# 프렌즈팝 vs LINE CHEF

The clearest difference is rating: LINE CHEF at 4.7 against 프렌즈팝's 4.1. 프렌즈팝's advantage is review sentiment (56% vs 47%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 프렌즈팝 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and LINE CHEF sells 34 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

LINE CHEF holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 171 and 452 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 56% of 프렌즈팝's written reviews are positive against 47% of LINE CHEF's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

프렌즈팝 ships an update every 6 weeks, LINE CHEF every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 프렌즈팝 | LINE CHEF |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (171 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1016396103/reviews) | **[4.7 (452 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/line-chef/id1456569943/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 171 | **452** |
| Positive reviews | **56.5% of reviews** | 46.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 456 MB | 258 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kakao Games Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1002306740) | [LINE Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/359067226) |

## What reviewers say

### 프렌즈팝

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1016396103)

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 18루비 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 45루비 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 60루비 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 100루비 | $6.99 | one-time |
| 120루비 | $6.99 | one-time |
| 130루비 | $6.99 | one-time |
| 325루비 | $19.99 | one-time |
| 420루비 | $19.99 | one-time |
| 700루비 | $39.99 | one-time |
| 910루비 | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Addictive and engaging gameplay
- 🐱 Cute and lovable Kakao characters
- 🎯 Non-timed levels allow strategic play
- 🎉 Frequent events and new content updates
- ⏱️ Perfect for commute/casual gaming

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and app freezes
- ⏳ Extremely slow loading times
- 📡 Poor server connection and lag
- 🔄 Forced ads and unwanted game downloads during gameplay
- 💰 Stingy item and coin distribution

**Reported bugs**

- Update notification appears but no update available in App Store
- App crashes during gameplay and requires restart
- Loading stuck at specific percentages (50%, LOADING DATA 4/4)
- Screen doesn't fit properly on iPhone X and newer devices
- Login errors (Error 1002, fffffcof error code)

**Requested features**

- English language support
- Better heart/coin acquisition system
- Auto-rearrange option with item usage
- Faster update and loading speeds
- More generous item rewards


### LINE CHEF

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/line-chef/id1456569943)

Embark on a culinary adventure in this cute cooking game! Team up with beloved characters to run a food truck, serve unique customers, and prepare dishes from around the world. Upgrade your kitchen and aim to become a top chef.

**Highlights:** Cute shops and dishes from various countries, Serve unique and charming customers, Simple tap-to-play mechanics, Upgrade meals and kitchen with Coins, Utilize Buddy skills for assistance, Play with popular LINE characters

**In-app purchases (34)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ruby Package C | $0.99 | one-time |
| 30 Ruby(10+20Bonus) | $0.99 | one-time |
| 21 Ruby | $1.99 | one-time |
| 23 Ruby (Bonus 10%) | $1.99 | one-time |
| 25 Ruby (Bonus 20%) | $1.99 | one-time |
| starting Item Package D | $1.99 | one-time |
| Ruby & Coin PackageB | $1.99 | one-time |
| 25 Ruby | $1.99 | one-time |
| AutoServing Package B | $1.99 | one-time |
| Ruby Package F | $1.99 | one-time |
| Brown Pass | $2.99 | one-time |
| TileDelete PackageA | $2.99 | one-time |
| Sure-Win Package A | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Heart 60min PackageC | $2.99 | one-time |
| Brown Pass8 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Sally's Gift Package | $3.99 | one-time |
| Beginner Package B | $3.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Heart Package F | $3.99 | one-time |
| Ruby Package K | $3.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Heart 60min PackageD | $4.99 | one-time |
| Beginner Package C | $5.99 | one-time |
| 72 Ruby (Bonus 10%) | $5.99 | one-time |
| 66 Ruby | $5.99 | one-time |
| 78 Ruby | $5.99 | one-time |
| Seasonal Pass 24 | $6.99 | one-time |
| 144 Ruby(72+72Bonus) | $6.99 | one-time |
| Item Set Package D | $6.99 | one-time |
| Seasonal Pass 25 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 137 Ruby | $11.99 | one-time |
| Special Buddy Package S19 | $11.99 | one-time |
| 256 Ruby | $19.99 | one-time |
| 296 Ruby | $19.99 | one-time |
| Ruby Package O | $39.99 | one-time |
| 862 Ruby | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💕 Cute graphics
- 🎨 Fun and entertaining gameplay
- 👍 Addictive and engaging
- 🎉 Great for passing time

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and crashes
- 🔌 Requires constant internet connection
- 💰 Monetization issues, too expensive to progress
- 🤔 Confusing or frustrating game mechanics

**Reported bugs**

- Login/loading issues
- Gameplay bugs (e.g. unresponsive controls, food disappearing)
- Crashes and freezes after updates

**Requested features**

- Offline mode
- More levels and content
- Better balance between free and paid progression
- Improved performance and stability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 프렌즈팝 free?

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

### Is LINE CHEF free?

LINE CHEF is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, 프렌즈팝 or LINE CHEF?

LINE CHEF is rated higher. 프렌즈팝 averages 4.1 out of 5 from 171 ratings, while LINE CHEF averages 4.7 from 452 ratings.

### Do 프렌즈팝 or LINE CHEF have ads?

Both 프렌즈팝 and LINE CHEF show ads.

### Which is updated more often, 프렌즈팝 or LINE CHEF?

프렌즈팝 ships an update every 6 weeks, and LINE CHEF every 2 months. Most recently, 프렌즈팝 was updated on October 21, 2026 and LINE CHEF on October 19, 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.*