# Chef Master vs HeyChefy

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HeyChefy at none against Chef Master's 7. HeyChefy also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Chef Master's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (52 vs 2). On price, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Chef Master sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. HeyChefy asks for nothing beyond the download.

HeyChefy holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Chef Master has 52 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 94% of Chef Master's written reviews are positive against 100% of HeyChefy's.

Chef Master ships an update every 10 days, HeyChefy monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Chef Master | HeyChefy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (52 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chef-master-cooking-challenge/id1354457299/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heychefy/id6753969995/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **52** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 94.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 74 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tutti Tech](https://appshunter.io/developer/1354457298) | [YHALLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1846020309) |

## What reviewers say

### Chef Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chef-master-cooking-challenge/id1354457299)

This app challenges users to create dishes using daily, chef-inspired ingredients. Upload photos of your creations, share your process, and enter to win prizes. It's designed to spark culinary creativity and encourage learning new recipes.

**Highlights:** Daily chef-inspired ingredients, Photo submission of crafted dishes, Enter to win prizes, Learn new recipes, Charitable donations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Chef Master Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Dessert | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Cocktails | $1.99 | one-time |
| Dine-Out | $1.99 | one-time |
| Lattes | $1.99 | one-time |
| Dessert and Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |


### HeyChefy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heychefy/id6753969995)

Discover and book local personal chefs for any occasion, from intimate dinners to weekly meal prep. Communicate directly with chefs, customize menus, and enjoy restaurant-quality meals at home. The platform also supports chefs in showcasing their skills and managing bookings.

**Highlights:** Smart chef search with filters, Detailed chef profiles with ratings, Easy booking and payment management, Direct in-app chef communication, Social features for culinary discovery, Chef profile creation and management

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Chef Master free?

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

### Is HeyChefy free?

HeyChefy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Chef Master or HeyChefy?

HeyChefy is rated higher. Chef Master averages 4.6 out of 5 from 52 ratings, while HeyChefy averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Chef Master or HeyChefy have ads?

HeyChefy shows ads; Chef Master does not.

### Which is updated more often, Chef Master or HeyChefy?

Chef Master ships an update every 10 days, and HeyChefy monthly. Most recently, Chef Master was updated on November 2, 2026 and HeyChefy on October 30, 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.*