Comparison

ChefMaison vs Cook

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

Head to head
About

ChefMaison

Book a private chef for a unique dining experience at home. Browse chefs, communicate directly, and have them handle grocery shopping, cooking, and cleanup for any occasion.

Highlights
  • Book private chefs
  • Browse chef profiles
  • In-app chat and video calls
  • Customizable menus
  • Grocery shopping and cleanup included
  • Suitable for all occasions
Features
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Food is how we celebrate, connect, and remember. Great food has no fixed address. ChefMaison lets you book private chefs, cooking classes, catering, food trucks, and unique dining experiences in more than 20 countries — all in minutes. For every occasion - Private chef dinners at home or on vacation — from casual dinner parties to Michelin-style tasting menus - Cooking workshops with professional chefs - Private dining venues for celebrations and events - Catering for weddings, corporate events, and parties - Food trucks for festivals, outdoor events, and more - Chef-curated meal kits for effortless cooking at home How it works 1. Browse experiences by type, cuisine, or location — or send a request to our culinary partners near you 2. Chat with your host to confirm the menu, dietary needs, and details 3. Enjoy — everything is taken care of The best moments in life often happen around food. ChefMaison makes them easier to create—and unforgettable to share.

About

Cook

Features
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Cook is for people who love to cook. Its data is meticulously researched, cross-checked and taste-tested by our team of passionate chefs. * Core temperatures: internal temperatures researched and tested for best taste * Conversions: quickly convert between units and ingredients common in imperial and metric systems * Portion sizes: minimize waste by preparing the right amounts of food * Vinaigrettes: find a vinaigrette, quickly * Grape varieties: fast lookup for flavor and body profiles typical to certain grapes * Wine regions: quickly find the grapes and body associated with wine regions and classifications

Screenshots

ChefMaison4 screens
Cook3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Cook at every 3 weeks against ChefMaison's every 4 months. 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

ChefMaison ships an update every 4 months, Cook every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 28, 2026 and May 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
ChefMaison versus Cook: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChefMaisonCook
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.4 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size173 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVincent RoestTaco Ekkel

In-app purchases

None

ChefMaison

No in-app purchases

None

Cook

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ChefMaison free?
ChefMaison is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cook free?
Cook is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ChefMaison or Cook have ads?
Neither ChefMaison nor Cook shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ChefMaison or Cook?
ChefMaison ships an update every 4 months, and Cook every 3 weeks. Most recently, ChefMaison was updated on August 28, 2026 and Cook on May 19, 2026.

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