# Hey Chef vs PourDirection

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hey Chef at none against PourDirection's 1. Hey Chef also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). PourDirection's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 months). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PourDirection sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year. Hey Chef asks for nothing beyond the download.

Hey Chef ships an update every 3 months, PourDirection every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 14, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hey Chef | PourDirection |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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 | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 148 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Aramark Canada Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1491808326) | [WILLIAM ROBERT FRANK KIZELL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1884656609) |

## 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


### PourDirection

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pourdirection/id6760478872)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PourPro | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hey Chef free?

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

### Is PourDirection free?

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

### Do Hey Chef or PourDirection have ads?

PourDirection shows ads; Hey Chef does not.

### Which is updated more often, Hey Chef or PourDirection?

Hey Chef ships an update every 3 months, and PourDirection every 3 days. Most recently, Hey Chef was updated on October 14, 2026 and PourDirection on October 14, 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.*