# Potion Punch vs LINE CHEF

Potion Punch and LINE CHEF both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 78% of Potion Punch's written reviews are positive against 47% of LINE CHEF's. Potion Punch also leads on ratings volume (1.9K vs 452) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Potion Punch sells 22 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 Potion Punch against 4.7 for LINE CHEF. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.9K and 452 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 78% of Potion Punch's written reviews are positive against 47% of LINE CHEF's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Potion Punch | LINE CHEF |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/potion-punch/id1059695084/reviews)** | [4.7 (452 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/line-chef/id1456569943/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.9K** | 452 |
| Positive reviews | **77.6% of reviews** | 46.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 169 MB | 258 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Monstronauts](https://appshunter.io/developer/1059695083) | [LINE Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/359067226) |

## What reviewers say

### Potion Punch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/potion-punch/id1059695084)

Manage and grow a vibrant fantasy potion shop. Mix colorful potions, cook exotic snacks, and serve a variety of fantastical customers. Upgrade your shop across multiple locations to become the ultimate potion-maker.

**Highlights:** Color-based potion mixing, Cook exotic fantasy snacks, Serve diverse fantasy customers, Upgrade shop with furniture and equipment, 7 unique shop locations, Hundreds of upgrade options

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

**In-app purchases (22)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Handful of Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Handful of Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| Iron Pot | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pouch of Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pouch of Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| V-Day Loot | $4.99 | one-time |
| Steel Pot | $4.99 | one-time |
| Brass Pot | $6.99 | one-time |
| Easter Loot | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Gems (50% off) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Anniversary Loot | $9.99 | one-time |
| Halloween Loot | $9.99 | one-time |
| Lunar New Year Loot | $9.99 | one-time |
| Day of the Dead Loot | $9.99 | one-time |
| Holiday Loot | $14.99 | one-time |
| Silver Pot | $14.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pot | $24.99 | one-time |
| Box of Coins | $49.99 | one-time |
| Box of Gems | $49.99 | one-time |
| Crate of Gems | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Great for all ages
- 👍 Colorful and appealing graphics
- 🚀 Smooth and responsive controls
- 👍 Challenging but not overly difficult

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and glitches
- 🐛 Difficulty tracking tips and orders
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 🔒 In-app purchase issues with failed transactions

**Reported bugs**

- Game progress lost after restoring purchases
- Customers not appearing in certain levels
- Daily quest rewards not registering properly

**Requested features**

- More levels and locations to explore
- Ability to listen to music while playing
- Improved tutorial and guidance for new players
- More frequent special guest appearances


### 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 Potion Punch free?

Potion Punch 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, Potion Punch or LINE CHEF?

Potion Punch is rated higher. Potion Punch averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.9K ratings, while LINE CHEF averages 4.7 from 452 ratings.

### Do Potion Punch or LINE CHEF have ads?

Both Potion Punch and LINE CHEF show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Potion Punch or LINE CHEF?

Potion Punch ships an update every 2 months, and LINE CHEF every 2 months. Most recently, Potion Punch was updated on September 23, 2026 and LINE CHEF on September 22, 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.*