Instant Connect ™ vs SoopaFood
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Instant Connect ™
Discover over 2,000 recipes tailored for Instant Pot appliances. This app offers guided cooking, automatic ingredient lists, and the ability to save favorites. For smart appliance owners, it provides wireless control and real-time monitoring.
- Over 2,000 curated recipes
- Appliance-specific recommendations
- Step-by-step guided cooking
- Automatic ingredient lists
- Personal cookbook for saving recipes
- Wireless control for smart appliances
- Real-time appliance monitoring
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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.
SoopaFood
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Good food should come without a paywall. Every feature in SoopaFood is free. Discover recipes, import them from anywhere, save as many as you like, plan your week, and build your shopping list. No trial, no locked tabs, no limit on how many recipes you can keep. The complete everyday recipe workflow, free forever. FIND SOMETHING YOU WANT TO COOK Describe a dish or the kind of meals you have in mind. Explore recipe ideas for busy weeknights, family dinners, and more. KEEP YOUR FAVORITES CLOSE Import recipes from supported links, including recipe websites, TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube, and organize your saved recipes into collections. Your next dinner idea is easier to find when everything has a home. MAKE A PLAN THAT FITS YOUR WEEK Add recipes to a meal plan, arrange meals by day, and adjust servings to suit your table. BRING YOUR LIST TO THE STORE Build a shopping list from your recipes and meal plans. Ingredients from different recipes are combined for you, grouped by section, and easy to check off as you shop. COOK WITHOUT THE CLUTTER Cook mode keeps the ingredients and steps on screen while you work. HOW WE KEEP IT FREE If you love SoopaFood and want to help keep it running, SoopaFood Supporter is an optional subscription that adds cosmetic extras such as alternate app icons and themes. Nothing you need to cook is ever behind it. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period and are managed in your Apple ID settings. Start with something that looks delicious. Let SoopaFood help with what comes next. Terms of Service: https://soopafood.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://soopafood.com/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Instant Connect ™ at none against SoopaFood's 1. Instant Connect ™ also leads on ratings volume (11K vs 1). SoopaFood's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly). 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
Both are free to download. SoopaFood sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $24.99 per year. Instant Connect ™ asks for nothing beyond the download.
SoopaFood 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.
Instant Connect ™ ships an update fortnightly, SoopaFood every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Instant Connect ™ | SoopaFood |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (11K ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 32.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 11K — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 106 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Instant Pot Brands | Dillon Corkran |
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
SoopaFood
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Instant Connect ™
No in-app purchases
SoopaFood
- Supporter$24.991 Year
Questions
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