# Hey Chef vs FAT BASTARD

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Hey Chef at 53% against FAT BASTARD's 38%. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Hey Chef ships an update every 3 months, FAT BASTARD every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hey Chef | FAT BASTARD |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hey-chef/id1491808327/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **7** | — |
| Positive reviews | **53.3% of reviews** | 37.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 148 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Aramark Canada Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1491808326) | [Givex Canada Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/587881886) |

## What reviewers say

### Hey Chef

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hey-chef/id1491808327)

Easily order food ahead for pickup or delivery, customize your meals, and access exclusive deals. The app supports various payment methods and allows for order feedback.

**Highlights:** Order ahead for pickup, Skip the line, Exclusive offers, Loyalty programs, Customize orders, Delivery options, Multiple payment options

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient ordering
- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 👍 Convenient for avoiding queues
- 👍 Good for ordering ahead
- 👍 User-friendly and fast

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Does not send access code
- 🐛 No security code
- 🐛 Pointless app for certain uses
- 🐛 No option to cancel orders
- 🐛 Unclear order scheduling

**Reported bugs**

- Does not send access code
- Does not send security code
- Does not send pin to log in
- Stopped working after recent update
- Became very glitchy after recent update

**Requested features**

- Add instructions for code input
- Add “order is ready” feature
- Better location services to find cafes
- More customization options for drinks (e.g., Starbucks)
- Allow users to schedule orders with clear indication of preparation time


### FAT BASTARD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fat-bastard/id6473556898)

Order ahead for pickup or delivery to save time and skip the line. Earn rewards and free food with every purchase. Manage gift cards and find nearby locations easily.

**Highlights:** Order ahead for pickup or delivery, Skip the line, Earn rewards and free food, Track points, Manage gift cards, Find nearby locations

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hey Chef free?

Hey Chef is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is FAT BASTARD free?

FAT BASTARD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Hey Chef or FAT BASTARD have ads?

Neither Hey Chef nor FAT BASTARD shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hey Chef or FAT BASTARD?

Hey Chef ships an update every 3 months, and FAT BASTARD every 2 months. Most recently, Hey Chef was updated on October 24, 2026 and FAT BASTARD 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.*