Comparison

xade roast vs Nelko

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

Nelko

This app offers a smart and creative label design experience with powerful editing tools, AI features, and a vast template library. It simplifies label creation for home, office, study, and gift packaging, making printing effortless and precise.

Highlights
  • Refreshed intuitive UI
  • All-in-one label creation
  • Massive template library
  • AI image generation
  • AI cutout tool
  • Support for various label types
Features
Currently charting
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Unlock your creativity with the Nelko App, the ultimate companion for your Nelko label and photo printers. Designed to bring your ideas to life, this powerful tool connects seamlessly with your hardware to help you design, edit, and print in seconds. Whether you are organizing your workspace, decorating a journal, or printing instant photos, Nelko provides everything you need to create without limits. Key Features: Versatile Printing: Seamlessly connect to all Nelko products to tackle any organizational or creative project. 1,000+ Design Resources: Access a massive, constantly updated library of over 1,000 templates, customizable stickers, and unique icons. AI-Enhanced Tools: Type keywords to generate original AI artwork, or use the smart cutout feature to instantly remove backgrounds for custom shapes. Total Customization: Choose from a wide variety of fonts, layouts, and formatting options to make every label and photo uniquely yours. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

xade roast4 screens
Nelko4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: xade roast at freemium against Nelko's subscription. Nelko's advantage is ratings volume (21K vs 1) and chart position (#152 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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 and Nelko sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for xade roast against 4.9 for Nelko. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Nelko has 21K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

xade roast ships an update fortnightly, Nelko every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
xade roast versus Nelko: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameterxade roastNelko
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.9 (21K ratings)
Positive reviews—95.8% of reviews
Number of ratings121K — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium — betterSubscription
Best chart rank—#152 — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS18.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB138 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developereveloar GmbHE-z Ink Technology Co., Ltd

Customer experience

xade roast

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

Nelko

All ratings20,848 ratings
Positive99.1%
Neutral0.3%
Negative0.6%
Written reviews2,765 reviews
Positive95.8%
Neutral0.7%
Negative3.5%

Bugs and requests

xade roast

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Nelko

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Printing misalignment after update
  • Connectivity issues with newer devices
  • Font size becoming too large after update

Requested features

4 requests
  • Barcode scanning capability
  • More font and design options
  • Ability to delete saved templates
  • Indicator for remaining label count

In-app purchases

2 purchases

xade roast

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Features monthly$0.991 Month
  • Pro Features yearly$8.991 Year
8 purchases

Nelko

Subscriptions6
  • Monthly - Limited Time Deal3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Monthly Subscription3 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Quarterly - Limited Time Deal$9.993 Months
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  • Quarterly Subscription$15.993 Months
  • Annual - Limited Time Deal$24.991 Year
  • Annual Subscription$45.991 Year
One-time2
  • 100 points, valid for 1 month$3.99
  • 300 points, valid for 2 months$8.99

Questions

Is xade roast free?
xade roast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Nelko free?
Nelko is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, xade roast or Nelko?
xade roast is rated higher. xade roast averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Nelko averages 4.9 from 21K ratings.
Do xade roast or Nelko have ads?
Neither xade roast nor Nelko shows ads.
Which is updated more often, xade roast or Nelko?
xade roast ships an update fortnightly, and Nelko every 8 days. Most recently, xade roast was updated on October 24, 2026 and Nelko on October 26, 2026.

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