Comparison

Plume vs XS Espresso

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

Head to head
About

Plume

Order ahead and earn rewards at your favorite cafe. Save time by skipping the line and get closer to earning a free coffee. Enjoy wholesome food and great coffee designed to make you feel good from the inside out.

Highlights
  • Order ahead
  • Skip the queue
  • Earn loyalty rewards
  • Wholesome food options
  • Great coffee selection
Features
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Welcome to Plume's order-ahead and loyalty app. Save time, skip the queue and get closer towards earning a free coffee! At Plume, we believe that to get the most out of life, you have to see the best in life. It gets a whole lot easier when your mind, body and spirit are in a good place. We help people do just that. With deliciously wholesome food and great coffee, served with a smile, we help people feel good, from the inside out, making it easier to take a little positivity out into the world. Whether it’s the feeling of escape, a chance to daydream, or just a moment to enjoy what you love, we’re here for you. So embrace a little optimism, and see the difference it makes.

About

XS Espresso

Order your favorite drinks and skip the queue with this convenient mobile ordering app. Link your loyalty card to easily redeem rewards and enjoy your purchases faster.

Highlights
  • Mobile ordering
  • Skip the line
  • Loyalty card integration
  • Redeem freebies
  • Faster purchases
Features
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Skip the line and enjoy your XS favourites sooner with our XS Espresso ordering app. Add your Loyalty Card and redeem your hard-earned freebies.

Screenshots

Plume3 screens
XS Espresso4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Plume at 67% against XS Espresso's 0%. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

Plume ships an update every 4 months, XS Espresso every 3 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Plume versus XS Espresso: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlumeXS Espresso
PriceFreeFree
Rating—2.2 (19 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—19 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLifeGrainXS ESPRESSO NORTH PARRAMATTA PTY LTD

Customer experience

Plume

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

XS Espresso

Written reviews9 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral11.1%
Negative88.9%

In-app purchases

None

Plume

No in-app purchases

None

XS Espresso

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Plume free?
Plume is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is XS Espresso free?
XS Espresso is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Plume or XS Espresso have ads?
Neither Plume nor XS Espresso shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Plume or XS Espresso?
Plume ships an update every 4 months, and XS Espresso every 3 months. Most recently, Plume was updated on November 3, 2026 and XS Espresso on November 3, 2026.

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