Comparison

Dolce Gusto Timer vs XConfessions

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

Head to head
About

Dolce Gusto Timer

This application guides you through making your Dolce Gusto drinks with precise timing. Simply select your desired beverage, and the app will notify you when it's ready. It's the only dedicated tool for optimizing your Dolce Gusto coffee experience.

Highlights
  • Precise drink timing
  • Select your drink
  • Preparation notifications
  • Easy to use interface
  • Dolce Gusto machine guide
Features
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This is the only one application to make your Dolce Gusto drinks. Dolce Gusto Timer help you to use your Dolce Gusto machine: it says you exact timing for your drinks. It's easy: you just have to select your drink and here we go, our application notifies you when it's done. The brand Dolce Gusto is owned by Produits Nestlé S.A., the application is not related to Produits Nestlé S.A. or any of its partners.

About

XConfessions

This app is a fun, free game for couples to explore shared fantasies and spice up their relationships. Users swipe on fantasies, and matches are saved to a shared bank for couples to bring to life. It's designed for couples, new dating partners, or even solo exploration.

Highlights
  • Explore hundreds of fantasies
  • Swipe right for shared interests
  • Match fantasies with partner
  • Save matched fantasies to a bank
  • Play solo for self-discovery
  • Connect with multiple partners
Features
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XConfessions: The Ultimate Exploration Game Discover a world of shared desires and new experiences with your partner(s)! Ready to ignite the spark in your relationship? Turn discovery into a game with our curated selection of adventurous ideas and romantic scenarios. Whether you're on a third date, exploring a new flame, or in a long-term partnership, XConfessions makes it easy to talk about what you really want. How it works: Simply connect with a partner, friend, or date, and browse a massive deck of experience cards. Swipe through ideas that peak your interest. When you both swipe 'yes', it’s a match! Your shared interests are stored in your private bank, ready to be turned into a dreamy reality. Why XConfessions? At XConfessions, the connection you deserve is just a download away. There’s no judgment here, only opportunities to expand your horizons and explore your chemistry. Whether you prefer classic romance or bold new adventures, you’re guaranteed to find something that excites you. Inclusive & Flexible: - For Everyone: Our app is proudly LGBTQ+ inclusive, embracing all genders and orientations. - Flexible Play: Whether you are single, in an open relationship, long-distance, or exploring with one or more partners—it’s your call. - Break the Ice: Perfect for moving past the small talk and starting deep, meaningful conversations. Swipe, Match, and Play: 1. Set up your profile for free in seconds. 2. Swipe through cards. If you and your partner both swipe right, you have a match! 3. Chat & Plan. Use your matches to plan real-life dates and new experiences. What the world is saying: "Getting the conversation started between couples." — Bustle "Making it easier to talk about your deepest desires." — Dazed "A game changer for exploring relationship chemistry." — Elite Daily Privacy & Security: Invite Only: Only users you share your private code with can play with you. Double-Blind Swiping: No pressure. Interest only goes two ways. You and your partner will only see the ideas you BOTH swiped right for.

Screenshots

Dolce Gusto Timer3 screens
XConfessions4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Dolce Gusto Timer at 74% against XConfessions's 36%. Dolce Gusto Timer also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 months). XConfessions's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.5 vs 4.2). On price, ratings volume, device support and iOS requirement 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. XConfessions sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Dolce Gusto Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

XConfessions holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 21 and 54 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 74% of Dolce Gusto Timer's written reviews are positive against 36% of XConfessions's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dolce Gusto Timer ships an update fortnightly, XConfessions every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Dolce Gusto Timer versus XConfessions: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDolce Gusto TimerXConfessions
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (21 ratings)4.5 (54 ratings) — better
Positive reviews74.5% of reviews — better36.1% of reviews
Number of ratings2154 — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 5 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB59 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperPierre PetteraErika Lust SL

Customer experience

Dolce Gusto Timer

All ratings21 ratings
Positive81.0%
Neutral4.8%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews145 reviews
Positive74.5%
Neutral9.7%
Negative15.9%

XConfessions

All ratings49 ratings
Positive89.8%
Neutral2.0%
Negative8.2%
Written reviews61 reviews
Positive36.1%
Neutral13.1%
Negative50.8%

Bugs and requests

Dolce Gusto Timer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

XConfessions

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • App shuts down during sign up
  • Cannot log in
  • Error message on login
  • App won't load anything during sign up
  • App won't load
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  • Firebase error during setup
  • Error message during setup
  • App won't open
  • App cuts off video calls
  • App won't recognize account email

Requested features

24 requests
  • Way to reply to cards and converse
  • More kink options
  • New cards added regularly
  • Ability to leave notes on matched cards
  • Check off/organize completed cards
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  • See previously swiped left cards
  • See previously swiped right cards
  • Ability to submit ideas in the app
  • Tick off completed cards
  • Favorite cards option
  • Review previous 'No's'
  • Option to restart
  • See what cards were not agreed on
  • Add a 'maybe' feature
  • Wider range of cards (foreplay, niche kinks)
  • Notify when new cards are available
  • Random selector for matched cards
  • Save cards for later
  • Mark cards as complete
  • Prioritize or group cards
  • Pay for a more complete version
  • Option to delete swiped right cards
  • See cards not matched
  • Polyamory update

In-app purchases

None

Dolce Gusto Timer

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

XConfessions

One-time6
  • Swipe Pack 20$1.99
  • Swipe Pack 40$2.99
  • Superlike Pack 10$2.99
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  • Swipe Pack 80$3.99
  • Unlock All Cards for One$9.99
  • Unlock All Cards for One$14.99

Questions

Is Dolce Gusto Timer free?
Dolce Gusto Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is XConfessions free?
XConfessions is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Dolce Gusto Timer or XConfessions?
XConfessions is rated higher. Dolce Gusto Timer averages 4.2 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while XConfessions averages 4.5 from 54 ratings.
Do Dolce Gusto Timer or XConfessions have ads?
Dolce Gusto Timer shows ads; XConfessions does not.
Which is updated more often, Dolce Gusto Timer or XConfessions?
Dolce Gusto Timer ships an update fortnightly, and XConfessions every 5 months. Most recently, Dolce Gusto Timer was updated on November 1, 2026 and XConfessions on November 2, 2026.

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