

None

J.O.E.®

No in-app purchases

None

The MICHELIN Guide

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is J.O.E.® free?
J.O.E.® is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is The MICHELIN Guide free?
The MICHELIN Guide is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, J.O.E.® or The MICHELIN Guide?
The MICHELIN Guide is rated higher. J.O.E.® averages 4.1 out of 5 from 320 ratings, while The MICHELIN Guide averages 4.9 from 7.5K ratings.
Do J.O.E.® or The MICHELIN Guide have ads?
Neither J.O.E.® nor The MICHELIN Guide shows ads.
Which is updated more often, J.O.E.® or The MICHELIN Guide?
J.O.E.® ships an update every 3 weeks, and The MICHELIN Guide every 9 days. Most recently, J.O.E.® was updated on October 22, 2026 and The MICHELIN Guide on October 22, 2026.

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