# Diner DASH Adventures vs MasterChef

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Diner DASH Adventures at 71K against MasterChef's 636. MasterChef's advantage is review sentiment (47% vs 32%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Diner DASH Adventures sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and MasterChef sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Diner DASH Adventures against 4.3 for MasterChef. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Diner DASH Adventures has 71K ratings behind it against 636, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 32% of Diner DASH Adventures's written reviews are positive against 47% of MasterChef's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Diner DASH Adventures | MasterChef |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (71K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/diner-dash-adventures/id1380831764/reviews)** | [4.3 (636 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/masterchef-cook-and-match/id1556388180/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **71K** | 636 |
| Positive reviews | 31.6% of reviews | **46.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 204 MB | 342 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Glu Games LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/284419051) | [Qiiwi Games AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/495572903) |

## What reviewers say

### Diner DASH Adventures

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/diner-dash-adventures/id1380831764)

Engage in a fast-paced cooking and time management game where you serve delicious dishes, renovate a town, and uncover a heartwarming story. Beat the clock, manage multiple restaurant types, and design your dream town.

**Highlights:** Fast-paced cooking action with hundreds of levels, Restaurant simulation across various locations, Time management gameplay with order matching, Town and restaurant decoration and renovation, Storyline with characters and plot progression, Collectable pets and customizable items

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Handful of Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Handful of Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| Continue 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Stack of Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| DASH Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Key Pack 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Vault 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Fistful of Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Super DASH Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Pocketful of Gems | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun gameplay
- 👍 Enjoyable story and characters
- 🎨 Great graphics and visuals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Excessive in-app purchases required
- 🕰️ Levels too short and time-limited
- 🔍 Difficult to earn in-game currency
- 🔧 Frequent bugs and glitches

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes and crashes
- Rewards not properly credited
- Connectivity issues causing progress loss

**Requested features**

- More free ways to earn in-game currency
- Longer and more challenging levels
- Option to disable automatic power-up usage


### MasterChef

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/masterchef-cook-and-match/id1556388180)

Engage in a thrilling match-3 puzzle adventure set in the MasterChef Kitchen. Solve hundreds of levels, use strategic power-ups, and compete in themed events inspired by the TV show. Rise through the ranks and prove your culinary puzzle skills.

**Highlights:** Match-3 puzzle gameplay, Hundreds of levels, Strategic power-ups, Themed events, Competitive tournaments, Stylish art and UI

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Short Offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Adfree | $2.99 | one-time |
| Bundle Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank | $2.99 | one-time |
| MasterChef Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank | $5.99 | one-time |
| Bundle Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bundle Pack | $11.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🍔 Realistic cooking experience
- 🎨 Visually appealing graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🕹️ Too many match-3 puzzles, not enough cooking
- 🔍 Lack of cooking instructions and guidance
- 💰 Excessive ads and in-app purchases
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs

**Reported bugs**

- Game resets progress and deletes saved data
- Cooking screen goes black and becomes unresponsive
- Difficulty progressing due to glitches

**Requested features**

- More cooking levels and less puzzle gameplay
- Ability to customize the character
- Offline mode to play without internet connection
- Improved tutorial and cooking instructions


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Diner DASH Adventures free?

Diner DASH Adventures is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is MasterChef free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Diner DASH Adventures or MasterChef?

Diner DASH Adventures is rated higher. Diner DASH Adventures averages 4.4 out of 5 from 71K ratings, while MasterChef averages 4.3 from 636 ratings.

### Do Diner DASH Adventures or MasterChef have ads?

Both Diner DASH Adventures and MasterChef show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Diner DASH Adventures or MasterChef?

Diner DASH Adventures ships an update monthly, and MasterChef monthly. Most recently, Diner DASH Adventures was updated on October 27, 2026 and MasterChef on October 21, 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.*