# HomeID (Kitchen+) vs America's Test Kitchen

The clearest difference is monetization model: HomeID (Kitchen+) at free with in-app purchases against America's Test Kitchen's subscription. America's Test Kitchen's advantage is review sentiment (66% vs 44%) and chart position (#8 vs unranked). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. HomeID (Kitchen+) sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and America's Test Kitchen sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for HomeID (Kitchen+) against 4.9 for America's Test Kitchen. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: America's Test Kitchen has 18K ratings behind it against 2.3K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 44% of HomeID (Kitchen+)'s written reviews are positive against 66% of America's Test Kitchen's.

HomeID (Kitchen+) ships an update monthly, America's Test Kitchen fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HomeID (Kitchen+) | America's Test Kitchen |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/homeid-kitchen-plus/id1273758728/reviews) | **[4.9 (18K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/americas-test-kitchen/id1365223384/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2.3K | **18K** |
| Positive reviews | 44.3% of reviews | **66.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | — | **#8** |
| Size | 304 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Versuni Netherlands B.V](https://appshunter.io/developer/1576853920) | [America's Test Kitchen LP](https://appshunter.io/developer/385122166) |

## What reviewers say

### HomeID (Kitchen+)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/homeid-kitchen-plus/id1273758728)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Elevated Snacks | $3.99 | one-time |
| Foolproof desserts | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Intuitive interface
- 🍴 Variety of recipes
- 🍽️ Helpful for healthy cooking
- 💡 Useful remote control features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🔌 Unreliable app performance
- 📵 Lack of offline functionality
- 🤖 Poor accessibility for visually impaired
- 💳 Concerns about data privacy

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- Add more language options
- Improve recipe customization
- Integrate with smart home devices
- Provide better notification system
- Enable multiple device support


### America's Test Kitchen

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/americas-test-kitchen/id1365223384)

**Currently charting:** #8 Top Grossing · Food & Drink (US App Store)

Access thousands of rigorously tested recipes, cooking videos, and expert product reviews. Enhance your culinary skills with on-demand classes taught by test kitchen professionals. Save favorites, create shopping lists, and discover new dishes for any occasion.

**Highlights:** 14,000+ tested recipes, Expert-led cooking classes, App-exclusive content, Product reviews and ratings, Save favorite recipes, Create shopping lists, Ad-free cooking episodes

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ATK Essential - Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Classes Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Essential + Classes - Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Classes Annual | $39.99 | per year |
| ATK Essential - Annual | $49.99 | per year |
| Essential + Classes - Annual | $89.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to navigate app
- 👍 Excellent recipes and cooking tips
- 👍 Helpful product reviews and recommendations
- 👍 Valuable subscription worth the cost

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent login issues and app crashes
- 🐛 Unreliable server connectivity
- 🐛 Inconsistent app performance and bugs
- 🔍 Limited search and organization features

**Reported bugs**

- Recipes and content not loading properly
- Inability to access account after updates
- Syncing issues between app and website
- Frequent log-outs and need to re-login

**Requested features**

- Add ability to categorize and organize saved recipes
- Improve search functionality and filtering options
- Implement sharing capabilities to easily share recipes
- Add support for metric measurements alongside imperial


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HomeID (Kitchen+) free?

HomeID (Kitchen+) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is America's Test Kitchen free?

America's Test Kitchen is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, HomeID (Kitchen+) or America's Test Kitchen?

America's Test Kitchen is rated higher. HomeID (Kitchen+) averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.3K ratings, while America's Test Kitchen averages 4.9 from 18K ratings.

### Do HomeID (Kitchen+) or America's Test Kitchen have ads?

Both HomeID (Kitchen+) and America's Test Kitchen show ads.

### Which is updated more often, HomeID (Kitchen+) or America's Test Kitchen?

HomeID (Kitchen+) ships an update monthly, and America's Test Kitchen fortnightly. Most recently, HomeID (Kitchen+) was updated on October 26, 2026 and America's Test Kitchen on October 28, 2026.

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