Comparison

La Marzocco vs MugBee

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

Head to head
About

La Marzocco

Control your espresso workflow with advanced brewing, real-time monitoring, and detailed shot statistics. Manage multiple machines, schedule operations, and refine your coffee routine with data-driven insights for home or professional use.

Highlights
  • Advanced brewing parameter control
  • Real-time machine monitoring
  • Brew-by-Weight and Grind-by-Weight integration
  • Remote machine scheduling and management
  • Equipment sharing capabilities
  • Detailed shot statistics and usage tracking
Features
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La Marzocco For Home & Professional Baristas The La Marzocco app gives you complete control over your espresso workflow, whether you’re brewing at home or managing a busy café. Designed to work seamlessly with La Marzocco machines, it provides advanced brewing controls, real-time monitoring, and detailed shot statistics. Key Features Machine Control – Adjust brewing parameters, temperature, pressure, pre-brew & pre-infusion, schedule power on/off, auto-backflush, and monitor performance from anywhere. Coffee Station – Connect multiple La Marzocco machines and accessories for a cohesive coffee ecosystem. Brew-by-Weight & Grind-by-Weight – Pair your Linea Mini, Pico, or Swan grinder with a connected scale for café-level precision. Equipment Sharing – Grant machine access to others—perfect for home setups, shared spaces, and professional environments. Real-Time Insights – Track usage, see shot history, monitor performance, and refine your coffee routine with data-driven precision. What’s New? This new and improved La Marzocco app replaces both the previous La Marzocco Home App and La Marzocco Pro App, bringing a redesigned interface, expanded features, and more intuitive, responsive control over your equipment’s internal features and variables.

About

MugBee

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MugBee is the companion app for collectors who cherish every cup, bowl, and teapot in their collection. GALLERY — YOUR PERSONAL COLLECTION Photograph each piece and record maker details, materials, brand, capacity, and the story behind it. Browse your collection in grid, list, or card view. Search, filter by category, material, or artist, and sort however you like. FAVORITES Mark your most-loved pieces for quick access in a dedicated tab. JOURNEY — DAILY BREW TRACKER Log every tea or coffee session with brew parameters — dose, water, temperature, and time. Record your mood and which piece you used. A monthly calendar and year-long heatmap visualize your brewing habits at a glance. TODAY'S INSPIRATION Not sure which piece to use? Let MugBee pick one for you and start a brew session right away. SHARE YOUR COLLECTION Export your favorite photos as cards and collages — MugBee Plus members can remove the watermark for a clean, professional finish. BADGES & MILESTONES Unlock achievements as your collection and brew count grow — from First Mug and First Sip to Grand Collector and Legend Brew. Dedicated badges for your favorite artists and brands too. MUGBEE PLUS Unlock the full MugBee experience with a Plus subscription: • Unlimited photos per item • Multi-device iCloud photo sync • Watermark-free collage exports • Custom heatmap palettes and display themes • High-quality export New users get a 14-day free trial. FEATURES • Multiple gallery views: grid, list, and card • Detailed brew logging with parameters and mood • Year heatmap for habit tracking • Shareable cards and collages • Achievement badges across 4 categories • Custom groups to organize your collection • Supports English, Simplified Chinese • Designed for iPhone and iPad

Screenshots

La Marzocco3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: La Marzocco at none against MugBee's 3. La Marzocco also leads on device support and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price 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. MugBee sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. La Marzocco asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
La Marzocco versus MugBee: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLa MarzoccoMugBee
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (18 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews30.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings18 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNo—
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better—
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size103 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLa Marzocco s.r.l.原文 田

Bugs and requests

La Marzocco

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Firmware update timeouts
  • Connectivity issues, unable to pair with machine
  • App turns machine on randomly when losing WiFi
  • Home assistant integration broken after update

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add shot timer that takes up the entire screen
  • Add option to display temperature in Fahrenheit
  • Improve accessibility with larger fonts and better contrast
  • Add dark mode option
  • Integrate with voice assistants like Siri for voice commands

MugBee

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

La Marzocco

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

MugBee

Subscriptions3
  • MugBee Plus Monthly$1.991 Month
  • MugBee Plus Quarterly$2.993 Months
  • MugBee Plus Yearly$8.991 Year

Questions

Is La Marzocco free?
La Marzocco is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MugBee free?
MugBee is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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