Chef Master vs PlatedIn
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Chef Master
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.
- Daily chef-inspired ingredients
- Photo submission of crafted dishes
- Enter to win prizes
- Learn new recipes
- Charitable donations
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Using our daily, chef inspired ingredients, Chef Master challenges you to put your creativity to the test! Simply upload a photo of your crafted dishes using our hand selected ingredients of the day, tell us how you did it, and enter to win prizes! Chef Master was designed with your creativity and passion for food in mind. Step outside of your comfort zone and show your community what's cooking! Maybe you'll even learn a few new recipes along the way. - Cook - Share - Win Prizes - Help Donate to Charity What else could you ask for in an app? Chef Master Elite Subscription: Benefits: • Access to all current and new categories • Increased rewards on competitions. Subscription Details: • $4.99/mo • Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. • Subscriptions will be automatically renewed monthly. • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. • Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's iTunes Account Settings after purchase. • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. • https://www.chefmasterchallenge.com/terms
PlatedIn
Discover local private chefs and home cooks for personalized in-home dining experiences. Browse profiles, explore menus, and book directly for special occasions or a night off from cooking. Enjoy customized meals prepared fresh in your home.
- Discover local chefs and home cooks
- Browse chef profiles and menus
- Book in-home dining experiences
- Direct in-app communication
- Platform for chefs to showcase skills
- User-generated profiles and content
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PlatedIn – Private Chefs, Made Personal PlatedIn connects you with local private chefs and home cooks for personalized, in-home dining experiences. Whether it’s a special occasion, a dinner party, or simply a night off from cooking, PlatedIn makes it easy to find the right chef for your table. Browse chef and home cook profiles, explore menus, view photos, and book directly in the app. From intimate meals to group gatherings, PlatedIn gives you access to talented local cooks who bring fresh, customized meals straight to your home. How It Works • Discover local private chefs and home cooks • View profiles, menus, and past work • Book chefs for in-home dining experiences • Communicate directly within the app • Enjoy meals prepared just for you For Chefs & Home Cooks PlatedIn also provides a platform for chefs and home cooks to showcase their skills, connect with new clients, and grow their business. Create a profile, share your work, and accept bookings from nearby customers. Designed for Everyone • Simple and intuitive interface • Light and Dark Mode support • Secure authentication • User-generated profiles and content • Reporting tools to maintain a safe community Whether you’re hosting, celebrating, or simply craving something special, PlatedIn brings great food and local talent together—right at your table.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PlatedIn at none against Chef Master's 7. PlatedIn also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Chef Master's advantage is ratings volume (52 vs 1) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.1). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. Chef Master sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. PlatedIn asks for nothing beyond the download.
PlatedIn 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Chef Master ships an update every 10 days, PlatedIn weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Chef Master | PlatedIn |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (52 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 94.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 52 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 74 MB | 44 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tutti Tech | GigMePro LLC |
Customer experience
Chef Master
PlatedIn
In-app purchases
Chef Master
- Chef Master Subscription$4.991 Month
- Dessert$1.99
- Remove Ads$1.99
- Cocktails$1.99
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- Dine-Out$1.99
- Lattes$1.99
- Dessert and Remove Ads$2.99
PlatedIn
No in-app purchases









