ConnectedCooking vs Paradox
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ConnectedCooking
Manage your networked kitchen appliances remotely, access a vast recipe library, and transfer cooking programs with ease. Receive real-time push notifications and ensure data security with advanced encryption. Automate HACCP documentation and receive faster service with remote diagnostics.
- Real-time device information via push messages
- Remote operation of networked appliances
- Transfer and manage cooking programs
- Automated HACCP documentation
- Remote diagnosis for faster service
- Secure backup of device settings
- Extensive international recipe library
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ConnectedCooking Comfort. Security. Inspiration. ConnectedCooking in a new outfit! Keep an overview of your kitchen technology with the new ConnectedCooking App. A huge selection of recipes is at your disposal for your inspiration. With only two clicks you can transfer cooking programs to your networked RATIONAL devices. Highlights - Push messages: all information about the devices in real time - Remote access: Operation of the RATIONAL devices via PC, tablet or smartphone - Transfer and manage cooking programs - HACCP documentation: automatically archive all important data - Service partner: react faster with remote diagnosis - Backup of the device settings: all data safely stored - State-of-the-art encryption technology: no access to data without authorization - Software updates: fast and secure state-of-the-art - Recipe library: international collection of recipes that can be easily transferred to the devices Compatibility - All RATIONAL SelfCookingCenter® and VarioCookingCenter® from 09/2011 - For iPhone and iPad with iOS 12 or later Requirements - RATIONAL iCombi Pro, SelfCookingCenter®, iVario Pro or VarioCookingCenter® connected to the Internet from 09/2011 - Existing registration at ConnectedCooking.com
Paradox
This app provides a unified interface for managing security, video surveillance, automation, and access control for Paradox systems. It aims to offer comprehensive control through a single application, simplifying system management.
- Security system management
- Video verification and surveillance
- Automation control
- Access management
- Biometric login
- PGM shortcut buttons
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Blue Eye connect and interface with Paradox systems for management of the security, Video verification and surveillance , Automation and access. developed for "one stop solution", One application, full control.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: ConnectedCooking at 3.0 against Paradox's 1.8. ConnectedCooking also leads on review sentiment (35% vs 8%). Paradox's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
ConnectedCooking holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 1.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 10 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 35% of ConnectedCooking's written reviews are positive against 8% of Paradox's.
ConnectedCooking ships an update monthly, Paradox fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ConnectedCooking | Paradox |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (6 ratings) — better | 1.8 (10 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 35.0% of reviews — better | 8.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 6 | 10 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 49 MB | 370 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | RATIONAL AG | Paradox Security Systems Ltd. |
Customer experience
ConnectedCooking
Paradox
Bugs and requests
ConnectedCooking
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Paradox
Reported bugs
16 issues- App won't connect to alarm panel after updates
- Connection unstable message with 15-minute refresh requirement
- App crashes when accessing menu button
- Video download functionality causes crashes
- Subscription renewal returns 'operation failed' error
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- Biometric login doesn't activate when enabled
- App won't open on some devices
- Login takes up to 2 minutes with multiple failed attempts
- Event timestamps display incorrect dates (2001)
- App unresponsive after recent updates
- Connection issues persist even with hardwired Ethernet
- App crashes when adding or modifying users
- Badge notifications don't disappear after viewing events
- Static IP connections stopped working after updates
- App refuses to connect if not returning to main menu
- Notification delivery unreliable (especially on silent mode)
Requested features
12 requests- Apple Watch support for arming/disarming
- Apple HomeKit integration
- Siri Shortcuts support
- Widget support for quick access
- Critical notification feature for iOS (silent mode alerts)
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- Local IP connection option without Swan server requirement
- Clear armed/disarmed status display
- Ability to clear notifications
- Time and date setting functionality
- Simpler arming/disarming process with fewer clicks
- Multi-user status visibility when multiple people control same alarm
- Professional French translation by certified translator
In-app purchases
ConnectedCooking
No in-app purchases
Paradox
No in-app purchases









