# Thyme vs Anova Culinary

The clearest difference is rating: Anova Culinary at 4.4 against Thyme's 3.0. Anova Culinary also leads on ratings volume (26K vs 73) and chart position (#41 vs unranked). Thyme's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 10 days vs monthly). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Anova Culinary sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Thyme asks for nothing beyond the download.

Anova Culinary holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Anova Culinary has 26K ratings behind it against 73, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 46% of Thyme's written reviews are positive against 32% of Anova Culinary's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Thyme ships an update every 10 days, Anova Culinary monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Thyme | Anova Culinary |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (73 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thyme-a-modern-kitchen-timer/id771737226/reviews) | **[4.4 (26K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anova-culinary/id959638683/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 73 | **26K** |
| Positive reviews | **46.2% of reviews** | 31.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#41** |
| Size | 31 MB | 80 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Thuy Gia Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1378832816) | [Anova Culinary](https://appshunter.io/developer/959638682) |

## What reviewers say

### Thyme

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thyme-a-modern-kitchen-timer/id771737226)

This app offers a simple and intuitive kitchen timer experience with a unique stove-like interface. It allows users to set multiple timers simultaneously for various cooking tasks, ensuring precise timing for delicious meals.

**Highlights:** Multiple timers simultaneously, Stove-inspired UI, Easy timer setting, Hours and minutes support, Modern design

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Anova Culinary

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anova-culinary/id959638683)

**Currently charting:** #41 Top Grossing · Food & Drink (US App Store)

Discover and create sous vide recipes with a vast collection from professional chefs and home cooks. Control your precision cooker remotely, monitor cooking progress, and share your culinary creations. Offers guided cooking, time and temperature guides, and personal recipe saving.

**Highlights:** Largest sous vide recipe collection, Remote cooker control, Guided cooking instructions, Recipe creation and sharing, Time and temperature guides, Personalized cooking profiles

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Sous Vide Yearly Subscription | $9.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🚀 Consistent cooking results
- 🚀 Versatile for various foods
- 🚀 Game-changing cooking method
- 🚀 Convenient remote control

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues with app
- 🐛 Unreliable timer functionality
- 🐛 Glitchy app interface
- 🐛 Difficult WiFi setup
- 🐛 Lack of manual controls

**Reported bugs**

- App unable to maintain connection to device
- Timer resets unexpectedly during cooking
- Recipes not saving properly in the app
- Compatibility issues with certain WiFi networks
- Notifications not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Improved recipe management
- Better app integration with smart home devices
- More customization options for cooking
- Clearer instructions and troubleshooting guides
- Ability to save personal recipes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Thyme free?

Thyme is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Anova Culinary free?

Anova Culinary is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Thyme or Anova Culinary?

Anova Culinary is rated higher. Thyme averages 3.0 out of 5 from 73 ratings, while Anova Culinary averages 4.4 from 26K ratings.

### Do Thyme or Anova Culinary have ads?

Neither Thyme nor Anova Culinary shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Thyme or Anova Culinary?

Thyme ships an update every 10 days, and Anova Culinary monthly. Most recently, Thyme was updated on September 28, 2026 and Anova Culinary on October 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*