# HomeID (Kitchen+) vs Chaîne Connect

The clearest difference is rating: HomeID (Kitchen+) at 4.8 against Chaîne Connect's 1.0. HomeID (Kitchen+) also leads on ratings volume (2.3K vs 1). Chaîne Connect's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. HomeID (Kitchen+) sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Chaîne Connect asks for nothing beyond the download.

HomeID (Kitchen+) holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HomeID (Kitchen+) has 2.3K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

HomeID (Kitchen+) ships an update monthly, Chaîne Connect every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HomeID (Kitchen+) | Chaîne Connect |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/homeid-kitchen-plus/id1273758728/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chaine-connect/id6502636689/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.3K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 44.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 304 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **14.0.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Versuni Netherlands B.V](https://appshunter.io/developer/1576853920) | [Chaîne des Rôtisseurs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1746280784) |

## 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


### Chaîne Connect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chaine-connect/id6502636689)

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HomeID (Kitchen+) free?

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

### Is Chaîne Connect free?

Chaîne Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, HomeID (Kitchen+) or Chaîne Connect?

HomeID (Kitchen+) is rated higher. HomeID (Kitchen+) averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.3K ratings, while Chaîne Connect averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do HomeID (Kitchen+) or Chaîne Connect have ads?

HomeID (Kitchen+) shows ads; Chaîne Connect does not.

### Which is updated more often, HomeID (Kitchen+) or Chaîne Connect?

HomeID (Kitchen+) ships an update monthly, and Chaîne Connect every 3 weeks. Most recently, HomeID (Kitchen+) was updated on October 26, 2026 and Chaîne Connect on October 25, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*