Comparison

Dolce Timer vs Capsula Timer

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

Head to head
About

Dolce Timer

This app guides you in preparing beverages from non-automatic coffee machines. It accurately indicates when to switch off the machine based on your chosen beverage volume, ensuring a perfect brew every time. Simply set the volume, start the timer, and follow the visual or audible cues.

Highlights
  • Set beverage volume
  • Visual and audible signals
  • Precise switch-off indication
  • Supports non-automatic machines
  • Capsule volume recommendations
Features
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The Dolce Timer application helps you to prepare your favorite beverages in non-automatic coffee machines indicating when to switch off the machine according to the set beverage volume.  Set the beverage volume with the selector following the recommendation indicated on the capsule, tap the START button and wait for a visual or an audible signal to turn off your machine. As simple as that. Note: start the machine at the same time you start the timer. Dolce Timer is an independent tool to help consumers of the specific coffee machines brand prepare their coffee/tea in the best possible way.

About

Capsula Timer

Features
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Capsula is a fast, precise timer for capsule machines. Choose a preset for Nespresso® or Dolce Gusto®, tap once, and get a perfectly timed extraction—every time. Highlights: One-tap presets for capsule coffee Custom timers & favorites Haptic + sound alert with quick mute Apple Watch app: Digital Crown control & complication Works with screen locked; reliable notifications Minimal design, dark mode ready Brew with consistency and enjoy your best cup—shot after shot. Not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Nespresso® or Dolce Gusto®/Nestlé®. Trademarks belong to their respective owners.

Screenshots

Dolce Timer2 screens
Capsula Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Dolce Timer at every 2 months against Capsula Timer's every 4 months. Dolce Timer also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.6). 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dolce Timer ships an update every 2 months, Capsula Timer every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Dolce Timer versus Capsula Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDolce TimerCapsula Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (521 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews82.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings521 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS11.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJasmin NisicMatias Muzio

Bugs and requests

Dolce Timer

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Apple Watch timer pauses when watch enters sleep mode
  • Advertisements block timer view during operation
  • App not functional on Apple Watch

Requested features

7 requests
  • Sound/beep notification when timer finishes
  • Ad-free paid version option
  • Countdown display showing remaining seconds
  • Drink selection menu with automatic measurements
  • XL pod size settings for larger drinks
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  • Better Apple Watch integration and stability
  • Clear instructions on when to start timer

Capsula Timer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Dolce Timer

No in-app purchases

None

Capsula Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Dolce Timer free?
Dolce Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Capsula Timer free?
Capsula Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Dolce Timer or Capsula Timer have ads?
Both Dolce Timer and Capsula Timer show ads.
Which is updated more often, Dolce Timer or Capsula Timer?
Dolce Timer ships an update every 2 months, and Capsula Timer every 4 months. Most recently, Dolce Timer was updated on September 23, 2026 and Capsula Timer on September 10, 2026.

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