MKNConnect vs MakersXChange
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MKNConnect
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Welcome to MKNConnect – The ultimate solution for easy connection and initial setup of your MKN appliances! With MKNConnect you can easily connect your MKN appliances to the internet and perform initial setup quickly and smoothly. Our intuitive app guides you through the entire process from connection to configuration, without having to read complicated user manuals. MKNConnect is available for the MKN FlexiChef®, MKN FlexiCombi® and MKN SpaceCombi® models produced from 2025 onwards. Features: - Simple connection process: Connect your MKN appliance with local WIFI and the MKN Connected Kitchen cloud and start configuration with just a few clicks. - Intuitive user interface: Our user-friendly app guides you through the setup process without any technical expertise. - Safety and reliability: MKNConnect ensures a secure connection of your appliances with a reliable initial setup so you can get started immediately. - Compatibility: The app supports multifunctional cooking technology such as the FlexiChef, MKN combi steamers and our modular product lines, ensuring that you have full control over your kitchen equipment. Don't miss the opportunity to connect your MKN appliances to MKNConnect and increase the efficiency of your kitchen processes. Download the app today to discover a new era of appliance networking!
MakersXChange
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Your ultimate companion for Simplifier MakersXChange experience! Stay connected, inspired, and informed throughout the event with real-time updates, personalized schedules, interactive maps, speaker info, and networking features—all in one place. Key features include: - Get your event ticket - Agenda Overview - Speaker bios & session details - Networking tools to connect with fellow attendees - Access to resources & post-event materials Download the app and make the most of your MakersXChange journey!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: MakersXChange at every 5 weeks against MKNConnect's every 3 months. 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
MKNConnect ships an update every 3 months, MakersXChange every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and June 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MKNConnect | MakersXChange |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 43 MB | 454 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MKN Maschinenfabrik Kurt Neubauer GmbH & Co. KG | Simplifier AG |
In-app purchases
MKNConnect
No in-app purchases
MakersXChange
No in-app purchases









