Comparison

Roast Pilot vs Coffee Insite

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

Head to head
About

Roast Pilot

Features
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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 ​ ), Environment Temperature (T env ​ ), 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 tapβ€”such as Charge, Dry End, First Crack, and Dropβ€”for 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.

About

Coffee Insite

Features
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This is a app for easily recording and sharing coffee brewing and roasting information. On the current screen, you can try out the basic yet essential features directly. Each feature is also available separately in the chart menu. Additional recording options are available after sign in with Google or Apple.

Screenshots

Roast Pilot4 screens
Coffee Insite4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Roast Pilot at none against Coffee Insite's shown. Coffee Insite's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Roast Pilot ships an update every 6 weeks, Coffee Insite every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Roast Pilot versus Coffee Insite: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRoast PilotCoffee Insite
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 3 weeks β€” better
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.014 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size358 MB22 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperBrian CarterHyunsu Lee

In-app purchases

None

Roast Pilot

No in-app purchases

None

Coffee Insite

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Roast Pilot free?
Roast Pilot is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Coffee Insite free?
Coffee Insite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Roast Pilot or Coffee Insite have ads?
Coffee Insite shows ads; Roast Pilot does not.
Which is updated more often, Roast Pilot or Coffee Insite?
Roast Pilot ships an update every 6 weeks, and Coffee Insite every 3 weeks. Most recently, Roast Pilot was updated on September 26, 2026 and Coffee Insite on October 24, 2026.

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