# Chef's Quest vs Hell's Kitchen

The clearest difference is ads: Chef's Quest at none against Hell's Kitchen's shown. Chef's Quest also leads on update cadence (weekly vs monthly) and review sentiment (71% vs 60%). Hell's Kitchen's advantage is ratings volume (4.7K vs 51) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Chef's Quest sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Hell's Kitchen sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Hell's Kitchen holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hell's Kitchen has 4.7K ratings behind it against 51, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 71% of Chef's Quest's written reviews are positive against 60% of Hell's Kitchen's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Chef's Quest ships an update weekly, Hell's Kitchen monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Chef's Quest | Hell's Kitchen |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (51 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chefs-quest/id1107822876/reviews) | **[4.7 (4.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hells-kitchen-match-and-design/id1455204426/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 51 | **4.7K** |
| Positive reviews | **70.6% of reviews** | 60.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 123 MB | 381 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [The Binary Mill](https://appshunter.io/developer/297436457) | [Qiiwi Games AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/495572903) |

## What reviewers say

### Chef's Quest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chefs-quest/id1107822876)

Embark on a global culinary journey to become a master chef. Solve match-3 puzzles, collect decor, and build a thriving restaurant. Compete with friends and attract celebrities for bonuses.

**Highlights:** Match-3 culinary challenges, Restaurant design and furnishing, Collect unique decor items, Play with friends, Power-ups, Attract celebrities, Master chef battles

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10 Diamonds | $0.99 | one-time |
| Buffet | $1.99 | one-time |
| Catch of the Day | $1.99 | one-time |
| Lunch Special | $1.99 | one-time |
| Christmas Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| 50 Diamonds | $4.99 | one-time |
| Buffet | $6.99 | one-time |
| Catch of the Day | $6.99 | one-time |
| Lunch Special | $6.99 | one-time |
| 100 Diamonds | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Engaging gameplay
- 🎨 Vibrant graphics
- 🕹️ Addictive match-3 mechanics
- 🛠️ Ability to decorate restaurant
- 🕰️ Relaxing time-killer

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 💰 Monetization issues and paywall
- 🕹️ Difficulty spikes in later levels
- 🔇 Repetitive sound effects

**Reported bugs**

- Disappearing lives and lost progress
- Freezing and black screen issues
- Inconsistent performance on older devices

**Requested features**

- More level variety and new content updates
- Improved progress saving and syncing across devices
- Option to disable in-app purchases


### Hell's Kitchen

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hells-kitchen-match-and-design/id1455204426)

Restore and design a restaurant, following the Hell's Kitchen theme. Solve match-3 puzzles to renovate spaces, unlock recipes, and meet characters. Become a renowned chef and build your dream eatery.

**Highlights:** Match-3 puzzle gameplay, Restaurant renovation and design, Unlock Hell's Kitchen recipes, Character interactions and story, Interior and exterior customization, Restaurant management simulation

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1500 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Kitchen Porter Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Adfree | $2.99 | one-time |
| HK Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Coins | $5.99 | one-time |
| Piggybank | $5.99 | one-time |
| Chef Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| 10000 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Station Chef Pack | $11.99 | one-time |
| Sous Chef Pack | $26.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fantastic game
- 👍 Addictive and fun
- 🍴 Real recipes included
- 🎨 Enjoyable decorating

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent freezing/crashing
- ⏱️ Slow loading times
- 💰 Too many ads/in-app purchases
- 🕹️ Levels too difficult

**Reported bugs**

- Doors not opening to start levels
- Purchases not registering correctly
- Losing progress after updates

**Requested features**

- More level variety
- Ability to gift items to friends
- Faster progression without spending money
- Improved stability and performance


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Chef's Quest free?

Chef's Quest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Hell's Kitchen free?

Hell's Kitchen is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Chef's Quest or Hell's Kitchen?

Hell's Kitchen is rated higher. Chef's Quest averages 4.5 out of 5 from 51 ratings, while Hell's Kitchen averages 4.7 from 4.7K ratings.

### Do Chef's Quest or Hell's Kitchen have ads?

Hell's Kitchen shows ads; Chef's Quest does not.

### Which is updated more often, Chef's Quest or Hell's Kitchen?

Chef's Quest ships an update weekly, and Hell's Kitchen monthly. Most recently, Chef's Quest was updated on October 21, 2026 and Hell's Kitchen on October 24, 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.*