Comparison

xade roast vs DiFluid Cafe

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

Head to head
About

xade roast

This app helps coffee enthusiasts measure and analyze coffee roasts with various modes. Utilize your iPhone's camera and specialized attachments to precisely measure roast levels, particle sizes, and more, aiding in the pursuit of the perfect roasting profile.

Highlights
  • Multiple measurement modes (Picker, Nano, Microscope, Particle, Cube, Card)
  • iPhone camera integration for precise analysis
  • Roast scale matching and custom roast management
  • Particle size statistics
  • Exportable measurement history (Pro Feature)
  • AI-assisted mode changes
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xade roast provides different modes. All modes allow you to find a matching roast by first locating the roast using the xade roast scale. (see below regarding compatibility): Picker mode ------------ Pick a roast from the live stream and set the maching roast in the roast picker. Nano mode ----------- Attach xade nano to your iPhone camera and turn your iPhone into a precise roast measurement device. Access the measurement history of the last 90 days with the Pro Feature subscription and the history enabled. Run measurement batches and export your batch or history data as json. Microscope mode ------------------ Switch to microscope mode and select between different zoom factors (5x/10x/15x) and look into the details of your coffee. Recommendation: use xade nano for optimal lighting and sharp images with the hassle free fixed focus condition. Measure particles using the ruler grid. Particle mode ------------------ Switch to particle mode to get particle statistics of your ground coffee. Tip: Use a brush to dust the coffee on a white sheet of paper to get reliable results. Use xade nano for optimal lighting and focus point. Cube mode ----------- Place your iPhone on the xade cube and turn your iPhone into a precise roast measurement device. Card mode ----------- Use your own setup to measure the roast. The roast result is compared to our sample roast list or to beans and roasts created by you (Pro Features subscription). In conjunction with xade cube you can turn your iPhone into an extremely precise roast measurement device. Finding the perfect roasting profile for a specific taste needs experience. Being able to detect even slightest differences below human perception, is a helpful addition to your toolbox. Compatibility ========== Picker mode ------------- - all iPhones with iOS 18.0 or newer. Nano, microscope & particle mode: -------------------------- - iPhone 14 Pro - iPhone 14 Pro Max - iPhone 15 Pro - iPhone 15 Pro Max - iPhone 15 (nano required) - iPhone 15 Plus (nano required) - iPhone 16 - iPhone 16 Plus - iPhone 16 Pro - iPhone 16 Pro Max - iPhone 17 - iPhone 17 Pro - iPhone 17 Pro Max Cube & card mode: --------------------- - iPhone 12 Pro Max - iPhone 13 Mini - iPhone 13 - iPhone 13 Pro - iPhone 13 Pro Max - iPhone 14 - iPhone 14 Plus TECHNICAL SPECS AND CORE FEATURES ------------------------------------------- - STDEV on coffee between samples: ~0.3 on a [10, 100] scale.(1) - Continuous aperture ⌀ ~1-12mm / 0.2-4mm. (4) - D65 & D50, 2° observer.(2) - 45°/0° geometry. - Use your perception in picker mode to set the measured value. - AI assisted mode changes. - Display and export spectral data. Beta (2) - Manage your own roasts and locate your roast. (2) - Locate your roast with our standard roast list. - Visually see result in taken picture with extended sRGB.(3) 1 Determined with 18 samples of a roast degree of 45 with xade base for nano+ and motion measurement. 2 Available as Pro Feature subscription. D65/D50 and spectral graph are available when using xade card, xade cube or xade nano 3 Available in all supported iPhones. 4 xade cube / xade nano Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ iPhone and iOS are trademarks of Apple Inc.

About

DiFluid Cafe

This app analyzes your coffee brewing process using smart tool data and recipe matching. It provides feedback on brew quality, suggests adjustments for better taste, and connects you with a community of coffee enthusiasts for sharing and advice.

Highlights
  • Smart tool integration for brewing analysis
  • Recipe matching for specific beans and preferences
  • Brew quality assessment
  • Adjustment suggestions for taste improvement
  • Community sharing and feedback
  • User progress tracking
Features
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While the first iteration of the app is designed as an extension of the smart tools, future versions will allow you to sign into your own account and search for recipes that match your beans and brewing preferences. Do you use Stumptown coffee and prefer a pour-over? There's a recipe for that. Did you make some improvements? You'll easily be able to share it with the Café community, get feedback, and track the results of other users. Using information from Microbalance, DiFluid Café determines how well your coffee was brewed, and whether you stayed true to the recipe. Not a perfect outcome? Learn what needs to be adjusted to get the taste you are looking for. Can't figure it out? Need help? Ask questions in DiFluid Café. Get suggestions, be inspired, make comments. We're all coffee lovers here.

Screenshots

xade roast4 screens
DiFluid Cafe4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: xade roast at 5.0 against DiFluid Cafe's 2.2. xade roast also leads on ads (none vs shown). DiFluid Cafe's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (23 vs 1). On price, update cadence, monetization model 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. xade roast sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. DiFluid Cafe asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

xade roast holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DiFluid Cafe has 23 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

xade roast ships an update fortnightly, DiFluid Cafe every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
xade roast versus DiFluid Cafe: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameterxade roastDiFluid Cafe
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better2.2 (23 ratings)
Positive reviews—33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings123 — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB67 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developereveloar GmbHShenzhen Digitizing Fluid Technology Co.,Ltd

Customer experience

xade roast

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

DiFluid Cafe

All ratings20 ratings
Positive30.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative70.0%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

xade roast

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Features monthly$0.991 Month
  • Pro Features yearly$8.991 Year
None

DiFluid Cafe

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is xade roast free?
xade roast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DiFluid Cafe free?
DiFluid Cafe is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, xade roast or DiFluid Cafe?
xade roast is rated higher. xade roast averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while DiFluid Cafe averages 2.2 from 23 ratings.
Do xade roast or DiFluid Cafe have ads?
DiFluid Cafe shows ads; xade roast does not.
Which is updated more often, xade roast or DiFluid Cafe?
xade roast ships an update fortnightly, and DiFluid Cafe every 3 weeks. Most recently, xade roast was updated on November 3, 2026 and DiFluid Cafe on November 3, 2026.

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