Comparison

ChefScaler vs Recipe Scale Calculator

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

Head to head
About

ChefScaler

Easily scale ingredient quantities for your recipes based on the desired number of servings. Store your favorite recipes with details like photos and ratings, and access them anytime for quick adjustments. Supports standard metric units.

Highlights
  • Adjust ingredient quantities with one click
  • Instantly view adjusted ingredient amounts
  • Store recipes with photos and ratings
  • Supports metric units
  • Dark Mode support
Features
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ChefScaler helps you to adjust ingredients quantities in your recipes. With one click of a button, ChefScaler adjusts all your ingredients quantities in your favorite recipes, according to the number of servings you need. You only have to enter your recipe once into ChefScaler. Then you can bring up the recipe anytime you want, just change the number of servings, and instantly you get the adjusted ingredients' quantities for your recipe. Current major features: 1. One button clicks to change the number of serves in recipe 2. Instantly show all adjusted ingredients quantities in recipe 3. Store recipes with Photo, Rating, Easiness, etc. 4. Ingredient supports standard metric units (US units will be supported in future release) Other features 1. Dark Mode support 2. Optimized for iPhone 11 and SE2

About

Recipe Scale Calculator

Easily adjust ingredient quantities for any recipe to match your desired serving size. This intuitive tool simplifies cooking by eliminating manual calculations, ensuring perfect portions every time. Ideal for home chefs of all skill levels.

Highlights
  • Effortless recipe scaling
  • Create custom ingredient lists
  • User-friendly interface
  • Automatic quantity calculation
  • Adjust for any number of servings
Features
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Cooking for more or fewer people? Don't worry about the math! Recipe Scaler is a simple and intuitive app that helps you adjust recipe ingredient amounts instantly. Just enter the original number of servings and your desired number of servings. The app automatically calculates the new ingredient quantities for you, so you can focus on the fun part: cooking. Key Features: Effortless Scaling: Easily scale recipes up or down to fit any number of guests or family members. Create Your Ingredient List: Add ingredients, amounts, and units to build a customized list. Clean and Simple Design: The user-friendly interface makes it easy for anyone to use, even in the middle of a busy kitchen. Whether you're a beginner cook or a seasoned home chef, this app is a must-have tool for a smooth and enjoyable cooking experience. No more manual calculations or food waste—just perfect portions every time.

Screenshots

ChefScaler4 screens
Recipe Scale Calculator2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Recipe Scale Calculator at 5.0 against ChefScaler's 1.0. Recipe Scale Calculator also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 16 months). ChefScaler's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, ratings volume, 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Recipe Scale Calculator holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ChefScaler ships an update every 16 months, Recipe Scale Calculator every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
ChefScaler versus Recipe Scale Calculator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChefScalerRecipe Scale Calculator
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 16 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.4 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMENG KUONG LEIKana Uchida

In-app purchases

None

ChefScaler

No in-app purchases

None

Recipe Scale Calculator

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ChefScaler free?
ChefScaler is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Recipe Scale Calculator free?
Recipe Scale Calculator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ChefScaler or Recipe Scale Calculator?
Recipe Scale Calculator is rated higher. ChefScaler averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Recipe Scale Calculator averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do ChefScaler or Recipe Scale Calculator have ads?
Recipe Scale Calculator shows ads; ChefScaler does not.
Which is updated more often, ChefScaler or Recipe Scale Calculator?
ChefScaler ships an update every 16 months, and Recipe Scale Calculator every 2 months. Most recently, ChefScaler was updated on November 3, 2026 and Recipe Scale Calculator on October 30, 2026.

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