# One Top vs Anova Oven

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: One Top at none against Anova Oven's 2. One Top also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.1). Anova Oven's advantage is review sentiment (36% vs 12%) and rating (4.0 vs 3.7). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Anova Oven sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. One Top asks for nothing beyond the download.

Anova Oven holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Anova Oven has 805 ratings behind it against 108, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 12% of One Top's written reviews are positive against 36% of Anova Oven's.

One Top ships an update every 2 months, Anova Oven monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | One Top | Anova Oven |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (108 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/one-top/id1382941306/reviews) | **[4.0 (805 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anova-oven/id1482204597/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 108 | **805** |
| Positive reviews | 12.2% of reviews | **35.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 64 MB | 98 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [BuzzFeed](https://appshunter.io/developer/352970000) | [Anova Culinary](https://appshunter.io/developer/959638682) |

## What reviewers say

### One Top

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/one-top/id1382941306)

This smart cooking appliance guides you through recipes step-by-step, automatically adjusting temperature and power for perfect meals. Control it via the app to set target temperatures or use it as a standard induction cooktop.

**Highlights:** Guided recipe cooking, Automatic temperature adjustment, App-controlled cooking, Onboard thermometer, Induction cooktop functionality, Precise temperature control

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Intuitive UI for cooking
- 👍 Cooker works great
- 👍 Connection is great
- 👍 Modern new design
- 👍 Easier connection now

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 App is pretty worthless
- 👎 Constantly disconnecting
- 👎 Not intuitive
- 👎 Stopped adding new recipes
- 👎 Feel cheated

**Reported bugs**

- Constantly disconnecting
- App is buggy
- App crashes
- App resets recipe
- App won't start Precision surface temp

**Requested features**

- Ability to skip a step
- Disconnect mode with timer pickup
- Input own recipes with directions
- Show thermometer reading in self-cook mode
- Auto-start timer but allow pause


### Anova Oven

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anova-oven/id1482204597)

Control your smart oven remotely with this app. Access a library of step-by-step recipes, create custom multi-stage cooking programs, and monitor your food's progress in real-time. Enjoy a connected cooking experience with notifications and saved cook history.

**Highlights:** Remote oven control, Step-by-step recipe library, Custom multi-stage cooking programs, Real-time monitoring, Notifications for cooking stages, Cook history and sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $9.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Powerful and versatile oven
- 👍 Easy to use app
- 🚀 Precise temperature control
- 👍 Helpful recipes and presets
- 👍 Convenient remote control

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues with app
- 🐛 Buggy app updates
- 🐛 Unreliable app performance
- 🔧 Difficult to clean oven
- 🔧 Limited manual control options

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Difficulty pairing oven with app
- Recipes and settings disappearing after updates
- Oven not responding to app commands
- Inconsistent WiFi connectivity

**Requested features**

- Add iPad app support
- Improve recipe creation and customization
- Add automatic shut-off feature
- Enhance app stability and reliability
- Improve connectivity and reduce disconnects


## Frequently asked questions

### Is One Top free?

One Top is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Anova Oven free?

Anova Oven is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, One Top or Anova Oven?

Anova Oven is rated higher. One Top averages 3.7 out of 5 from 108 ratings, while Anova Oven averages 4.0 from 805 ratings.

### Do One Top or Anova Oven have ads?

Neither One Top nor Anova Oven shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, One Top or Anova Oven?

One Top ships an update every 2 months, and Anova Oven monthly. Most recently, One Top was updated on November 6, 2026 and Anova Oven on November 7, 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.*