xade roast vs Coffee Roast Tracker
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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.
Coffee Roast Tracker
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Track your roasts, calculate roast levels by weight loss, and perfect your craft as a home roaster. No account required. Your data stays on your device. Coffee Roast Tracker is a simple tool for home coffee roasters who want to calculate their small-batch coffee roast levels, track their results, and improve consistency over time. How it works: 1. Start a roast by entering your bean origin and green weight 2. After roasting, log your final weight 3. The app calculates your weight loss percentage and determines your roast level. Features: - Automatic roast level detection - From Light (City-) to French roast, based on industry-standard weight loss percentages - Roast history - All your roasts saved and searchable, grouped by date - Quick stats - See your average weight loss, most common roast level, and total roasts at a glance - Roast guide - Reference chart showing weight loss ranges for each roast level (City- through French) - Dark mode - Easy on the eyes during early morning roasts - Edit & undo - Made a mistake? Edit entries or undo deletions
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: xade roast at Free against Coffee Roast Tracker's $0.99. Coffee Roast Tracker's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On ads 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
xade roast is free to download; Coffee Roast Tracker costs $0.99 up front. xade roast sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Coffee Roast Tracker asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | xade roast | Coffee Roast Tracker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $0.99 |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 63 MB | 20 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | eveloar GmbH | Zombit Studios LLC |
In-app purchases
xade roast
- Pro Features monthly$0.991 Month
- Pro Features yearly$8.991 Year
Coffee Roast Tracker
No in-app purchases
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