Mugg & Bean vs HomeID (Kitchen+)
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Mugg & Bean
This app rewards your purchases with beans that can be spent on future orders. Link a bank card for fast, contactless payments and order ahead for convenient collection. Enjoy exclusive benefits like coffee subscriptions.
- Earn and spend reward beans
- Link bank card for contactless payments
- Order ahead for collection
- Coffee subscription savings
- Quick and safe payments
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GET MORE WITH THE MUGG & BEAN LOYALTY APP 1. Earn reward Beans & spend them any time 2. Link your bank card to make quick, safe & contactless payments 3. Order ahead & collect conveniently 4. Get your Coffee Subscription & save
HomeID (Kitchen+)
Discover a world of culinary inspiration and smart home appliance integration. Access a vast library of recipes, nutritional information, and expert tips for everyday cooking and coffee making. Enhance your kitchen experience with guided instructions for various home devices.
- Extensive recipe library for all meals
- Detailed nutritional information
- Appliance integration and instructional videos
- Barista-level coffee tips
- Vegan and vegetarian options
- Expert advice and community features
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Unlock your home's full potential with HomeID. HomeID, formerly Philips Kitchen+, is your all-in-one app for transforming everyday home life. It's your companion for delicious Airfryer meals - from breakfast to dinner, healthy snacks, and delightful coffee breaks. Collaborating with home cooks, professional chefs, baristas, and Philips Kitchen Appliances, HomeID elevates daily routines into enjoyable experiences with: • A vast array of easy recipes for every meal and occasion, including snacks, main courses, desserts, brunches, hot drinks, and more. Explore a world of homemade culinary delights. • Detailed nutritional information for each recipe, empowering you to make informed choices for yourself and your loved ones. • Diverse culinary options catering to all preferences, such as pasta, casseroles, chicken dishes, cheesecakes, and an extensive selection of vegan and vegetarian choices. • Instructional videos, expert advice, and integrated features for Philips kitchen appliances, covering Airfryers, coffee/espresso machines, pasta makers, blenders, juicers, Air Steam Cookers, and All-in-One Cookers. • Tips for crafting the perfect espresso or a simple caramel latte, bringing barista-level coffee into your home. • A community dedicated to finding joy in the small things amid busy schedules. HomeID - Your Comprehensive Home Appliance App. Maximize your capabilities with HomeID. Suitable for new appliance owners and seasoned users, HomeID unveils the full potential of your home. Embrace simplicity in your daily life. Join us at HomeID.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mugg & Bean at none against HomeID (Kitchen+)'s 2. Mugg & Bean also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (68% vs 44%). HomeID (Kitchen+)'s advantage is ratings volume (2.3K vs 74). On price, rating, update cadence and device support 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. HomeID (Kitchen+) sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Mugg & Bean asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Mugg & Bean against 4.8 for HomeID (Kitchen+). That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HomeID (Kitchen+) has 2.3K ratings behind it against 74, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 68% of Mugg & Bean's written reviews are positive against 44% of HomeID (Kitchen+)'s.
Mugg & Bean ships an update every 5 weeks, HomeID (Kitchen+) monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Mugg & Bean | HomeID (Kitchen+) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (74 ratings) — better | 4.8 (2.3K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 67.9% of reviews — better | 44.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 74 | 2.3K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 101 MB | 304 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Yoyo SA (PTY) Ltd | Versuni Netherlands B.V |
Customer experience
Mugg & Bean
HomeID (Kitchen+)
User reviews
Mugg & Bean
From 74 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Friendly and excellent service
- ☕ Amazing coffee art
- ✨ Great ambiance and cleanliness
- 🍔 Tasty and consistent food
- 🚀 Easy and fast app
Room to improve
- 👎 Coffee subscription issues
- 😠 Annoying app problems
- ❌ Subscription function not working
- 🚫 App not updating
- ❌ Loading card not working
HomeID (Kitchen+)
From 2.3K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Intuitive interface
- 🍴 Variety of recipes
- 🍽️ Helpful for healthy cooking
- 💡 Useful remote control features
Room to improve
- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🔌 Unreliable app performance
- 📵 Lack of offline functionality
- 🤖 Poor accessibility for visually impaired
- 💳 Concerns about data privacy
Bugs and requests
Mugg & Bean
Reported bugs
18 issues- App not connecting to server
- Subscription not working after 1 Oct
- Order rejected without item stock info
- App not updating accordingly
- Subscription option does nothing
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- Loading card fails multiple times
- App link error during payment
- Cannot login or change password
- OTP not received
- Cannot delete card from app
- App support link leads to 'Not Found'
- Pickup functionality does not allow branch selection
- App and store stole rewards
- Menu option shows 'page not found'
- Transaction declined when trying to leave tips
- Error message on manual tip entry
- Cents not accommodated in manual tip entry
- Link error during payment, paid twice
Requested features
30 requests- Fix app for subscription
- Return money for non-working subscription
- Improve app for seamless subscription
- Fix app or return money
- Fix subscription function
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- Fix app for subscription purchase
- Improve communication on rejected orders
- Stop unwanted text messages
- Stop selling user details
- Improve app for loading cards
- Add more combo options
- Add more sandwich options
- Add app deals for new menu items
- Improve app for login issues
- Improve app for password changes
- Allow loading multiple cards
- Improve app for low vision users
- Adjust font size in app
- Make app less noisy for business meetings
- Fix pickup functionality
- Improve app management
- Fix app for rewards collection
- Clarify free coffee offer
- Improve app for card linking
- Fix app for deleting cards
- Improve app support link
- Fix menu page not found error
- Allow leaving tips in app
- Fix manual tip entry bug
- Allow cents in manual tip entry
HomeID (Kitchen+)
Reported bugs
5 issues- Login/registration errors
- Inconsistent sync between app and device
- Recipes not loading properly
- Frequent app crashes or freezes
- Inability to save custom settings
Requested features
5 requests- Add more language options
- Improve recipe customization
- Integrate with smart home devices
- Provide better notification system
- Enable multiple device support
In-app purchases
Mugg & Bean
No in-app purchases
HomeID (Kitchen+)
- Elevated Snacks$3.99
- Foolproof desserts$3.99
Questions
Is Mugg & Bean free?
Is HomeID (Kitchen+) free?
Which has better reviews, Mugg & Bean or HomeID (Kitchen+)?
Do Mugg & Bean or HomeID (Kitchen+) have ads?
Which is updated more often, Mugg & Bean or HomeID (Kitchen+)?
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