Comparison

KitchenAid North America vs Burden and Grace

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

Head to head
About

KitchenAid North America

Control your Wi-Fi-enabled kitchen appliances remotely using voice commands or the app. Preheat ovens, save custom cooking instructions, and monitor your food with a smart thermometer. Compatible with select connected ranges, ovens, microwaves, cooktops, and refrigerators.

Highlights
  • Remote appliance control
  • Voice command integration (Google Assistant, Alexa)
  • Smart thermometer for precise cooking
  • Preheat and monitor ovens remotely
  • Save custom cooking instructions
  • Notifications for cooking completion
Features
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Stay connected to your kitchen appliances with Wi-Fi-enabled technology using the KitchenAid® App. Control your smart appliances with simple voice commands using your Google Assistant or Alexa-enable device. Plus, conveniently preheat, bake, save custom cooking instructions, and keep a close eye on your creations—all through the KitchenAid™ app. The KitchenAid™ App works with select connected ranges, wall ovens, microwaves, cooktops, thermometers and refrigerators. Smart Thermometer The KitchenAid® Smart Thermometer helps you achieve your ideal doneness with confidence for meat, pork, fish, and poultry, whether you’re grilling, roasting, smoking, air frying, or cooking on the stovetop. By monitoring both internal and ambient temperatures, it brings clarity and control to every cook, whatever’s on the menu. Multiple sensors track both the internal temperature of your food and the surrounding heat, helping the thermometer respond accurately as cooking conditions change. A clear temperature graph lets you see how both temperatures develop over time, giving you a better understanding of how your cook is progressing. Charging is quick and flexible. A full charge takes just 45 minutes using the included dock and USB charger, delivering up to 24 hours of runtime** for longer cooks like slow-roasted brisket. A 5-minute quick charge provides up to 5 hours** of continuous cooking. When the dock is fully charged and used to recharge the thermometer multiple times, it can support up to 175 total hours of cooking**. The magnetic dock adheres to metal surfaces for easy storage on your oven, grill, or refrigerator and, when docked and plugged in, the probe and dock charge at the same time. The metal shaft of the thermometer has a maximum heat tolerance of 212°F (100°C) and take care not to expose the ceramic handle to direct flame or temperatures above 572°F (300°C). This product set comes with a one year limited warranty***. Connected Wall Ovens and Ranges Remotely monitor and control your oven by changing the temperature or adding or updating a cook time*. Get notified when your oven has preheated or cook time is complete. Control your oven with simple voice commands through your Google Assistant or an Alexa-enabled device**. Connected Cooktops Remote control lets you know if you've left an element on and monitor your cooktop from your smartphone or tablet.* Simplify mealtime with Smart Presets that automatically set the right temp to saute, simmer, sear and more. Send recipes such as crepes, fried eggs, or chicken cutlets with detailed instructions on how to cook your food right the first time, every time. Get notified when your boiling water has reached its desired temperature. Control your cooktop with simple voice commands through your Google Assistant or an Alexa-enabled device**. Connected Microwave Remotely preheat, monitor and control the microwave oven. Control your microwave with simple voice commands through your Google Assistant or an Alexa-enabled device**. Refrigerators Remotely control and view the status of your refrigerator.* Get notified when it’s time to replace your water filter or if your door is ajar Change the temperature of your refrigerator, freezer, or pantry drawer Control your microwave with simple voice commands through your Google Assistant or an Alexa-enabled device**. *Appliance must be set to remote enable. Wi-Fi & App required. Features subject to change. For details and privacy info, visit kitchenaid.com/connect. **Google is a trademark of Google LLC. Amazon, Alexa, Echo and all related logos are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. WiFi & App required. Features subject to change. For details and privacy statement, visit kitchenaid.com/ connect Do Not Sell My Info: kitchenaid.com/resources/do-not-sell-my-personal-information.html

About

Burden and Grace

This app offers short, daily devotionals and a Bible journal designed for busy individuals. It provides guided tracks on common life struggles and a secure, encrypted journal for personal reflection.

Highlights
  • 10-day introductory devotional track
  • Ten 30-day premium struggle-focused tracks
  • Daily fresh devotionals
  • Clean Bible reader (WEB/KJV)
  • Locking journal with zero-knowledge encryption
  • No streaks or ads
Features
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The burden is real. The grace is here. Most people don't have time for a devotional that asks for an hour. They have ten minutes before work. Five minutes after the kids are down. A drive to the office. Burden and Grace was built for that person. The one who's tired. Who's carrying something they haven't told anyone about. Who needs Jesus more than they need another productivity system. What's inside: - A free 10-day "Silent Struggles" introductory track on the weights most people carry in silence. - Ten 30-day premium tracks, each on one specific struggle: loneliness, anger, fatherhood, marriage distance, money stress, hidden sin, fatigue, and more. - A daily devotional, fresh every day of the year, for when you're not on a track. - A clean Bible reader (WEB and KJV) with verse highlighting and notes. - A locking journal with zero-knowledge encryption — your words are yours. What's not inside: - No streaks designed to shame you. - No algorithm tuning your scroll. - No ads. - No upsells inside a track. - No hustle language pretending to be discipleship. Built on Matthew 11:28: "Come to me, all you who labor and are heavily burdened, and I will give you rest."

Screenshots

KitchenAid North America4 screens
Burden and Grace4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: KitchenAid North America at none against Burden and Grace's 4. KitchenAid North America also leads on ratings volume (3.7K vs 2). Burden and Grace's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 4 weeks) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Burden and Grace sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. KitchenAid North America asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Burden and Grace holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: KitchenAid North America has 3.7K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

KitchenAid North America ships an update every 4 weeks, Burden and Grace daily. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
KitchenAid North America versus Burden and Grace: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKitchenAid North AmericaBurden and Grace
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (3.7K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews11.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings3.7K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.115.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size178 MB60 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWhirlpool CorporationThomas Richards

Bugs and requests

KitchenAid North America

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App frequently logs users out
  • Temperature probe not working
  • Oven not responding to app commands
  • Inconsistent oven behavior

Requested features

4 requests
  • More customization options
  • Ability to set precise temperatures
  • Improved timer functionality
  • Seamless integration between app and oven

Burden and Grace

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

KitchenAid North America

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Burden and Grace

Subscriptions4
  • Founding - Monthly Premium$1.991 Month
  • Monthly Premium$3.991 Month
  • Founding - Annual Premium$17.991 Year
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  • Annual Premium$39.991 Year

Questions

Is KitchenAid North America free?
KitchenAid North America is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Burden and Grace free?
Burden and Grace is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, KitchenAid North America or Burden and Grace?
Burden and Grace is rated higher. KitchenAid North America averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3.7K ratings, while Burden and Grace averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do KitchenAid North America or Burden and Grace have ads?
Neither KitchenAid North America nor Burden and Grace shows ads.
Which is updated more often, KitchenAid North America or Burden and Grace?
KitchenAid North America ships an update every 4 weeks, and Burden and Grace daily. Most recently, KitchenAid North America was updated on November 3, 2026 and Burden and Grace on October 25, 2026.

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