Comparison

despresso for DE1 vs GeeFlow

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

Head to head
About

despresso for DE1

This application connects directly via Bluetooth to a specific espresso machine, allowing for enhanced control and monitoring. It supports various scales and is designed for users of the DE1 espresso machine.

Highlights
  • Direct Bluetooth BLE connection
  • Control DE1 espresso machine
  • Monitor machine status
  • Supports multiple scales
  • Tested with DE1 hardware
Features
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A new app for the decent de1 espresso machine. It is intended to be running with a direct Bluetooth BLE connection to the decent espresso machine. Supported devices: - decent de1 (tested with 1.43 hardware) - Atomax Skale 2 (thx for sponsoring us!) - Acaia Lunar - Eureka - Decent scale, Half decent scale - ...

About

GeeFlow

This app allows espresso enthusiasts to monitor, control, and profile coffee extractions using Bluetooth-enabled machines. It offers advanced brew profiling, real-time data visualization, and smart scale integration for precise brewing. The app prioritizes privacy and operates offline, storing all data locally.

Highlights
  • Advanced multi-step and freehand brew profiling
  • Real-time extraction dashboard and live charts
  • Smart Bluetooth coffee scale integration
  • Independent control of brew and steam boiler temperatures
  • Privacy-first, 100% offline operation
  • Built-in demo mode for exploration
Features
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GeeFlow is a free, open-source, privacy-first companion app designed for espresso enthusiasts to monitor, control, and profile coffee extractions over Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE). Whether you want fine-grained control over extraction pressure, real-time feedback from a smart coffee scale, or precise boiler temperature tuning, GeeFlow gives you complete command over your brewing setup. KEY FEATURES: 100% Free & Open-Source (GPL-3.0) • Fully open-source project with complete code transparency on GitHub. • Independent, community-driven software with no paywalled core features and no subscriptions. Advanced Brew Profiling • Multi-step profiling: Configure pre-infusion, pressure profiling, flow rates, and hold times. • Freehand brewing: Steer pressure and flow live directly from the control screen. • Auto-finish triggers: Automatically stop extractions based on target brew weight or volume. • Profile library: Create, duplicate, and customize multiple recipes. Real-Time Extraction Dashboard & Live Charts • Live telemetry: Monitor brew and steam boiler temperatures, brew pressure, water flow, and elapsed time. • Interactive curves: Real-time graphs for pressure, flow rate, weight, and flow-by-weight. • Shot history: Review recorded extraction curves and compare past brews. Smart Scale Integration • Seamlessly pair supported Bluetooth coffee scales. • Real-time weight and weight flow calculation feeding directly into dashboard charts and cut-off conditions. Machine Control & Settings • Independent control and target temperatures for brew and steam boilers. • Quick steam boiler toggle directly from the dashboard. • Low water level warnings and real-time heating status. Privacy-First & 100% Offline • No account or registration required. • Zero telemetry, zero analytics, zero data collection. • All recipes and brew data remain strictly stored on your local device. Built-in Demo Mode • Explore the full interface, test profiles, and experiment with charts without needing physical hardware connected. --- COMPATIBILITY: • Designed for and tested with the Wendougee Data-S espresso machine • Independent, community-driven project. Not affiliated with or endorsed by any hardware manufacturer. • Please follow all standard safety guidelines provided by your espresso machine manufacturer.

Screenshots

despresso for DE11 screens
GeeFlow3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: GeeFlow at 100% against despresso for DE1's 20%. GeeFlow also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.4) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 5 weeks). despresso for DE1's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ratings volume (9 vs 1). On price, ads, 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. GeeFlow sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. despresso for DE1 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

GeeFlow holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: despresso for DE1 has 9 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of despresso for DE1's written reviews are positive against 100% of GeeFlow's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

despresso for DE1 ships an update every 5 weeks, GeeFlow every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
despresso for DE1 versus GeeFlow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameterdespresso for DE1GeeFlow
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (9 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews20.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings9 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB50 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperMarkus MiertschinkKrzysztof Drobek

Customer experience

despresso for DE1

All ratings8 ratings
Positive62.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral40.0%
Negative40.0%

GeeFlow

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

despresso for DE1

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

GeeFlow

One-time4
  • Espresso$1.99
  • Cappuccino$4.99
  • Bag of Specialty Beans$14.99
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  • Year of Coffee$99.99

Questions

Is despresso for DE1 free?
despresso for DE1 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GeeFlow free?
GeeFlow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, despresso for DE1 or GeeFlow?
GeeFlow is rated higher. despresso for DE1 averages 3.4 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while GeeFlow averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do despresso for DE1 or GeeFlow have ads?
Neither despresso for DE1 nor GeeFlow shows ads.
Which is updated more often, despresso for DE1 or GeeFlow?
despresso for DE1 ships an update every 5 weeks, and GeeFlow every 5 days. Most recently, despresso for DE1 was updated on November 3, 2026 and GeeFlow on October 31, 2026.

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