# Alchemy Chef vs Cooking Master

The clearest difference is rating: Alchemy Chef at 3.9 against Cooking Master's 3.0. Alchemy Chef also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (12 vs 2). Cooking Master's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Alchemy Chef sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Cooking Master sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Alchemy Chef holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Alchemy Chef has 12 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Alchemy Chef ships an update every 5 weeks, Cooking Master weekly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Alchemy Chef | Cooking Master |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.9 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alchemy-chef-magic-cooking/id1482893091/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cooking-master-chef-game/id6449223543/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **12** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 282 MB | 588 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hammurabi Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1220422362) | [MVS TEKNOLOJI LIMITED SIRKETI](https://appshunter.io/developer/6795028105) |

## What reviewers say

### Alchemy Chef

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alchemy-chef-magic-cooking/id1482893091)

Embark on a magical time-management adventure in a fantasy world. Run mystical taverns, serve enchanted dishes and potions, and upgrade your kitchens across diverse islands. Challenge yourself to become a master chef in this unique cooking game.

**Highlights:** Time-management gameplay, Mystical tavern management, Magical item and potion crafting, Island exploration and upgrades, Restaurant and shop enhancement, 250+ levels

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 5K Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 25 Diamonds | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Chest | $2.99 | one-time |
| 100 Diamonds | $5.99 | one-time |
| Alchemist Chest | $6.99 | one-time |
| 200 Diamonds | $9.99 | one-time |
| 400 Diamonds | $19.99 | one-time |
| 1K Diamonds | $39.99 | one-time |
| 600K Coins | $99.99 | one-time |
| 3K Diamonds | $99.99 | one-time |


### Cooking Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cooking-master-chef-game/id6449223543)

Embark on a culinary adventure in this engaging cooking game. Explore recipes, create dishes, and manage your own virtual restaurant. Features interactive mini-games, kitchen upgrades, and a realistic cooking experience.

**Highlights:** Interactive cooking mini-games, Restaurant management, Kitchen upgrades, Realistic cooking experience, Offline play (with ads removed), User-friendly interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Alchemy Chef free?

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

### Is Cooking Master free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Alchemy Chef or Cooking Master?

Alchemy Chef is rated higher. Alchemy Chef averages 3.9 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Cooking Master averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Alchemy Chef or Cooking Master have ads?

Cooking Master shows ads; Alchemy Chef does not.

### Which is updated more often, Alchemy Chef or Cooking Master?

Alchemy Chef ships an update every 5 weeks, and Cooking Master weekly. Most recently, Alchemy Chef was updated on November 3, 2026 and Cooking Master on November 3, 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.*