J.O.E.® vs Forkplate
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.
Forkplate
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Forkplate is a recipe and meal planning app built around the food you actually make — not an endless feed of recipes you'll never cook. Save your favourite recipes with photos, prep times, and labels. Plan your week with breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snack slots. Rate every meal and watch your cooking story unfold over time. YOUR RECIPE COLLECTION Add recipes your way — type them in, snap a photo, or just jot down the essentials. Organise with custom labels and find anything in seconds. MEAL PLANNING MADE SIMPLE Drag recipes into your weekly meal plan. Plan for yourself or assign meals to family members. Can't decide what to cook? Spin the wheel and let your recipe collection surprise you. RATE & REMEMBER Leave a rating and a personal note after every meal. Over time, you'll know exactly which recipes are keepers — and which ones to skip. YOUR COOKING STORY See your habits beautifully visualised — which meals you make most, how your tastes evolve, and your cooking streaks. WORKS OFFLINE — ALWAYS Every recipe is stored on your device first. No internet required to browse, plan, or cook. Your kitchen doesn't need Wi-Fi, and neither does Forkplate. OPTIONAL CLOUD SYNC (Solo Cloud) Upgrade to sync your recipes and meal plans across devices. Your data is backed up and always up to date. FAMILY SHARING (Family Plan) Create a shared family cookbook. Plan meals together, rate dishes as a family, and keep everyone on the same page — including the kids with child seats. Free to use. Premium upgrades available for cloud sync and family features. Terms of Use (EULA): https://forkplate.eu/terms Privacy Policy: https://forkplate.eu/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: J.O.E.® at none against Forkplate's 2. Forkplate's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Forkplate sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. J.O.E.® asks for nothing beyond the download.
J.O.E.® ships an update every 3 weeks, Forkplate every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | J.O.E.® | Forkplate |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (323 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 18.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 323 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 8 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 361 MB | 56 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | JURA Elektroapparate AG | Rokas Anisas |
In-app purchases
J.O.E.®
No in-app purchases
Forkplate
- Solo Cloud Monthly$1.991 Month
- Solo Lifetime$29.99









