# BBQ Master Restaurant vs LINE CHEF

The clearest difference is review sentiment: BBQ Master Restaurant at 100% against LINE CHEF's 47%. BBQ Master Restaurant also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 34) and ads (none vs shown). LINE CHEF's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 13 months) and ratings volume (452 vs 1). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. LINE CHEF sells 34 one-off in-app purchases. BBQ Master Restaurant asks for nothing beyond the download.

BBQ Master Restaurant holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LINE CHEF has 452 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of BBQ Master Restaurant's written reviews are positive against 47% of LINE CHEF's.

BBQ Master Restaurant ships an update every 13 months, LINE CHEF every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on July 7, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BBQ Master Restaurant | LINE CHEF |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bbq-master-restaurant/id1234998384/reviews)** | [4.7 (452 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/line-chef/id1456569943/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **452** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 46.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 86 MB | 258 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [斌 王](https://appshunter.io/developer/1395034009) | [LINE Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/359067226) |

## What reviewers say

### BBQ Master Restaurant

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bbq-master-restaurant/id1234998384)

Prepare and serve delicious seafood dishes like lobster, crab, and squid to hungry guests in this fast-paced cooking simulation game. Manage your time effectively and use various cooking props to create the perfect barbecue experience.

**Highlights:** Seafood preparation (lobster, crab, squid), Serve hungry guests, Time-limited challenges, Interactive cooking props, Food decoration with sauces, Dish cleaning

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 BBQ Master Restaurant free?

BBQ Master Restaurant is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is LINE CHEF free?

LINE CHEF is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, BBQ Master Restaurant or LINE CHEF?

BBQ Master Restaurant is rated higher. BBQ Master Restaurant averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while LINE CHEF averages 4.7 from 452 ratings.

### Do BBQ Master Restaurant or LINE CHEF have ads?

LINE CHEF shows ads; BBQ Master Restaurant does not.

### Which is updated more often, BBQ Master Restaurant or LINE CHEF?

BBQ Master Restaurant ships an update every 13 months, and LINE CHEF every 2 months. Most recently, BBQ Master Restaurant was updated on July 7, 2026 and LINE CHEF on September 25, 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.*