Acaia Updater vs JURA Pocket Pilot
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Acaia Updater
This application consolidates firmware updates for various coffee scales and accessories into a single interface. It allows users to view and download the latest firmware, release notes, and access support information.
- Consolidated firmware updates
- Supports multiple Acaia models
- Displays firmware version and release notes
- Direct download of firmware
- Access to blog and support resources
- In-app contact for issues
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Introducing the Acaia Updater The Acaia Updater app combines the Pearl 2021, Pearl Model S, Lunar, Orion, Cinco, Pyxis, Orion, Orbit, Ion Beam, Horizon, Cosmo updaters through one interface. The original Pearl Updater will be kept online as the Pearl scale connection is different from that of the Lunar and other models. We will update both apps as we release new firmware updates. The Acaia Updater app will display and download all current firmware and information for the above models, including firmware version and release notes. You can visit our blog to see what we have introduced, along with other information that might be useful. https://acaia.co Under our Support/FAQ, you can also find more helpful information about how to update and troubleshoot. Contact us through the app or email support@acaia.co if you experience any issues.
JURA Pocket Pilot
This application guides users through the coffee preparation process using their fully automatic machine. Simply scan a QR code specific to your machine with your smartphone to launch a web-based guide that walks you through each step.
- QR code scanning for machine setup
- Web-based coffee preparation guide
- Step-by-step instructions
- Compatibility with JURA automatic machines
- Simple user interface
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How JURA Pocket Pilot works To use JURA Pocket Pilot, the fully automatic machine is simply equipped with the appropriate QR code, which can be downloaded online for the respective machine. If this is scanned with the smartphone, the web-based application opens automatically, which guides you through the coffee preparation in a few simple steps. The rest is done by the fully automatic machine.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Acaia Updater at 2.5 against JURA Pocket Pilot's 1.0. Acaia Updater also leads on review sentiment (38% vs 0%) and ratings volume (20 vs 1). JURA Pocket Pilot's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and monetization model 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. Acaia Updater sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. JURA Pocket Pilot asks for nothing beyond the download.
Acaia Updater holds the better App Store score, 2.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Acaia Updater has 20 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of Acaia Updater's written reviews are positive against 0% of JURA Pocket Pilot's.
Acaia Updater ships an update every 2 months, JURA Pocket Pilot every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Acaia Updater | JURA Pocket Pilot |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.5 (20 ratings) — better | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 37.5% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 20 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | #83 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 14.3 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | acaia | JURA Elektroapparate AG |
Customer experience
Acaia Updater
JURA Pocket Pilot
In-app purchases
Acaia Updater
- Lunar La Marzocco Firmware License$90.00
JURA Pocket Pilot
No in-app purchases
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