Comparison

Bonsai Keeper vs GeeFlow

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

Head to head
About

Bonsai Keeper

Features
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Bonsai Keeper is a personal archive for bonsai growers who want to preserve the story of their trees over time. Every tree follows a path shaped by work, care, photographs, and decisions. Bonsai Keeper brings that information together in one organized place, always available on your device. • Organize your collection with a dedicated record for each tree. • Log work, repotting, pruning, and other events. • Add dated photographs and follow each tree’s evolution. • Manage fertilization and treatments, including custom mixes. • Review your calendar and activity history. • Schedule reminders with local notifications. • Create backups and export plant documentation. Bonsai Keeper is not a course and does not make decisions for you. It is designed for people who have already begun their bonsai journey and want to document it consistently and methodically. No account is required and there are no subscriptions. Collection data is stored locally on your device and remains under your control. Bonsai Keeper is free by choice: an independent project created as a contribution to the bonsai community.

About

GeeFlow

This app allows espresso enthusiasts to monitor, control, and profile coffee extractions using Bluetooth-enabled machines. It offers advanced brew profiling, real-time data visualization, and smart scale integration for precise brewing. The app prioritizes privacy and operates offline, storing all data locally.

Highlights
  • Advanced multi-step and freehand brew profiling
  • Real-time extraction dashboard and live charts
  • Smart Bluetooth coffee scale integration
  • Independent control of brew and steam boiler temperatures
  • Privacy-first, 100% offline operation
  • Built-in demo mode for exploration
Features
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GeeFlow is a free, open-source, privacy-first companion app designed for espresso enthusiasts to monitor, control, and profile coffee extractions over Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE). Whether you want fine-grained control over extraction pressure, real-time feedback from a smart coffee scale, or precise boiler temperature tuning, GeeFlow gives you complete command over your brewing setup. KEY FEATURES: 100% Free & Open-Source (GPL-3.0) • Fully open-source project with complete code transparency on GitHub. • Independent, community-driven software with no paywalled core features and no subscriptions. Advanced Brew Profiling • Multi-step profiling: Configure pre-infusion, pressure profiling, flow rates, and hold times. • Freehand brewing: Steer pressure and flow live directly from the control screen. • Auto-finish triggers: Automatically stop extractions based on target brew weight or volume. • Profile library: Create, duplicate, and customize multiple recipes. Real-Time Extraction Dashboard & Live Charts • Live telemetry: Monitor brew and steam boiler temperatures, brew pressure, water flow, and elapsed time. • Interactive curves: Real-time graphs for pressure, flow rate, weight, and flow-by-weight. • Shot history: Review recorded extraction curves and compare past brews. Smart Scale Integration • Seamlessly pair supported Bluetooth coffee scales. • Real-time weight and weight flow calculation feeding directly into dashboard charts and cut-off conditions. Machine Control & Settings • Independent control and target temperatures for brew and steam boilers. • Quick steam boiler toggle directly from the dashboard. • Low water level warnings and real-time heating status. Privacy-First & 100% Offline • No account or registration required. • Zero telemetry, zero analytics, zero data collection. • All recipes and brew data remain strictly stored on your local device. Built-in Demo Mode • Explore the full interface, test profiles, and experiment with charts without needing physical hardware connected. --- COMPATIBILITY: • Designed for and tested with the Wendougee Data-S espresso machine • Independent, community-driven project. Not affiliated with or endorsed by any hardware manufacturer. • Please follow all standard safety guidelines provided by your espresso machine manufacturer.

Screenshots

Bonsai Keeper4 screens
GeeFlow3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bonsai Keeper at none against GeeFlow's 4. Bonsai Keeper also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.2). On price, update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. GeeFlow sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Bonsai Keeper asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Bonsai Keeper versus GeeFlow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBonsai KeeperGeeFlow
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIkon s.r.l.Krzysztof Drobek

In-app purchases

None

Bonsai Keeper

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

GeeFlow

One-time4
  • Espresso$1.99
  • Cappuccino$4.99
  • Bag of Specialty Beans$14.99
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  • Year of Coffee$99.99

Questions

Is Bonsai Keeper free?
Bonsai Keeper is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GeeFlow free?
GeeFlow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Bonsai Keeper or GeeFlow have ads?
Neither Bonsai Keeper nor GeeFlow shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bonsai Keeper or GeeFlow?
Bonsai Keeper ships an update every 5 days, and GeeFlow every 5 days. Most recently, Bonsai Keeper was updated on October 24, 2026 and GeeFlow on October 31, 2026.

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