Comparison

Instant Connect ™ vs SipSorter

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

Head to head
About

Instant Connect ™

Discover over 2,000 recipes tailored for Instant Pot appliances, from simple one-pot meals to complex dishes. Get step-by-step guidance, automatic ingredient lists, and save your favorites. For smart appliance owners, control your device wirelessly and monitor cooking in real-time.

Highlights
  • Over 2,000 curated recipes
  • Appliance-tailored recommendations
  • Step-by-step guided cooking
  • Automatic ingredient lists
  • Personal cookbook for saved recipes
  • Wireless smart appliance control
  • Real-time appliance monitoring
Features
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Introducing the ultimate cooking companion, the Instant Connect ™ app - your gateway to culinary excellence. Elevate your cooking experience with over 2,000 curated recipes designed exclusively for Instant Pot appliances, including the renowned Instant Pot, Instant Air Fryers and Toaster Ovens, Duo Crisps, Slow Cookers, and more. Whether you're embarking on your culinary journey or a seasoned pro, our app empowers you to cook to your full potential. Kickstart your adventure with easy one-pot meals, or explore a multitude of innovative recipes to take your skills to new heights. Discover exciting ways to prepare everyday staples like eggs, rice, and chicken, or indulge in the art of baking with delectable treats such as cheesecake and brownies. The Instant Connect ™ app revolutionizes your cooking routine, making it simpler than ever to find time and inspiration every day. Select your appliance, and we’ll provide recipe suggestions that are perfect to get you started. Key Features: An ever-expanding recipe database, featuring over 2,000 diverse recipes inspired by global cuisines and tailored for Instant Pot appliances. Tailored search function and home feed, ensuring all recipe recommendations align with your specific appliance. Up-to-date home feeds, showcasing recipes based on seasonal ingredients, holiday content, and special occasions. Step-by-step guided cooking for effortlessly creating mouthwatering meals. Automatic ingredient lists at the start of every recipe, putting you in control and fully prepared from the get-go. A personal cookbook, so you can save your favorite recipes for seamless menu planning. For Smart, Connected appliance owners, the Instant Connect™ app allows for complete wireless control including: Smart recipes that effortlessly send settings directly to your appliance with a simple tap, allowing you to explore new recipes with absolute confidence. Real-time appliance monitoring to keep you informed, letting you multitask with the assurance that your cooking companion has it all under control. Clear appliance helper videos for constant guidance and assurance. With the Instant Connect ™ app, crafting delightful meals has never been more straightforward. Rest assured, our app is consistently updated to enhance your cooking experience, ensuring faster, easier, and tastier results every time. Gear up for a culinary revolution and savor the exceptional with the Instant family of appliances. Welcome to a world where cooking is an art, and every meal is a masterpiece.

About

SipSorter

Easily log and review beverages you've tasted, from craft beers to coffee. Capture details like name, brand, location, and your personal rating to rediscover favorite drinks or avoid ones you didn't enjoy. Perfect for breweries, vineyards, restaurants, and coffee shops.

Highlights
  • Log drink details (name, brand, location, type, rating, review, ingredients)
  • Add pictures of beverages
  • Edit previously added drink information
  • Get directions to favorite drink locations
  • Sort, filter, and search your drink list
  • Supports light and dark modes
  • Private data storage on device and iCloud
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SipSorter is an easy way to keep track of all the beverages that you have tasted. The app allows you to capture details and review later when you are searching for the perfect drink you are craving and where you can find it again. It is perfect for notes when ordering beer flights at a new brewery or tasting wines at a vineyard, but can also be easily used for cocktails and non-alcoholic beverages at your favorite tasting room, restaurant, or coffee spot. Never again forget which drinks you loved and which ones you would rather not order a second time! App features: - Easy and quick process to add a new drink to your list. - Allows you to record the name, brand, location, type, style, rating, review, ingredients and even a picture. - Edit information on previously added drinks as your taste and preferences change. - Get directions to a favorite drink. - Customizable for all the interesting tastes out there. - Sort and filter functions to narrow down your list. - Search using keywords to find those drinks with that one ingredient you want. - Supports both light and dark modes. - No online account or sign up is needed. All data is totally private and stored on your device and your iCloud account.

Screenshots

Instant Connect ™4 screens
SipSorter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SipSorter at 100% against Instant Connect ™'s 32%. SipSorter also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). Instant Connect ™'s advantage is price (Free vs $0.99) and ratings volume (11K vs 1). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

Instant Connect ™ is free to download; SipSorter costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SipSorter holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Instant Connect ™ has 11K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 32% of Instant Connect ™'s written reviews are positive against 100% of SipSorter's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Instant Connect ™ ships an update fortnightly, SipSorter every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Instant Connect ™ versus SipSorter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInstant Connect ™SipSorter
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.6 (11K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews32.2% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings11K — better1
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size106 MB1 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperInstant Pot BrandsArkyyn LLC

Customer experience

Instant Connect ™

All ratings11,477 ratings
Positive92.0%
Neutral2.6%
Negative5.3%
Written reviews447 reviews
Positive32.2%
Neutral11.9%
Negative55.9%

SipSorter

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Instant Connect ™

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes on launch
  • Login issues and account problems
  • Recipes not properly syncing with Instant Pot devices
  • Landscape mode not working as expected

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add metric measurement options
  • Improve recipe search and filtering
  • Allow users to add their own recipes
  • Implement recipe review and rating system
  • Provide better organization for saved recipes

SipSorter

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Instant Connect ™

No in-app purchases

None

SipSorter

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Instant Connect ™ free?
Instant Connect ™ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SipSorter free?
SipSorter costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Instant Connect ™ or SipSorter?
SipSorter is rated higher. Instant Connect ™ averages 4.6 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while SipSorter averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Instant Connect ™ or SipSorter have ads?
Neither Instant Connect ™ nor SipSorter shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Instant Connect ™ or SipSorter?
Instant Connect ™ ships an update fortnightly, and SipSorter every 3 weeks. Most recently, Instant Connect ™ was updated on November 11, 2026 and SipSorter on November 3, 2026.

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