# Anova Oven vs 9Bar

The clearest difference is rating: 9Bar at 5.0 against Anova Oven's 4.0. Anova Oven's advantage is ratings volume (804 vs 1) and chart position (#184 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Anova Oven sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and 9Bar sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

9Bar 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Anova Oven ships an update monthly, 9Bar every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Anova Oven | 9Bar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (804 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anova-oven/id1482204597/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/9bar/id6760602906/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **804** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 35.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#184** | — |
| Size | 98 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Anova Culinary](https://appshunter.io/developer/959638682) | [Made by Kindred LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1884131297) |

## What reviewers say

### Anova Oven

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

**Currently charting:** #184 Top Grossing · Food & Drink (US App Store)

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


### 9Bar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/9bar/id6760602906)

This app helps coffee enthusiasts dial in their espresso shots faster and with less waste. It provides insights into bean behavior before brewing and suggests a single, specific adjustment after each shot to improve your recipe. Save successful recipes and track your progress to understand your unique brewing patterns.

**Highlights:** Bean behavior insights before brewing, Single, specific adjustment suggestions per shot, Save and organize successful espresso recipes, Track personal brewing data and community patterns, Extensive roaster and bean library, Customizable setup and shot type settings

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 9Bar Pro | $2.99 | per month |
| 9Bar Pro | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Anova Oven free?

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

### Is 9Bar free?

9Bar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Anova Oven or 9Bar?

9Bar is rated higher. Anova Oven averages 4.0 out of 5 from 804 ratings, while 9Bar averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Anova Oven or 9Bar have ads?

Neither Anova Oven nor 9Bar shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Anova Oven or 9Bar?

Anova Oven ships an update monthly, and 9Bar every 5 weeks. Most recently, Anova Oven was updated on October 18, 2026 and 9Bar on October 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.*