# HeadChef vs Viva Chefs

The clearest difference is ads: Viva Chefs at none against HeadChef's shown. Viva Chefs also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (29 vs 4). HeadChef's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, review sentiment 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for HeadChef against 5.0 for Viva Chefs. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Viva Chefs has 29 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

## The numbers

| Metric | HeadChef | Viva Chefs |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/headchef/id1505392879/reviews) | [5.0 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/viva-chefs/id6587558460/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **29** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 32 MB | 116 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HeadChef, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1505392878) | [Vivachefs Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1759912251) |

## What reviewers say

### HeadChef

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/headchef/id1505392879)

This app connects you with personal chefs who prepare weekly meals in your home kitchen. Browse recipes, select a chef, and enjoy pre-portioned, ready-to-eat meals.

**Highlights:** Choose from hundreds of recipes, Add your own recipes, Chef brings groceries, Chef cooks and cleans, Meals packaged for fridge/freezer, Select chefs with specialties

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Viva Chefs

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/viva-chefs/id6587558460)

Connect with local chefs who prepare fresh, custom meals in your own kitchen. Enjoy delicious home-cooked food without the stress of cooking or cleaning. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions.

**Highlights:** Connect with local chefs, Customizable menus, In-home cooking and cleaning, Freshly prepared meals, Chef-curated grocery lists, Direct chef communication

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HeadChef free?

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

### Is Viva Chefs free?

Viva Chefs is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, HeadChef or Viva Chefs?

HeadChef and Viva Chefs are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4 and 29 ratings respectively.

### Do HeadChef or Viva Chefs have ads?

HeadChef shows ads; Viva Chefs does not.

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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.*