J.O.E.® vs illy App
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
illy App
Discover a world of coffee tailored for enthusiasts. Earn rewards and unlock exclusive benefits through a loyalty program. Find your favorite products, locate nearby stores, and redeem your points for exciting experiences.
- Loyalty program access
- Product shop
- Store locator
- Earn and redeem rewards
- Tiered membership levels
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If you love excellent coffee, the new illy App is perfect for you. Enter a world of taste dedicated to those who share your passion. Sign up for our illy Lovers loyalty program to access unique advantages. Find your favorite illy products and buy them directly from the Shop with a new, easy, and intuitive experience Discover the stores closest to you with our Store Locator. Transform your purchases online and at participating illy stores into hearts. Use your hearts balance to give yourself rewards and amazing experiences, choosing from a rich and frequently updated catalog. With the hearts you earn, you can move from Explorer level to Master, and then to Elite, accessing greater and greater special benefits. Download the free App and get started on your journey into taste.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: J.O.E.® at 4.1 against illy App's 2.6. J.O.E.® also leads on ratings volume (315 vs 14). illy App's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.6). On price, review sentiment, update cadence 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
J.O.E.® holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: J.O.E.® has 315 ratings behind it against 14, 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 14% of illy App's.
J.O.E.® ships an update every 3 weeks, illy App monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | J.O.E.® | illy App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (315 ratings) — better | 2.6 (14 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 18.2% of reviews — better | 14.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 315 — better | 14 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 361 MB | 68 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | JURA Elektroapparate AG | illy |
Customer experience
J.O.E.®
illy App
In-app purchases
J.O.E.®
No in-app purchases
illy App
No in-app purchases









