Comparison

Lunch vs HomeID (Kitchen+)

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

Head to head
About

Lunch

Easily manage your Swiss catering credits. Check your balance, find acceptance points, and track spending. You can also increase your daily limit or block a lost card instantly.

Highlights
  • Check credit balance
  • Find acceptance points
  • Track spending history
  • Increase daily limit
  • Block lost card
Features
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Lunch-Check is the most delicious currency in Switzerland with over 9,000 acceptance points in the catering sector. Use the app to check out where you can redeem your Lunch-Check credit, how much is still available on your card or where you have spent your credit. Should you wish to increase the daily limit for your next restaurant visit, you can do so quickly and easily in the app. Should you lose the card, it can also be blocked immediately in the app.

About

HomeID (Kitchen+)

Discover a world of culinary inspiration and smart home appliance integration. Access a vast library of recipes, nutritional information, and expert tips for everyday cooking and coffee making. Enhance your kitchen experience with guided instructions for various home devices.

Highlights
  • Extensive recipe library for all meals
  • Detailed nutritional information
  • Appliance integration and instructional videos
  • Barista-level coffee tips
  • Vegan and vegetarian options
  • Expert advice and community features
Features
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Unlock your home's full potential with HomeID. HomeID, formerly Philips Kitchen+, is your all-in-one app for transforming everyday home life. It's your companion for delicious Airfryer meals - from breakfast to dinner, healthy snacks, and delightful coffee breaks. Collaborating with home cooks, professional chefs, baristas, and Philips Kitchen Appliances, HomeID elevates daily routines into enjoyable experiences with: • A vast array of easy recipes for every meal and occasion, including snacks, main courses, desserts, brunches, hot drinks, and more. Explore a world of homemade culinary delights. • Detailed nutritional information for each recipe, empowering you to make informed choices for yourself and your loved ones. • Diverse culinary options catering to all preferences, such as pasta, casseroles, chicken dishes, cheesecakes, and an extensive selection of vegan and vegetarian choices. • Instructional videos, expert advice, and integrated features for Philips kitchen appliances, covering Airfryers, coffee/espresso machines, pasta makers, blenders, juicers, Air Steam Cookers, and All-in-One Cookers. • Tips for crafting the perfect espresso or a simple caramel latte, bringing barista-level coffee into your home. • A community dedicated to finding joy in the small things amid busy schedules. HomeID - Your Comprehensive Home Appliance App. Maximize your capabilities with HomeID. Suitable for new appliance owners and seasoned users, HomeID unveils the full potential of your home. Embrace simplicity in your daily life. Join us at HomeID.

Screenshots

Lunch4 screens
HomeID (Kitchen+)4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Lunch at none against HomeID (Kitchen+)'s 2. Lunch also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). HomeID (Kitchen+)'s advantage is review sentiment (44% vs 25%) and update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). On price 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. HomeID (Kitchen+) sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Lunch asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lunch ships an update every 2 months, HomeID (Kitchen+) monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 3, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Lunch versus HomeID (Kitchen+): the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLunchHomeID (Kitchen+)
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.8 (2.3K ratings) — better
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews44.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—2.3K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size73 MB301 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSchweizer Lunch-CheckVersuni Netherlands B.V

Customer experience

Lunch

Written reviews12 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative50.0%

HomeID (Kitchen+)

All ratings2,297 ratings
Positive95.7%
Neutral1.6%
Negative2.7%
Written reviews317 reviews
Positive44.5%
Neutral12.0%
Negative43.5%

Bugs and requests

Lunch

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

HomeID (Kitchen+)

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Login/registration errors
  • Inconsistent sync between app and device
  • Recipes not loading properly
  • Frequent app crashes or freezes
  • Inability to save custom settings

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add more language options
  • Improve recipe customization
  • Integrate with smart home devices
  • Provide better notification system
  • Enable multiple device support

In-app purchases

None

Lunch

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

HomeID (Kitchen+)

One-time2
  • Elevated Snacks$3.99
  • Foolproof desserts$3.99

Questions

Is Lunch free?
Lunch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HomeID (Kitchen+) free?
HomeID (Kitchen+) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Lunch or HomeID (Kitchen+) have ads?
HomeID (Kitchen+) shows ads; Lunch does not.
Which is updated more often, Lunch or HomeID (Kitchen+)?
Lunch ships an update every 2 months, and HomeID (Kitchen+) monthly. Most recently, Lunch was updated on September 3, 2026 and HomeID (Kitchen+) on September 23, 2026.

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