# Hell's Kitchen vs TownTopia

The clearest difference is ads: TownTopia at none against Hell's Kitchen's shown. TownTopia also leads on review sentiment (78% vs 60%) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). Hell's Kitchen's advantage is ratings volume (4.7K vs 60). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hell's Kitchen sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and TownTopia sells 10 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 — 4.7 for Hell's Kitchen against 4.7 for TownTopia. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hell's Kitchen has 4.7K ratings behind it against 60, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 60% of Hell's Kitchen's written reviews are positive against 78% of TownTopia's.

Hell's Kitchen ships an update monthly, TownTopia every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hell's Kitchen | TownTopia |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (4.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hells-kitchen-match-and-design/id1455204426/reviews)** | [4.7 (60 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/towntopia/id1502367752/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.7K** | 60 |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | **77.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 381 MB | 339 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Qiiwi Games AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/495572903) | [cookapps](https://appshunter.io/developer/626650864) |

## What reviewers say

### Hell's Kitchen

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hells-kitchen-match-and-design/id1455204426)

Restore and design a restaurant, following the Hell's Kitchen theme. Solve match-3 puzzles to renovate spaces, unlock recipes, and meet characters. Become a renowned chef and build your dream eatery.

**Highlights:** Match-3 puzzle gameplay, Restaurant renovation and design, Unlock Hell's Kitchen recipes, Character interactions and story, Interior and exterior customization, Restaurant management simulation

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1500 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Kitchen Porter Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Adfree | $2.99 | one-time |
| HK Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Coins | $5.99 | one-time |
| Piggybank | $5.99 | one-time |
| Chef Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| 10000 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Station Chef Pack | $11.99 | one-time |
| Sous Chef Pack | $26.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fantastic game
- 👍 Addictive and fun
- 🍴 Real recipes included
- 🎨 Enjoyable decorating

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent freezing/crashing
- ⏱️ Slow loading times
- 💰 Too many ads/in-app purchases
- 🕹️ Levels too difficult

**Reported bugs**

- Doors not opening to start levels
- Purchases not registering correctly
- Losing progress after updates

**Requested features**

- More level variety
- Ability to gift items to friends
- Faster progression without spending money
- Improved stability and performance


### TownTopia

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/towntopia/id1502367752)

Restore and decorate your dream town by solving challenging match-3 puzzles. Remodel, design, and build a beautiful, bustling city, helping characters rebuild homes and discover heartwarming stories. Progress through levels to transform your town into a metropolis.

**Highlights:** Addictive match-3 gameplay with boosters, Build and restore various town structures, Help characters rebuild after disasters, Meet charming characters and discover stories, Renovate, design, and decorate town landscapes, Progress to a bustling metropolis

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Jewels | $2.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank | $3.99 | one-time |
| Stack of Jewels | $5.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank | $5.99 | one-time |
| Novice Furnisher | $5.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank | $9.99 | one-time |
| Aspiring Decorator | $9.99 | one-time |
| 700 Jewels | $14.99 | one-time |
| Talented Designer | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hell's Kitchen free?

Hell's Kitchen is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is TownTopia free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Hell's Kitchen or TownTopia?

Hell's Kitchen is rated higher. Hell's Kitchen averages 4.7 out of 5 from 4.7K ratings, while TownTopia averages 4.7 from 60 ratings.

### Do Hell's Kitchen or TownTopia have ads?

Hell's Kitchen shows ads; TownTopia does not.

### Which is updated more often, Hell's Kitchen or TownTopia?

Hell's Kitchen ships an update monthly, and TownTopia every 2 months. Most recently, Hell's Kitchen was updated on October 24, 2026 and TownTopia on October 24, 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.*