# Dolce Gusto Timer vs XConfessions

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.

Both are free to download. XConfessions sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Dolce Gusto Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dolce Gusto Timer | XConfessions |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dolce-gusto-timer/id937973289/reviews) | **[4.5 (54 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xconfessions-card-game/id1318649256/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 21 | **54** |
| Positive reviews | **74.5% of reviews** | 36.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 5 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Pierre Pettera](https://appshunter.io/developer/589546916) | [Erika Lust SL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1697284945) |

## What reviewers say

### Dolce Gusto Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dolce-gusto-timer/id937973289)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### XConfessions

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xconfessions-card-game/id1318649256)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Swipe Pack 20 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Swipe Pack 40 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Superlike Pack 10 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Swipe Pack 80 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Cards for One | $9.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Cards for One | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great communication tool
- 👍 Fun and exciting for couples
- 👍 Encourages intimacy and exploration
- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 👍 Opens up sexual communication

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Ran out of cards quickly
- 👎 Repetitive card content
- 👎 Lack of new content updates
- 👎 "Check back in a few hours" delay
- 👎 Limited variety in card themes

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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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