# Match Masters vs Coin Chef

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Match Masters at 190K against Coin Chef's 7K. Match Masters also leads on chart position (#121 vs unranked). Coin Chef's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.7). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Match Masters sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and Coin Chef sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Coin Chef holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Match Masters has 190K ratings behind it against 7K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 51% of Match Masters's written reviews are positive against 46% of Coin Chef's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Match Masters ships an update weekly, Coin Chef every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Match Masters | Coin Chef |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (190K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/match-masters/id1138264921/reviews) | **[4.9 (7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coin-chef/id1580135772/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **190K** | 7K |
| Positive reviews | **51.2% of reviews** | 46.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 11 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#121** | — |
| Size | 348 MB | 361 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Candivore LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1362025075) | [Fortune Mine Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1565949596) |

## What reviewers say

### Match Masters

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/match-masters/id1138264921)

**Currently charting:** #121 Top Grossing · Puzzle, #135 Top Grossing · Casual (US App Store)

Engage in turn-based, competitive match-3 puzzle battles online. Strategize your moves to outscore opponents and utilize unique boosters to gain an advantage. Compete in tournaments and events to earn rewards and climb leaderboards.

**Highlights:** Online turn-based PvP matches, Strategic booster system, Knock-out tournaments, Leaderboard competitions, Sticker album collection, Facebook friend challenges

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Home Screen Offer 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Stack of Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Super Spin Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Home Screen Offer 3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Home Screen Offer 15 b | $7.99 | one-time |
| Case of Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Home Screen Offer 4 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Home Screen Offer 6 | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Addictive and fun gameplay
- 🎨 Charming visuals and animations
- 🕹️ Competitive PvP experience
- 💰 Ability to earn rewards without spending money

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤑 Aggressive monetization tactics
- 🧠 Unfair matchmaking and overpowered boosters
- 🕰️ Frustrating timer issues and glitches
- 📦 Excessive duplicate stickers and incomplete albums
- 💬 Lack of communication from developers

**Reported bugs**

- Opponents continuing to make moves after timer expires
- Game crashes and connection issues causing loss of boosters
- Inconsistent or incorrect rewards and sticker distribution

**Requested features**

- Implement a fair matchmaking system based on booster levels
- Allow players to trade or exchange duplicate stickers
- Introduce a mode with only basic boosters for more balanced gameplay
- Improve customer support responsiveness and transparency


### Coin Chef

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coin-chef/id1580135772)

Spin unique slots to earn coins, sabotage and heist friends' restaurants, and upgrade your own. Embark on a culinary journey, build the best restaurant, and compete with players worldwide in this fun, social game.

**Highlights:** Spin unique slots to win coins, Sabotage and heist friends' restaurants, Upgrade and build your restaurant, Progress through world cuisines, Use shields to protect your restaurant, Play Chef Wild minigame for bonuses

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Membership | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| CuisinePack_1.99 | $1.99 | one-time |
| CuisinePack_2.99 | $2.99 | one-time |
| CuisinePack_3.99 | $3.99 | one-time |
| CuisinePack_4.99 | $4.99 | one-time |
| CuisinePack_5.99 | $5.99 | one-time |
| CuisinePack_9.99 | $9.99 | one-time |
| CuisinePack_11.99 | $11.99 | one-time |
| CuisinePack_14.99 | $14.99 | one-time |
| CuisinePack_19.99 | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Vibrant and colorful graphics
- 🕹️ Enjoyable mini-games

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚨 Excessive pop-ups and ads
- 🤑 Predatory monetization tactics
- 🐛 Frequent bugs and crashes
- 🔍 Lack of transparency and support

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezing or not loading
- Rewards not being properly credited
- Compatibility issues with newer devices

**Requested features**

- New game modes and content updates
- Improved stability and performance


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Match Masters free?

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

### Is Coin Chef free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Match Masters or Coin Chef?

Coin Chef is rated higher. Match Masters averages 4.7 out of 5 from 190K ratings, while Coin Chef averages 4.9 from 7K ratings.

### Do Match Masters or Coin Chef have ads?

Both Match Masters and Coin Chef show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Match Masters or Coin Chef?

Match Masters ships an update weekly, and Coin Chef every 11 days. Most recently, Match Masters was updated on November 4, 2026 and Coin Chef on November 3, 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.*