# Anova Culinary vs Sample Ox

Anova Culinary and Sample Ox both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Sample Ox's written reviews are positive against 32% of Anova Culinary's. Sample Ox also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2). Anova Culinary's advantage is ratings volume (26K vs 5) and chart position (#42 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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

Sample Ox holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Anova Culinary has 26K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 32% of Anova Culinary's written reviews are positive against 100% of Sample Ox's.

Anova Culinary ships an update monthly, Sample Ox every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Anova Culinary | Sample Ox |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (26K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anova-culinary/id959638683/reviews) | **[4.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sample-ox/id1477863984/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **26K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 31.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#42** | — |
| Size | 80 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Anova Culinary](https://appshunter.io/developer/959638682) | [Lean Sensory Systems, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/934625153) |

## What reviewers say

### Anova Culinary

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

**Currently charting:** #42 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


### Sample Ox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sample-ox/id1477863984)

Discover and rate various products like beer, coffee, and spirits. Compare your tasting notes with friends and experts, and track your palate's evolution over time. Participate in special tasting events to evaluate new products.

**Highlights:** Rate products with friends, Build and track your palate, Use industry-standard flavor terms, Compare results with experts, Join special tasting events, Evaluate new products

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Anova Culinary free?

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

### Is Sample Ox free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Anova Culinary or Sample Ox?

Sample Ox is rated higher. Anova Culinary averages 4.4 out of 5 from 26K ratings, while Sample Ox averages 4.6 from 5 ratings.

### Do Anova Culinary or Sample Ox have ads?

Neither Anova Culinary nor Sample Ox shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Anova Culinary or Sample Ox?

Anova Culinary ships an update monthly, and Sample Ox every 5 weeks. Most recently, Anova Culinary was updated on October 22, 2026 and Sample Ox on October 9, 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.*