Tim Hortons vs Mechef
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Tim Hortons
Order your favorite food and drinks ahead for pickup or delivery. Earn rewards with every purchase and access exclusive personalized offers. Pay easily with Scan & Pay and save your favorite orders for quick reordering.
- Order ahead for pickup or delivery
- Earn Tims Rewards Points
- Access personalized offers
- Scan & Pay for quick checkout
- Save favorite orders
- Participate in contests and games
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Meet the new Tim Hortons app—now easier to use with a new look and feel. Enjoy the convenience of ordering ahead for pickup, delivery, or dining in. Pay for your order and earn Tims Rewards Points in one simple step using Scan & Pay. With the app, you get access to personalized offers, delicious rewards, contests, and games—all through your phone! Tims Rewards Earn points with every order and redeem them for free food and beverages like coffee, baked goods, or breakfast, lunch, and dinner items. Who knew your Tims routine could be so rewarding? Personalized Offers Take advantage of exclusive deals inspired by your recent orders. Simply activate the offers that interest you and order the menu items before time runs out! Scan & Pay Save time at checkout with Scan & Pay. You can now pay for your order and earn Tims Rewards Points with one simple scan of your app. Order Ahead & Delivery Skip the line inside by ordering ahead with the app. Put together your perfect order, choose a location, and look for the ‘Mobile Pickup’ sign inside the restaurant. Staying in? We’ll deliver right to your door. Save Your Favorites Add recently ordered items with one tap—or create a list of your personal favorites. Customized orders are saved on your menu so you can quickly and easily get your order just the way you like it. Contests and Games Score prizes and extra Tims Rewards Points with our fan-favorite sweepstake Roll Up To Win™.
Mechef
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Homemade food, made by real home chefs, delivered to your door. mechef connects you with talented local home chefs who cook authentic, fresh meals from their own kitchens. Skip the restaurant chains and discover food made with care, the way it should be. DISCOVER LOCAL HOME CHEFS Browse kitchens in your neighbourhood and explore their menus. Every chef has their own style, from comforting classics to authentic dishes you won't find anywhere else. FRESH BAKERY SECTION Craving something sweet? Our dedicated Bakery section features homemade cakes, pastries, breads, and desserts baked by local bakers. EASY ORDERING Add your favourite dishes to the cart, choose your delivery address, and check out in seconds. Save your payment card securely for fast reordering. TRACK YOUR ORDER Follow your order every step of the way, from the moment the chef starts cooking until the courier arrives at your door. Push notifications keep you updated in real time. SECURE PAYMENTS Pay safely with your credit or debit card. Your payment details are encrypted and processed securely. WHY MECHEF? • Real homemade food, not restaurant fast food • Support independent home chefs and bakers in your community • Fresh meals cooked to order • Simple sign in with your phone number • Fast, reliable delivery with live status updates Hungry for something homemade? Download mechef and taste the difference a home kitchen makes.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Mechef at none against Tim Hortons's shown. Mechef also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 weeks). Tim Hortons's advantage is chart position (#164 vs unranked). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Tim Hortons ships an update every 2 weeks, Mechef every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Tim Hortons | Mechef |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (60K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 46.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 60K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | #164 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 145 MB | 71 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tim Hortons | MAJID FARZANEH |
Bugs and requests
Tim Hortons
Reported bugs
4 issues- App crashing during checkout
- Orders not being received by stores
- Rewards not properly tracking or applying
- Inability to cancel or refund orders
Requested features
5 requests- Ability to customize orders (e.g. toasted, add butter)
- Option to pay directly with credit/debit card instead of pre-loading funds
- Seamless integration with mobile wallets
- Improved rewards program and redemption options
- Better inventory tracking and menu accuracy across locations
Mechef
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Tim Hortons
No in-app purchases
Mechef
No in-app purchases









