# Hell's Kitchen vs Design Show

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Hell's Kitchen at 4.7K against Design Show's 270. Hell's Kitchen also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hell's Kitchen sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Design Show sells 15 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Design Show holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hell's Kitchen has 4.7K ratings behind it against 270, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Hell's Kitchen's written reviews are positive against 67% of Design Show's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hell's Kitchen | Design Show |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (4.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hells-kitchen-match-and-design/id1455204426/reviews) | **[4.9 (270 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/design-show/id1612960455/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.7K** | 270 |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | **66.7% 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 | 381 MB | 238 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Qiiwi Games AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/495572903) | [RED BRIX WALL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1640247536) |

## 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


### Design Show

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/design-show/id1612960455)

Embark on a global journey of home renovation in this match-3 puzzle game. Solve challenging levels to earn design upgrades, choose furniture and decor, and transform apartments. Uncover a compelling story as you help characters overcome design dilemmas and unlock new locations.

**Highlights:** Match-3 puzzle gameplay, Home renovation and interior design, Choose furniture and decor, Renovate apartments worldwide, Solve character design problems, Unlock new locations and secret rooms, Compelling game story

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

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1000 coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Special offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Special Day Offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Lucky offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Lucky offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Safe offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Basic set | $4.99 | one-time |
| Special Day Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| 5000 coins | $7.99 | one-time |
| Super set | $9.99 | one-time |
| Golden Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Special Day Offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| 10000 coins | $14.99 | one-time |
| Giant set | $19.99 | one-time |
| 25000 coins | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Original graphics and designs
- 👍 Not many ads
- 👍 Entertaining and fun gameplay
- 👍 Good graphics
- 👍 Free of ads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Flashing lines cause headaches/migraines
- 🐛 No furniture choices in certain levels (Venice, Hawaii)
- 🐛 Lost all progress
- 🐛 Lack of furniture choices
- 🐛 Flashing lines when skipping

**Reported bugs**

- No furniture options in Venice
- Flashing lines when skipping levels
- Lost all progress
- No furniture choices from Hawaii level onwards
- Game ends after 220 levels

**Requested features**

- More furniture choices
- New countries/levels
- Continuation of the game/new levels
- More customization options for furniture
- Updates with new countries


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hell's Kitchen free?

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

### Is Design Show free?

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

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

Design Show is rated higher. Hell's Kitchen averages 4.7 out of 5 from 4.7K ratings, while Design Show averages 4.9 from 270 ratings.

### Do Hell's Kitchen or Design Show have ads?

Both Hell's Kitchen and Design Show show ads.

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

Hell's Kitchen ships an update monthly, and Design Show monthly. Most recently, Hell's Kitchen was updated on October 26, 2026 and Design Show on October 27, 2026.

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