# 大繁盛！ まんぷくマルシェ2 vs LINE CHEF

大繁盛！ まんぷくマルシェ2 and LINE CHEF both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 87% of 大繁盛！ まんぷくマルシェ2's written reviews are positive against 47% of LINE CHEF's. 大繁盛！ まんぷくマルシェ2 also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). LINE CHEF's advantage is ratings volume (452 vs 5). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 大繁盛！ まんぷくマルシェ2 sells 4 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for 大繁盛！ まんぷくマルシェ2 against 4.7 for LINE CHEF. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LINE CHEF has 452 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 87% of 大繁盛！ まんぷくマルシェ2's written reviews are positive against 47% of LINE CHEF's.

大繁盛！ まんぷくマルシェ2 ships an update every 3 weeks, LINE CHEF every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 大繁盛！ まんぷくマルシェ2 | LINE CHEF |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2/id1044609730/reviews)** | [4.7 (452 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/line-chef/id1456569943/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **452** |
| Positive reviews | **86.5% of reviews** | 46.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 88 MB | 258 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ASOBOX](https://appshunter.io/developer/426921883) | [LINE Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/359067226) |

## What reviewers say

### 大繁盛！ まんぷくマルシェ2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2/id1044609730)

Manage a bustling market in a fantasy kingdom, serving unique customers with delicious dishes. This sequel offers a charming business simulation experience with a cast of colorful characters.

**Highlights:** Business simulation gameplay, Unique character interactions, Cooking and serving dishes, Market management, Fantasy kingdom setting

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 金のタマゴ40コ | $0.99 | one-time |
| 金のタマゴ240コ | $3.99 | one-time |
| 金のタマゴ560コ | $6.99 | one-time |
| 金のタマゴ1200コ | $14.99 | one-time |


### 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 大繁盛！ まんぷくマルシェ2 free?

大繁盛！ まんぷくマルシェ2 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, 大繁盛！ まんぷくマルシェ2 or LINE CHEF?

大繁盛！ まんぷくマルシェ2 is rated higher. 大繁盛！ まんぷくマルシェ2 averages 4.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while LINE CHEF averages 4.7 from 452 ratings.

### Do 大繁盛！ まんぷくマルシェ2 or LINE CHEF have ads?

LINE CHEF shows ads; 大繁盛！ まんぷくマルシェ2 does not.

### Which is updated more often, 大繁盛！ まんぷくマルシェ2 or LINE CHEF?

大繁盛！ まんぷくマルシェ2 ships an update every 3 weeks, and LINE CHEF every 2 months. Most recently, 大繁盛！ まんぷくマルシェ2 was updated on September 30, 2026 and LINE CHEF on October 1, 2026.

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