Grounded vs DeskBean
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Grounded
This app helps remote workers, freelancers, and students find work-friendly cafes. It provides a detailed Work Score and individual ratings for WiFi, outlets, and seating, along with real-time community updates.
- Verified Work Score for cafes
- Individual ratings for WiFi, outlets, seating
- Real-time updates on cafe occupancy
- Live community feed with check-ins and reviews
- Filter and search for specific amenities
- Map view to discover local spots
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Never waste time at the wrong café again. Grounded shows you work-friendly cafés with a verified 0-100 Work Score, so you know before you go. With 980+ cafés rated across Southern California, you're never guessing where to open your laptop. Built for remote workers, freelancers, and students: Grounded Score: Every café gets a 0-100 rating based on work-friendliness Individual grades: WiFi, outlets, seating, parking, and food all rated A-F Live community feed: Check-ins, photos, and reviews from real remote workers Filter and search: Find exactly what you need, great WiFi, plenty of outlets, ample seating Map view: Discover work spots across your city Whether you're a freelancer, student, or remote employee, Grounded helps you find cafés that actually work for work. Stop guessing. Start working. Download Grounded and discover your new favorite work spot today.
DeskBean
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Find work cafes for getting work done, scored for Work, Vibe, and Food. Explore the map, or a curated city guide. Find a place with good wifi, outlets, seating, AC, and save you favorites to a list. Customize your desk and check in to collect beans to fill your bean jar. Privacy Policy: https://deskbean.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Grounded at none against DeskBean's 3. Grounded also leads on iOS requirement (16.6 vs 26.0). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. DeskBean sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 3 months. Grounded asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Grounded | DeskBean |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (8 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 86 MB | 39 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Grounded App LLC | Limu Labs, LLC |
In-app purchases
Grounded
No in-app purchases
DeskBean
- DeskBean Pro Quarterly$3.993 Months
- DeskBean Pro Annual$9.991 Year
- DeskBean Pro Lifetime$19.99
