Roast Pilot vs BeanGo Cube Xpro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Roast Pilot
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Take the guesswork out of roasting and unlock the full potential of your RK Drum. Roast Pilot is the essential companion for the artisan roaster, transforming your manual setup into a smart, data-driven system for achieving the perfect roast. Paired with the Roast Pilot companion hardware, this app gives you unprecedented command over your roast cycle. No more frantic scribbling on notepads or trying to remember past roast parameters. From charge to drop, every critical data point is monitored, controlled, and saved right on your iPhone or iPad. KEY FEATURES: REAL-TIME ROAST MONITORING: Watch your roast unfold with a beautiful, dynamic graph. Track crucial variables in real-time, including Bean Temperature (T bean β ), Environment Temperature (T env β ), and the critical Rate of Rise (RoR) to make split-second decisions with confidence. PRECISION ROASTER CONTROL: Directly adjust your roaster's heat and fan speed from the app. Nudge your roast curve to perfectly follow your desired profile without ever leaving your screen. AUTOMATED ROAST LOGGING: Roast Pilot automatically records every second of your roast, creating a detailed log. Mark key events with a single tapβsuch as Charge, Dry End, First Crack, and Dropβfor precise post-roast analysis. SEAMLESS WI-FI CONNECTION: Designed exclusively for RK Drums equipped with the Roast Pilot hardware module. The app connects effortlessly over your local Wi-Fi network, ensuring a stable and highly responsive connection to your roaster. COMING SOON: We are constantly working to improve Roast Pilot! Future updates will include: Roast Profile Library: Save, load, and overlay your favorite roast profiles to achieve ultimate consistency. Data Export: Export your roast logs for advanced analysis and sharing with the roasting community. Whether you're a passionate home roaster seeking consistency or a small-batch professional demanding precision, Roast Pilot is the co-pilot you need to elevate your craft. Please Note: This application requires the companion Roast Pilot hardware module for RK Drums to function. To learn more or to purchase the hardware, please visit RKDrums.com.
BeanGo Cube Xpro
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Multiple Auto Roast modes via intuitive interface for easy operation, effortlessly master your favorite coffee flavors. - Automatic first crack detection and record entire crack development in the profile - Auto Roast with PID-controlled temperature. Share the profile and repeat the flavor easily - Setup Auto Recipe to Control Roasting Plan Precisely - Control Heat / Fan / Drum Levels in Real Time - Setup target development period (DTR) upfront and stop roasting automatically - Share, download and repeat a profile automatically with just 1 click
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Verdict
Roast Pilot and BeanGo Cube Xpro are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters β price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them β neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Roast Pilot ships an update every 6 weeks, BeanGo Cube Xpro every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Roast Pilot | BeanGo Cube Xpro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 3 weeks β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 β better | 15.6 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 358 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Brian Carter | Jiyonson Co. Ltd |
In-app purchases
Roast Pilot
No in-app purchases
BeanGo Cube Xpro
No in-app purchases
Questions
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Is BeanGo Cube Xpro free?
Do Roast Pilot or BeanGo Cube Xpro have ads?
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