Dolce Gusto vs Capsula Timer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Dolce Gusto
This app helps you prepare beverages from non-automatic Dolce Gusto machines. It signals when your drink is ready based on the selected volume, ensuring a perfect cup every time. Simply set the volume, start the timer, and follow the visual or audible cues.
- Beverage preparation timer
- Volume selection based on capsule
- Visual and audible signals
- Hot and cold beverage support
- Simple user interface
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Dolce Gusto: Timer is an application that assists you in preparing your favourite beverages in non-automatic Dolce Gusto machines by signalling when your beverage is ready based on the selected volume. Set the beverage volume by tapping the selector according to the capsule's recommendation, then press the Start Timer button and wait for a visual or audible signal to turn the lever to the stop position. Turn the lever to the desired hot/cold position and start the timer at the same time. Dolce Timer is a stand-alone program designed to make preparing beverages as simple as possible for consumers.
Capsula Timer
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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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Dolce Gusto at none against Capsula Timer's shown. Dolce Gusto also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Dolce Gusto ships an update every 3 weeks, Capsula Timer every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Dolce Gusto | Capsula Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Goran Chakarevski | Matias Muzio |
In-app purchases
Dolce Gusto
No in-app purchases
Capsula Timer
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Dolce Gusto free?
Is Capsula Timer free?
Do Dolce Gusto or Capsula Timer have ads?
Which is updated more often, Dolce Gusto or Capsula Timer?
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