# Anova Culinary

> Sous vide recipes and guides

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id959638683](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id959638683)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id959638683`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Anova Culinary
- **Category:** Food & Drink
- **Rating:** 4.40 / 5 (25,589 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.6.6
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-18
- **First published:** 2015-02-04
- **Size:** 80 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-19
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/anova-culinary/id959638683)
- **Website:** [http://anovaculinary.com/](http://anovaculinary.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://anovaculinary.com/privacy/](https://anovaculinary.com/privacy/)

## Description

The Anova Culinary extension gives you access to the largest sous vide recipe collection from Michelin-star chefs and home cooks. Pair your Anova precision cooker with the app to start, stop, adjust temperature, and monitor your cook from anywhere within Wi‑Fi range. Enjoy guided cooking, recipe discovery, and the ability to share your results.

Create and save your own sous vide recipes, mark favorites for quick access, and build your personal cooking profile. Explore collections, follow step-by-step instructions, and receive timely cook notifications. Try all features free for 14 days, with optional monthly or yearly subscriptions; terms, auto-renewal, and EULA details apply.

## Rankings

- #10,425 — Overall

## Review summary

Users praise the app for precise temperature control, ease of use, and useful remote alerts, plus a broad recipe library and compatibility with older units. However, recurring issues center on subscription/account requirements, unstable connectivity, limited automation (no scheduling), weaker iPad support and setup guidance, and frequent login friction. Overall, the hardware is valued, but the app’s monetization model and reliability problems hinder seamless use.

### Pros

- Precise and reliable temperature control for sous vide cooking.
- Easy-to-use app with abundant recipes and ideas to try.
- Remote monitoring and alerts (start and finish notifications) enabling unattended cooking.
- Quiet operation and versatility across many foods and applications.
- Long-term compatibility with older Anova units and continued app support.

### Cons

- Subscription model and required account/login to access core features (navigation and notifications) frustrates users.
- Frequent Bluetooth/Wi‑Fi connectivity issues leading to repeated disconnects and failed connections.
- Limited scheduling/automation features (no future start times, no auto-off, limited control when cooking)
- Poor setup guidance and inconsistent cross-device support (notably limited iPad functionality)
- Frequent logout/login prompts and friction that disrupts ongoing cooks.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id959638683)