# Anova Oven vs Panasonic Kitchen+

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Panasonic Kitchen+ at 100% against Anova Oven's 35%. Panasonic Kitchen+ also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). Anova Oven's advantage is ratings volume (804 vs 28). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

Panasonic Kitchen+ holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Anova Oven has 804 ratings behind it against 28, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 35% of Anova Oven's written reviews are positive against 100% of Panasonic Kitchen+'s.

Anova Oven ships an update monthly, Panasonic Kitchen+ fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Anova Oven | Panasonic Kitchen+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (804 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anova-oven/id1482204597/reviews) | **[4.8 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/panasonic-kitchen-plus/id6593692019/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **804** | 28 |
| Positive reviews | 35.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 98 MB | 69 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Anova Culinary](https://appshunter.io/developer/959638682) | [Panasonic Corporation of North America](https://appshunter.io/developer/937378707) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Panasonic Kitchen+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/panasonic-kitchen-plus/id6593692019)

This smart cooking app enhances your multi-oven experience with guided recipes and effortless appliance control. It simplifies meal preparation, allowing you to achieve perfect cooking results with minimal effort and track your progress in real-time.

**Highlights:** Step-by-step guided recipes, Direct oven setting transfer, Diverse recipe library, Smart ingredient presets, Real-time cooking monitoring, Appliance control

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Anova Oven free?

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

### Is Panasonic Kitchen+ free?

Panasonic Kitchen+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Anova Oven or Panasonic Kitchen+?

Panasonic Kitchen+ is rated higher. Anova Oven averages 4.0 out of 5 from 804 ratings, while Panasonic Kitchen+ averages 4.8 from 28 ratings.

### Do Anova Oven or Panasonic Kitchen+ have ads?

Neither Anova Oven nor Panasonic Kitchen+ shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Anova Oven or Panasonic Kitchen+?

Anova Oven ships an update monthly, and Panasonic Kitchen+ fortnightly. Most recently, Anova Oven was updated on September 23, 2026 and Panasonic Kitchen+ on September 10, 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.*