Comparison

FineTable vs PlatedIn

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

Head to head
About

FineTable

Features
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Enjoy culinary excellence at home. Savour exceptional culinary experiences in your own home. Let a private chef take care of everything—even the dishes!

About

PlatedIn

Discover local private chefs and home cooks for personalized in-home dining experiences. Browse profiles, explore menus, and book directly for special occasions or a night off from cooking. Enjoy customized meals prepared fresh in your home.

Highlights
  • Discover local chefs and home cooks
  • Browse chef profiles and menus
  • Book in-home dining experiences
  • Direct in-app communication
  • Platform for chefs to showcase skills
  • User-generated profiles and content
Features
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PlatedIn – Private Chefs, Made Personal PlatedIn connects you with local private chefs and home cooks for personalized, in-home dining experiences. Whether it’s a special occasion, a dinner party, or simply a night off from cooking, PlatedIn makes it easy to find the right chef for your table. Browse chef and home cook profiles, explore menus, view photos, and book directly in the app. From intimate meals to group gatherings, PlatedIn gives you access to talented local cooks who bring fresh, customized meals straight to your home. How It Works • Discover local private chefs and home cooks • View profiles, menus, and past work • Book chefs for in-home dining experiences • Communicate directly within the app • Enjoy meals prepared just for you For Chefs & Home Cooks PlatedIn also provides a platform for chefs and home cooks to showcase their skills, connect with new clients, and grow their business. Create a profile, share your work, and accept bookings from nearby customers. Designed for Everyone • Simple and intuitive interface • Light and Dark Mode support • Secure authentication • User-generated profiles and content • Reporting tools to maintain a safe community Whether you’re hosting, celebrating, or simply craving something special, PlatedIn brings great food and local talent together—right at your table.

Screenshots

FineTable4 screens
PlatedIn3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: PlatedIn at weekly against FineTable's monthly. FineTable's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). 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

FineTable ships an update monthly, PlatedIn weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and June 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
FineTable versus PlatedIn: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFineTablePlatedIn
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size166 MB44 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFineTable, Inc.GigMePro LLC

In-app purchases

None

FineTable

No in-app purchases

None

PlatedIn

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FineTable free?
FineTable is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PlatedIn free?
PlatedIn is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do FineTable or PlatedIn have ads?
Neither FineTable nor PlatedIn shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FineTable or PlatedIn?
FineTable ships an update monthly, and PlatedIn weekly. Most recently, FineTable was updated on September 17, 2026 and PlatedIn on June 4, 2026.

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