Comparison

Hey Chef vs Top Five

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Hey Chef

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
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With the Hey Chef mobile app you can: • Order ahead and skip the line • Benefit from exclusive offers and loyalty programs • Customize your order • Delivery options • Provide feedback • Pay with Google and Apple pay NOTE: Application features can vary by location.

About

Top Five

Features
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Top Five is the smarter way to discover the city’s best restaurants, built on the honest recommendations of real people. The philosophy is simple: Every user can only save up to five of their absolute favourite restaurants to complete their Top Five list. Because space is limited, every pick is intentional. No inflated ratings, no paid placements, no engagement-driven feeds. Just a city map built from the places people care enough to personally endorse as their favourite restaurants. ----- Why you’ll love Top Five See your friends' Top Five: Add your friends to easily see their Top Five restaurant recommendations. No more digging through group chats or constantly asking for someone’s go-to spots. Trust the community’s taste: Explore a map built on honest crowdsourced shortlists. We believe every individual’s perspective on what makes a place outstanding should count just as much as the next ‘food critic’. Know exactly why a place is worth your time: Read personal notes from real users to understand what makes a restaurant uniquely special, and exactly what earned it a coveted Top Five spot. ----- Available in these select cities: - Toronto (Canada) - Montreal (Canada) - New York City (United States)

Screenshots

Hey Chef4 screens
Top Five4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Top Five at every 9 days against Hey Chef's every 3 months. Hey Chef's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hey Chef ships an update every 3 months, Top Five every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Hey Chef versus Top Five: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHey ChefTop Five
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (7 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews53.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size148 MB38 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperAramark Canada Ltd.JESSE LI

Bugs and requests

Hey Chef

Reported bugs

11 issues
  • 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
Show 6 more
  • Order placed for closed restaurant
  • Contact us button doesn’t work
  • Glitches out when adding student card
  • Won’t accept any payment method
  • App must be restarted multiple times to see menu
  • Technical difficulties message on iPhone

Requested features

5 requests
  • 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

Top Five

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Hey Chef

No in-app purchases

None

Top Five

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hey Chef free?
Hey Chef is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Top Five free?
Top Five is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Hey Chef or Top Five have ads?
Neither Hey Chef nor Top Five shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hey Chef or Top Five?
Hey Chef ships an update every 3 months, and Top Five every 9 days. Most recently, Hey Chef was updated on October 14, 2026 and Top Five on September 30, 2026.

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