Comparison

Space Chef vs Space Explorer 3D

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Space Chef

This fast-paced game challenges you to quickly sort ingredients and build healthy meals against the clock. Discover new recipes, unlock food facts, and learn about nutrition with over 60 healthy options.

Highlights
  • Fast-paced ingredient sorting
  • Build healthy recipes
  • Unlock food factoids
  • Over 60 healthy recipes
  • Race against the clock
  • Discover new robots
Features
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Have you tried Hawaiian Turkey Sliders? Quesadilla Con Huevos? How about a Peanut Butter Banana Breakfast Shake? Space Chef has and he wants you to try them too! Space Chef, developed by the Lawrence Hall of Science at UC Berkeley, is a fast-paced action game designed to provide the starting point needed to build healthy meals using simple, readily-available, and nutritious ingredients. Space Chef requires quick thinking and even quicker fingers as you race against the clock to sort through an array of ingredients and construct healthy recipes. Along the way, you’ll unlock food factoids, discover new Space Chef robots, and have access to over 60 healthy recipes. Start your intergalactic grocery list today...those Sweet Potato Blueberry Squares won’t make themselves! All recipes used in Space Chef were modeled from the healthy recipe collection at the “What’s Cooking? USDA Mixing Bowl” website. To help kids learn more about health and the human body, try out the other apps from the Lawrence Hall of Science funded by the National Institutes of Health Science Education Partnership Award program.

About

Space Explorer 3D

Features
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Explore the cosmos like never before with Space Explorer 3D. View authentic NASA spacecraft, telescopes, rovers, and celestial bodies in stunning 3D and Augmented Reality. FEATURES Authentic NASA 3D Models Browse a curated collection of 24 high-quality 3D models directly from NASA archives, including the Apollo Lunar Module, Hubble Space Telescope, James Webb Space Telescope, Mars rovers, and more. Augmented Reality Experience Place space missions in your room using AR technology. See the International Space Station at real scale, examine the intricate details of the Gemini spacecraft, or explore planets and moons as if they were right in front of you. Educational Content Learn fascinating facts about each spacecraft and celestial object. Discover technical specifications, mission details, and historical information about humanity's greatest space achievements. Progress Tracking Track your exploration journey with a comprehensive progress system. Earn achievements, level up your explorer rank, and maintain daily streaks as you discover new models. Categories Explore organized collections including Spacecraft, Telescopes, Mars Rovers, International Space Station, Planets and Moons, Launch Vehicles, Historical Missions, and more. Offline Capability Download your favorite models for offline viewing. All model data and progress is stored locally on your device. PERFECT FOR Students and educators seeking interactive space education Space enthusiasts and astronomy lovers AR technology enthusiasts NASA fans and mission followers Anyone curious about space exploration PRIVACY Space Explorer 3D respects your privacy. No personal data is collected or shared. All progress and preferences are stored locally on your device only. Start your cosmic journey today and discover the wonders of space exploration in 3D.

Screenshots

Space Chef4 screens
Space Explorer 3D4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Space Chef at 5.1.1 against Space Explorer 3D's 18.5. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Space Chef versus Space Explorer 3D: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpace ChefSpace Explorer 3D
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews93.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS5.1.1 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size79 MB120 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThe Lawrence Hall of ScienceViktoriia Samoilova

In-app purchases

None

Space Chef

No in-app purchases

None

Space Explorer 3D

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Space Chef free?
Space Chef is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Space Explorer 3D free?
Space Explorer 3D is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Space Chef or Space Explorer 3D have ads?
Neither Space Chef nor Space Explorer 3D shows ads.

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