Simple Espresso Timer vs VibrFlow
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Simple Espresso Timer
This app automatically starts a timer when it detects the sound of your espresso machine brewing. Simply press stop when your shot is complete. It's designed to be placed near your machine for easy use.
- Automatic timer start via sound detection
- Manual stop function
- Simple, minimalist interface
- Designed for proximity to espresso machine
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When you're ready to start brewing your shot, you just start the app and place your phone near your espresso machine. The app will detect sound from your microphone and the timer will start counting. Once your shot is done, you press stop and that's it.
VibrFlow
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Perfect Espresso, Automatically. Timing is the secret to great espresso, but managing a machine, a scale, and a manual timer at once is a lot to handle. VibrFlow is the smart companion for every home barista. It uses your iPhone's built-in vibration sensor to detect when your pump kicks in and stops the second it’s done—with zero effort required from you. Why VibrFlow? Stop reaching for the start button. Just place your phone on top of your machine and pull your shot. VibrFlow's live tracker seamlessly transitions from Ready to Pulling to Cooldown. Key Features: • Automatic Timing: Hands-free start and stop using highly precise vibration detection. • Set & Forget: No buttons to press during your morning routine. • Shot History: Automatically log every pull grouped by day to track your consistency over time. • Universal Compatibility: A quick, guided 2-phase calibration ensures it works perfectly with any espresso machine (Gaggia, Breville, De'Longhi, and more). • Barista-Friendly Design: A clean, modern, and dark-mode friendly interface that looks great in any coffee corner. How It Works: 1. Run a quick one-time calibration to capture your machine's idle and active vibrations. 2. Place your phone on your espresso machine. 3. Start your shot—VibrFlow handles the rest! Focus on the flow, not the clock. Download VibrFlow today and upgrade your morning coffee ritual.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Simple Espresso Timer at none against VibrFlow's 2. VibrFlow's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 6 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and ads 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. VibrFlow sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Simple Espresso Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.
Simple Espresso Timer ships an update every 6 months, VibrFlow daily. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Simple Espresso Timer | VibrFlow |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 51 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Peter Bodskov | Kaan Yaren |
In-app purchases
Simple Espresso Timer
No in-app purchases
VibrFlow
- Vibrflow Premium Monthly$0.99
- Vibrflow Premium Lifetime$9.99
Questions
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