Comparison

ConnectedCooking vs Paradox

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

About

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.

Highlights
  • Security system management
  • Video verification and surveillance
  • Automation control
  • Access management
  • Biometric login
  • PGM shortcut buttons
Features
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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.

Screenshots

ConnectedCooking4 screens
Paradox4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ConnectedCooking ships an update monthly, Paradox fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
ConnectedCooking versus Paradox: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterConnectedCookingParadox
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (6 ratings) — better1.8 (10 ratings)
Positive reviews35.0% of reviews — better8.3% of reviews
Number of ratings610 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB370 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRATIONAL AGParadox Security Systems Ltd.

Customer experience

ConnectedCooking

All ratings6 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive35.0%
Neutral5.0%
Negative60.0%

Paradox

All ratings10 ratings
Positive20.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative80.0%
Written reviews374 reviews
Positive8.3%
Neutral5.6%
Negative86.1%

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
Show 11 more
  • 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

None

ConnectedCooking

No in-app purchases

None

Paradox

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ConnectedCooking free?
ConnectedCooking is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Paradox free?
Paradox is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ConnectedCooking or Paradox?
ConnectedCooking is rated higher. ConnectedCooking averages 3.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Paradox averages 1.8 from 10 ratings.
Do ConnectedCooking or Paradox have ads?
Neither ConnectedCooking nor Paradox shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ConnectedCooking or Paradox?
ConnectedCooking ships an update monthly, and Paradox fortnightly. Most recently, ConnectedCooking was updated on November 4, 2026 and Paradox on November 3, 2026.

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