TOM for Chef vs Chef Tonight
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
TOM for Chef
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This app is for locally-based home chefs who want to share their diverse cultures, dishes & stories with the people around them. Our aim is to build a community of such people and facilitate delivery of home cooked food.
Chef Tonight
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Chef Tonight is a community-powered marketplace where home chefs and food lovers connect over authentic, home-cooked meals. When youβre craving a family recipe you canβt find in restaurants, Chef Tonight helps you discover local chefs cooking fresh meals in your neighborhood. For Chefs: Turn your passion for cooking into income. Create an event, share your menu, post photos, list ingredients, and invite diners to join. Set pickup or delivery options, choose how many guests you can serve, and build your reputation as a trusted local host. Whether you're cooking a prefix dinner, a specialty cuisine, or hosting a live cooking session, Chef Tonight gives you a simple way to showcase your talent. For Diners: Browse local food events near you and join the ones that match your taste. See menus, chef details, cuisine types, and event information all in one place. Connect directly with chefs, coordinate pickup or delivery, and enjoy authentic home-cooked meals made with care. Chef Tonight is built for: + Food lovers who want something more personal than restaurants + Home chefs who want to share their culture and earn income + Communities that value authentic, small-batch cooking + Anyone tired of generic takeout options Beyond meals, Chef Tonight is about connection. See updates directly from chefs about their cooking process, learn about new cuisines, and become part of a growing food community. Start local. Discover authentic flavors. Support real people. Welcome to Chef Tonight.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TOM for Chef at none against Chef Tonight's 4. On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Chef Tonight sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. TOM for Chef asks for nothing beyond the download.
TOM for Chef ships an update monthly, Chef Tonight every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TOM for Chef | Chef Tonight |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 3 weeks β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 β better | 17.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 83 MB | 138 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | The Oven Market | Chef Tonight |
In-app purchases
TOM for Chef
No in-app purchases
Chef Tonight
- One Time Purchase Plan4 variants$0.99
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