# Anova Culinary

> Sous vide recipes and guides

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.anovaculinary.android](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.anovaculinary.android)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.anovaculinary.android`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Anova Applied Electronics, LLC
- **Category:** FOOD\_AND\_DRINK
- **Downloads:** 1,358,305
- **Rating:** 3.18 / 5 (27,817 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.6.6
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-17
- **First published:** 2015-04-28
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 62 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-12
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.anovaculinary.android)
- **Website:** [https://anovaculinary.com](https://anovaculinary.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://anovaculinary.com/privacy/](https://anovaculinary.com/privacy/)

## Description

Anova Culinary brings professional sous vide cooking to your fingertips. With the largest collection of sous vide recipes crafted by Michelin star chefs and passionate home cooks, this app makes gourmet meals accessible to all. Connect your Anova precision cooker to control temperature, start or stop cooking remotely, and receive real-time notifications, freeing you from kitchen constraints.

Explore a rich selection of recipes from award-winning chefs, follow easy guided cooking instructions, and customize your meals with manual settings. Share your favorite recipes, create personalized collections, and track your cooking history. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned chef, Anova Culinary delivers precision, convenience, and inspiration in one elegant app.

## Rankings

- #57,132 — Overall
- #21 — Food and drink (Gross)
- #17 — kitchen appliance

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_SCAN`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.anovaculinary.android.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE`
- `com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE`
- `com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE`

## Review summary

User reviews show a divided sentiment: many praise the concept — recipes, favorites, and remote start — when the app works. However, a dominant chorus complains about a subscription/paywall model that gates essential functionality, making the app far less usable. Recurrent issues include unstable Bluetooth/Wi-Fi connections, sign-in hurdles, and reliability problems after updates (timeouts, devices not connecting). A few requests for features like delayed start highlight gaps. Overall, the app is seen as valuable in theory, but plagued by paywalls and connectivity/reliability flaws.

### Pros

- Seamless app experience with plentiful recipe ideas.
- Ability to save favorites for quick access.
- Remote start/control from away from home.

### Cons

- Mandatory subscription to use basic features and paywall gating.
- Unstable Bluetooth/Wi-Fi connectivity and frequent disconnections.
- Frequent sign-in/account requirements and login problems across devices.
- Reliability issues after updates, including timeouts and inability to connect.
- Missing or locked features like delayed start and scheduling behind subscription.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.anovaculinary.android)