# Instant Connect ™ vs Smart Cook AI

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Instant Connect ™ at none against Smart Cook AI's 2. Smart Cook AI's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Smart Cook AI sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Instant Connect ™ asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Instant Connect ™ | Smart Cook AI |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instant-connect/id1487494580/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 32.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 106 MB | 99 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Instant Pot Brands](https://appshunter.io/developer/1763080756) | [MM servies project s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1858940990) |

## What reviewers say

### Instant Connect ™

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instant-connect/id1487494580)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Convenient and easy to use
- 🔍 Helpful recipes and instructions
- 📚 Extensive recipe collection
- 🕰️ Integrated timers and guides
- 👍 Seamless integration with Instant Pot devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Limited search and filtering options
- 🔢 Lack of metric measurements
- 🔢 Inaccurate serving size information
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔍 Difficult to organize saved recipes

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


### Smart Cook AI

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-cook-ai-app/id6760651965)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $44.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Instant Connect ™ free?

Instant Connect ™ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Smart Cook AI free?

Smart Cook AI is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Instant Connect ™ or Smart Cook AI have ads?

Neither Instant Connect ™ nor Smart Cook AI shows ads.

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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.*
