Comparison

ZWILLING App vs Panasonic Kitchen+

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

Head to head
About

ZWILLING App

Discover new recipes and culinary inspiration from around the world. This app helps you plan meals, generate shopping lists, and manage food freshness with a vacuum sealing system. It also features recipes tailored for specific kitchen appliances.

Highlights
  • Recipe suggestions
  • Automated shopping lists
  • Food freshness tracking
  • Vacuum sealing system integration
  • Appliance-specific recipes
  • Adjustable ingredient quantities
Features
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With the ZWILLING app we bring to you our newest designs, features and product ideas. Experience the future of ZWILLING Culinary World. What connects people around the world more than food and drink? Get inspired: by refined recipe suggestions from around the world, easy as meal preparation, and practical storage thanks to the innovative FRESH & SAVE vacuum system. Inspiring the culinary world Everything with a single click What shall I cook today? The app has the answer: Refined dishes from the culinary ZWILLING world with easily understood instructions for the perfect result. Everything that you need for the dish lands on your personal shopping list with just one click on the ingredients. And if there are leftovers, keep them fresh for up to 5x longer with the new ZWILLING FRESH & SAVE vacuum system. The app supports the FRESH & SAVE system and offers a practical organizer function for your fridge and freezer. FRESH & SAVE: Vacuum-seal with a system With the ZWILLING Culinary World App you always know what you have vacuum-sealed and how long it will stay fresh. Simply scan the QR code on the FRESH & SAVE boxes and bags with your mobile and select the relevant food group for your vacuum-packed food. The app automatically reminds you to use the food that needs it. Food waste is a thing of the past! Recipes: something for everyone There is a lot to discover in the wonderful ZWILLING recipe world: fresh smoothies, small snacks, crunchy salads, delicious soups. Do you prefer vegetarian or vegan or something with meat, poultry, or fish? There is something for everyone! If you need more or fewer ingredients for the number of people or because you are only cooking for yourself, it is very easy to change the desired quantities. ENFINIGY: the new generation of kitchen devices Aesthetic design, perfect function, essential for modern households - there are recipes that have been especially developed for the brand-new ZWILLING ENFINIGY series, for example to use the high performance mixer, multi-functional kettle, or essential toaster. Easy to understand, step-by-step instructions and videos show how easy the recipes are to prepare. “Fast food” - with a new interpretation. Shopping list: Shopping made easy Have you found the perfect recipe but do not have the ingredients? You will get a corresponding shopping list with just one click. Simply delete what you don’t need. And just add anything missing from the store cupboard manually. Practical searching: How and where to find things? What is the easiest way to find your favorite recipe? The quickest way: type in an ingredient, e.g. bell pepper, and get lots of ideas for this vegetable. Or do you want to use the mixer? Then you can find suggestions for what to prepare in it. Would you like a quick Asian soup or a classic club sandwich? Simply enter this food request and discover how easy it is to prepare these dishes with the kettle or toaster.

About

Panasonic Kitchen+

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
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Panasonic + Elevate Your Cooking with the Home Chef Multioven Meet Panasonic +, powered by Fresco, the smart cooking app that lets you spend less time in the kitchen and more time around the table. It unlocks the full potential of your HomeChef multioven—a versatile 4-in-1 appliance that combines microwave, broil, convection bake, and air fry modes. Whether you're whipping up weeknight dinners or hosting special occasions, Panasonic + transforms everyday meals into culinary delight. Features That Transform Your Cooking ▪ Cooking Made Simple With step-by-step guided recipes, Panasonic + takes the guesswork out of cooking. Just tap to send precise settings directly to your oven for perfect results every time—no hassle, no stress. ▪ A Recipe for Every Occasion From quick breakfasts and hearty lunches to indulgent desserts and delicious dinners, the app is packed with a diverse range of recipes tailored to the appliance. ▪ Effortless Appliance Control Simplify your cooking routine with smart ingredient presets. Cook everyday staples like vegetables, meats, and baked goods to perfection—no more trial and error or flipping through manuals. ▪ Real-Time Monitoring Get the freedom to multitask. Track your cooking progress in real time so you can relax, spend time with family, or focus on other tasks while Panasonic + keeps everything on track. ▪ Smart Features, Endless Possibilities Panasonic + doesn’t just simplify cooking; it transforms it. Discover new techniques, experiment with flavors, and elevate your culinary skills with features designed to make every meal extraordinary. Why Choose Panasonic +? Whether you're cooking for one or preparing a feast, Panasonic + ensures great results with minimal effort. Explore an ever-growing library of recipes for every taste, occasion, and skill level, and create meals that bring people together. Download Panasonic + today and take your everyday cooking to new heights!

Screenshots

ZWILLING App4 screens
Panasonic Kitchen+4 screens

Verdict

The call

ZWILLING App and Panasonic Kitchen+ both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Panasonic Kitchen+'s written reviews are positive against 33% of ZWILLING App's. ZWILLING App's advantage is ratings volume (947 vs 28) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for ZWILLING App against 4.8 for Panasonic Kitchen+. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ZWILLING App has 947 ratings behind it against 28, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 33% of ZWILLING App's written reviews are positive against 100% of Panasonic Kitchen+'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ZWILLING App ships an update every 4 weeks, Panasonic Kitchen+ fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
ZWILLING App versus Panasonic Kitchen+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZWILLING AppPanasonic Kitchen+
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (947 ratings) — better4.8 (28 ratings)
Positive reviews32.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings947 — better28
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size161 MB77 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperZWILLING J.A. Henckels AGPanasonic Corporation of North America

Customer experience

ZWILLING App

All ratings916 ratings
Positive96.9%
Neutral2.0%
Negative1.1%
Written reviews52 reviews
Positive32.7%
Neutral17.3%
Negative50.0%

Panasonic Kitchen+

All ratings28 ratings
Positive92.9%
Neutral7.1%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

ZWILLING App

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • JWT token expired for all SSO options
  • Errors during account creation and using the app
  • Pretty sure the notification is enable but never seen a single notification about food is going to expire
  • Login now required
  • App scans the barcodes on the containers fine but not the bags
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  • The system with the vacuum sealer is not sealing food in freezer adequately
  • App hasn't been working for a while
  • Can't sort into locations
  • The app has become useless after first use
  • Dates change

Requested features

10 requests
  • Add my own recipes and plan meals
  • Customize the information for example number of portions or how many oz are in the bag
  • Sharing all items, new items, all the time? Automatically?
  • Keep my previous labels, so I don't have to type out Strawberries every week
  • Give some caution on things like Grapes vacuum in a bag is not okay
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  • Improve the recipe section to actually use the items I have
  • Ability to store information about the item like instructions, pictures of nutritional facts
  • Expand the food options and add more product details, ingredients, photos, nutritional info
  • Ability to have recipes suggested based on what you have
  • Ability to sort food into added locations like a deep freeze

Panasonic Kitchen+

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

ZWILLING App

No in-app purchases

None

Panasonic Kitchen+

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ZWILLING App free?
ZWILLING App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Panasonic Kitchen+ free?
Panasonic Kitchen+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ZWILLING App or Panasonic Kitchen+?
ZWILLING App is rated higher. ZWILLING App averages 4.8 out of 5 from 947 ratings, while Panasonic Kitchen+ averages 4.8 from 28 ratings.
Do ZWILLING App or Panasonic Kitchen+ have ads?
Neither ZWILLING App nor Panasonic Kitchen+ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ZWILLING App or Panasonic Kitchen+?
ZWILLING App ships an update every 4 weeks, and Panasonic Kitchen+ fortnightly. Most recently, ZWILLING App was updated on October 27, 2026 and Panasonic Kitchen+ on October 27, 2026.

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