Comparison

Kamado Joe 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

Kamado Joe

Control and monitor your Kamado Joe grill remotely. Set cooking times and temperatures, view detailed graphs of your cooking sessions, and receive important alerts. Discover new recipes and track your grilling history for a superior outdoor cooking experience.

Highlights
  • Remote grill monitoring
  • Set cooking time and temperature
  • Real-time cooking graphs
  • Customizable alerts and notifications
  • Cooking session history
  • Recipe discovery
Features
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Experience a new era of outdoor cooking with the Kamado Joe mobile app. Set and monitor your grill time and temperature, view session graphing for long cooks, and receive alerts and notifications all within the palm of your hand. Serve up adventure with the Kamado Joe app. Features: Pioneering Technology – Sync your Kamado Joe grill to the app for a digitally-driven grilling experience. Set Time and Temperature – Easily set your desired cooking time and temperature. Notifications and Alerts – Receive alerts and notifications to help power on/off grill, notify when your meat probe has reached desired temperature, and more. Interactive Cooking Graphs – Scroll through temperature graphs as you cook to experience the epitome of grilling precision. Cooking History – Easily compare and interact with your past cooking adventures with a new session history feature. Serve Up Adventure – Discover hundreds of curated recipes and filter by food type, cooking style, or cook time. Product Compatibility – The Kamado Joe App is compatible with Konnected Joe™ and Pellet Joe® grills. Compatible Products: • Konnected Joe Digital Charcoal Grill (KJ15041123) • Big Konnected Joe Digital Charcoal Grill (KJ15042425) • Pellet Joe (KJ15260020)

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

Kamado Joe4 screens
Panasonic Kitchen+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Panasonic Kitchen+ at 100% against Kamado Joe's 22%. Panasonic Kitchen+ also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). Kamado Joe's advantage is ratings volume (548 vs 28) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, 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

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Panasonic Kitchen+ holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Kamado Joe has 548 ratings behind it against 28, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 22% of Kamado Joe's written reviews are positive against 100% of Panasonic Kitchen+'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Kamado Joe ships an update every 3 months, Panasonic Kitchen+ fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Kamado Joe versus Panasonic Kitchen+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKamado JoePanasonic Kitchen+
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (548 ratings)4.8 (28 ratings) — better
Positive reviews21.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings548 — better28
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB69 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperPREMIER SPECIALTY BRANDS, LLCPanasonic Corporation of North America

Customer experience

Kamado Joe

All ratings548 ratings
Positive87.2%
Neutral3.1%
Negative9.7%
Written reviews73 reviews
Positive21.9%
Neutral11.0%
Negative67.1%

Panasonic Kitchen+

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

Bugs and requests

Kamado Joe

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App frequently logs out users
  • App does not retrieve saved credentials
  • App disconnects from grill during use
  • App shows incorrect or outdated temperature readings
  • App becomes unresponsive during updates

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add ability to set temperature alarms
  • Implement Apple Watch app
  • Improve recipe search and organization
  • Allow customization of probe names
  • Add ability to rename and delete cooking sessions

Panasonic Kitchen+

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Kamado Joe

No in-app purchases

None

Panasonic Kitchen+

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Kamado Joe free?
Kamado Joe 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, Kamado Joe or Panasonic Kitchen+?
Panasonic Kitchen+ is rated higher. Kamado Joe averages 4.5 out of 5 from 548 ratings, while Panasonic Kitchen+ averages 4.8 from 28 ratings.
Do Kamado Joe or Panasonic Kitchen+ have ads?
Neither Kamado Joe nor Panasonic Kitchen+ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Kamado Joe or Panasonic Kitchen+?
Kamado Joe ships an update every 3 months, and Panasonic Kitchen+ fortnightly. Most recently, Kamado Joe was updated on September 23, 2026 and Panasonic Kitchen+ on September 10, 2026.

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