Comparison

Espresso Shot Timer vs vcare.

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

Head to head
About

Espresso Shot Timer

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Get the best out of your espresso machine – with Espresso Shot Timer. Unlike ordinary stopwatches, this app uses your smartphone's accelerometer to detect the vibration of your espresso machine. Simply place your phone on the drip tray or cup rest, and the timer starts and stops automatically as soon as the pump runs. Features: - Auto-Start & Stop: No hands needed. The timer responds precisely to your machine starting. - Calibration: Individually adapts to your machine's vibrations. - Precision Timer: Displays time in seconds and milliseconds. - History: Automatically saves the time of your last shot. - Modern Design: Clean, dark interface that fits perfectly next to your machine. - Energy Efficient: Uses sensors intelligently to save battery. Perfect for home baristas and coffee lovers who want to optimize their workflow and achieve reproducible results without buying extra hardware. Support URL: https://github.com/janhartje/espresso-shot-timer/issues Privacy Policy URL: https://janhartje.github.io/espresso-shot-timer/privacy Nutzungsbedingungen (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ (Apple Standard EULA)

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vcare.

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vcare. brings fuel economy, spending, and vehicle maintenance together in a focused iPhone app. LOG EVERY FILL-UP Enter the amount paid, price per liter, and the total reading shown on the odometer. vcare. automatically calculates the distance from the previous reading, liters purchased, cost per kilometer, and average fuel economy in km/L. FULL AND PARTIAL FILL-UPS Only added a small amount of fuel? Mark it as a partial fill-up. Cost, liters, and distance count immediately, while fuel economy is clearly shown as an estimate. Every partial fill is combined into the cycle closed by the next full tank. EVERY VEHICLE, ONE OVERVIEW Add cars, motorcycles, vans, and other vehicles. Review one vehicle at a time or select “All vehicles” for an aggregate garage overview. COSTS AND MAINTENANCE Record maintenance, modifications, insurance, tax, cleaning, and other costs with a date, amount, and notes. The logbook keeps fuel and expenses in chronological order. REMINDERS AND NOTIFICATIONS Create reminders for oil changes, inspections, services, tires, or any custom task. Choose the date, time, and recurrence; vcare. schedules local notifications on your iPhone. USEFUL ANALYSIS Explore fuel-economy trends in km/L, consistency, monthly costs, and expense categories. The calendar brings completed activity and upcoming work together. PERSONAL AND PRIVATE Choose Italian or English, light, dark, or system appearance, and one of five accent palettes. The app icon follows the selected color. Your data stays on the device. vcare. requires no account and includes no advertising, tracking, or third-party analytics. Figures are informational estimates based on the data entered. vcare. does not replace the vehicle odometer, owner’s manual, or professional advice. VCARE PRO SUBSCRIPTION For new users, full access requires a monthly or annual auto-renewable subscription. Prices in Italy are €3.99 per month or €42.99 per year; prices may vary in other storefronts. Anyone who acquired vcare. before version 1.2 keeps full access at no charge. Payment is charged to the Apple Account at purchase confirmation. The subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period and can be managed in Apple Account settings. Terms: https://vcare.newhorizontechnology.it/terms Privacy: https://vcare.newhorizontechnology.it/privacy

Screenshots

Espresso Shot Timer4 screens
vcare.4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Espresso Shot Timer at daily against vcare.'s every 2 days. Espresso Shot Timer also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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. Espresso Shot Timer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and vcare. sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Espresso Shot Timer ships an update daily, vcare. every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 1, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Espresso Shot Timer versus vcare.: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEspresso Shot Timervcare.
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 2 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJan HartjeLUCA TABELLINI

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Espresso Shot Timer

Subscriptions1
  • Monatliche Unterstützung$0.991 Month
One-time3
  • Kleines Trinkgeld$2.99
  • Mittleres Trinkgeld$4.99
  • Großes Trinkgeld$11.99
2 purchases

vcare.

Subscriptions2
  • vcare. Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
  • vcare. Pro Annual$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Espresso Shot Timer free?
Espresso Shot Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is vcare. free?
vcare. is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Espresso Shot Timer or vcare. have ads?
Neither Espresso Shot Timer nor vcare. shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Espresso Shot Timer or vcare.?
Espresso Shot Timer ships an update daily, and vcare. every 2 days. Most recently, Espresso Shot Timer was updated on October 1, 2026 and vcare. on October 1, 2026.

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