Comparison

Anova Oven vs SousVide

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

Head to head
About

Anova Oven

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
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The Anova Precision® Oven is the first combi oven with pro-level features designed specifically for the home cook. Paired with the Anova Oven app, you’ll enjoy a fully connected cooking experience and the most advanced features of the Oven. Break out of your everyday cooking routine with inspiration from the step-by-step recipes developed specifically for the Anova Precision Oven. With the connected app, you can start cooking with a single button press and the Wi-Fi enabled Oven will preheat to your recipe’s recommended settings. As your food cooks, you’ll be able to keep an eye on your timers and food probe readings remotely, and notifications will alert you when it’s time for the next hands-on step. If you want to cook freestyle, you can create your own multi-stage cooking programs in the app. Define the oven settings for each stage of cooking and the transitions between stages to build stress-free, no-compromise recipes for all of your favorite foods. Your cook history is stored automatically so you can replay your past cooks, or share your recipes with the community. Features: - Explore our library of recipes created specifically for the Anova Precision® Oven. These recipes span meals, cuisine types, and cooking techniques to educate and inspire you to create your new dishes. - Learn step-by-step techniques by following along with clear photos and easy-to-read instructions from top recipe creators. - Start cooking any recipe with a single tap. The cook settings are sent to your oven directly. - Quickly convert recipe/packet settings to use in the oven or save as a full recipe, including ingredients, steps, and oven settings converted for the Anova Precision® Oven. Monitor your cook by watching real-time temperature and timer readings. View the oven’s temperature and steam settings, and even monitor the core temperature of your food when using the included food probe. - Go freestyle with manual cooking. You can start cooking from the app or from the oven itself without relying on specific recipes. - Make adjustments on the fly. If dinner is ready but you’re not, add a holding stage to your cook so your food remains at its best. - Create multi-stage recipes. Most foods have multiple cooking goals, like achieving juicy meat and crispy skin. Separate your cooking into multiple oven stages to optimize for each goal, like the pros do. With full control over oven functions and the ability to transition automatically based on timer or probe targets, true multi-stage, combi cooking is finally available for home cooks. - View your cook history. It’s like having a DVR for your Oven — recipes and manual cooking sessions are automatically saved to your history, making it easy to revisit your favorites. Try all the features free for 14 days. Options in-app for monthly or yearly subscription terms. Payment will be charged to the iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. The account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period, and the renewal cost will be identified. Subscriptions may be managed by the user, and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. End User License Agreement (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

SousVide

Manage your kitchen inventory and discover recipes based on ingredients you already have. Reduce food waste by planning meals effectively and easily see what ingredients you're missing for any dish. Access your pantry and recipe collection anytime, anywhere.

Highlights
  • Track ingredient quantities
  • Filter ingredients by category
  • Discover recipes based on pantry items
  • View recipe details (servings, cost, time)
  • Filter recipes by dietary needs
  • Save favorite recipes
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SousVide is your ultimate kitchen assistant! Keep track of what you own and find new recipes of meals that you love to eliminate food waste! Make cooking a breeze by discovering recipes based on what’s in your pantry. No more scrambling for substitutes of what you thought you had! SousVide handles this all for you before you even step foot in the kitchen. Get an overview of all ingredients you’re missing per recipe so that you can quickly plan your next meal. *** Keep Track of Your Ingredients *** - Update quantities of each ingredient - Filter by category - Access at home or on-the-go *** Discover New Recipes *** - Tailor your meals to what’s in your pantry or fridge - Quickly see number of servings, cost per serving, time, and more - Stick to your diet and leave out recipes with specified food intolerances - Save your favorites for another time!

Screenshots

Anova Oven4 screens
SousVide4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SousVide at 5.0 against Anova Oven's 4.0. SousVide also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 8 days vs monthly). Anova Oven's advantage is ratings volume (804 vs 2) and chart position (#145 vs unranked). 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. Anova Oven sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. SousVide asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SousVide holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Anova Oven has 804 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Anova Oven ships an update monthly, SousVide every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Anova Oven versus SousVide: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAnova OvenSousVide
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (804 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews35.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings804 — better2
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#145 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size98 MB23 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperAnova CulinaryRivelto Software LLC

Customer experience

Anova Oven

All ratings804 ratings
Positive72.6%
Neutral4.6%
Negative22.8%
Written reviews230 reviews
Positive35.2%
Neutral7.0%
Negative57.8%

SousVide

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Anova Oven

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • 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

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

SousVide

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Anova Oven

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$1.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$9.991 Year
None

SousVide

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Anova Oven free?
Anova Oven is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SousVide free?
SousVide is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Anova Oven or SousVide?
SousVide is rated higher. Anova Oven averages 4.0 out of 5 from 804 ratings, while SousVide averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Anova Oven or SousVide have ads?
Neither Anova Oven nor SousVide shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Anova Oven or SousVide?
Anova Oven ships an update monthly, and SousVide every 8 days. Most recently, Anova Oven was updated on September 26, 2026 and SousVide on June 1, 2026.

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