Reviews of Anova Culinary

By: Anova Applied Electronics, LLC

List of user reviews and ratings for Anova Culinary

Total ratings

3.19 (Rating count: 27,794)

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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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User Reviews

Recent rating average: 1.90

All time rating average: 3.19

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79% (151)

Date	Author	Comment
2026-06-27	Je*****	twice units Wi-Fi failed and the app won't store recipes without it. Junk!
twice units Wi-Fi failed and the app won't store recipes without it. Junk!
2026-06-27	A *****	I NEVER SUBSCRIBED TO THIS SERVICE ! WHEN I PURCHASED THE SOUS VIDE I FOUND YOU HAD TO OPT IN THE PAID APP TO BE ABLE TO USE IT, PAY TO TURN IT ON !! I BOXED IT UP TOOK IT BACK THE APP I DELETED. THEY HAVE BEEN CHARGING ME A YEAR. NO RECEIPT NO TEXT JUST SNEAKING MONEY 5- OR MORE A DAY I'VE SEEN. IF U WERE RIGHT U WOULD HAVE SEEN NOT 1 USE EVER HAVE I HAD N REACHED OUT. NOPE UR GREED HAS CAUSED U TO BECOME UNETHICAL. I WANT EVERY DIME U TOOK UNAUTHORIZED FROM ME. MONDAY NO REFUND I'M FILING 😤
I NEVER SUBSCRIBED TO THIS SERVICE ! WHEN I PURCHASED THE SOUS VIDE I FOUND YOU HAD TO OPT IN THE PAID APP TO BE ABLE TO USE IT, PAY TO TURN IT ON !! I BOXED IT UP TOOK IT BACK THE APP I DELETED. THEY HAVE BEEN CHARGING ME A YEAR. NO RECEIPT NO TEXT JUST SNEAKING MONEY 5- OR MORE A DAY I'VE SEEN. IF U WERE RIGHT U WOULD HAVE SEEN NOT 1 USE EVER HAVE I HAD N REACHED OUT. NOPE UR GREED HAS CAUSED U TO BECOME UNETHICAL. I WANT EVERY DIME U TOOK UNAUTHORIZED FROM ME. MONDAY NO REFUND I'M FILING 😤
2026-06-23	An*****	Do not waste your money or your time. Owned product since inception, it only keeps getting worse. The App is absolute garbage and should not be allowed in the store. Many better options out there.
Do not waste your money or your time. Owned product since inception, it only keeps getting worse. The App is absolute garbage and should not be allowed in the store. Many better options out there.
2026-06-20	Bi*****	great cookin
great cookin
2026-06-18	JC*****	app made worse. you now need to login to use the app for some reason. I doubt I'll buy another product from them.
app made worse. you now need to login to use the app for some reason. I doubt I'll buy another product from them.
2026-06-18	Br*****	doesn't connect to my phone.
doesn't connect to my phone.
2026-06-14	Be*****	I bought the anova sous vide, it has been working fine and I have no complaints about the actual functionality of the device outside of requirements of app for function with that said I will say that this apps function is significantly disappointing, I have subscribed and unsubscribed use now and it is left me in disbelief how little this company is willing to offer to people that cannot afford the subscription. is constant disconnection even when in the vicinity. disappointing please do better
I bought the anova sous vide, it has been working fine and I have no complaints about the actual functionality of the device outside of requirements of app for function with that said I will say that this apps function is significantly disappointing, I have subscribed and unsubscribed use now and it is left me in disbelief how little this company is willing to offer to people that cannot afford the subscription. is constant disconnection even when in the vicinity. disappointing please do better
2026-06-07	Co*****	Doesn't stay connected to Bluetooth
Doesn't stay connected to Bluetooth
2026-05-24	Ra*****	Used my Anova for the 100th time. Today cooked a pork tenderloin, it was tasty and melt in your mouth tender. There is no better way to cook a tenderloin!
Used my Anova for the 100th time. Today cooked a pork tenderloin, it was tasty and melt in your mouth tender. There is no better way to cook a tenderloin!
2026-05-24	Ch*****	doesnt consistently work or connect to product would be amazing if not be being unable to use it 40 to 50 % of the time update app doesnt work at all now rendering my sousvide useless thanks for ruining my dinner 😑
doesnt consistently work or connect to product would be amazing if not be being unable to use it 40 to 50 % of the time update app doesnt work at all now rendering my sousvide useless thanks for ruining my dinner 😑