# MasterChef vs Tylde

The clearest difference is rating: Tylde at 5.0 against MasterChef's 4.3. Tylde also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 8 days vs monthly). MasterChef's advantage is ratings volume (636 vs 3) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MasterChef sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Tylde sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Tylde holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MasterChef has 636 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

MasterChef ships an update monthly, Tylde every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MasterChef | Tylde |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (636 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/masterchef-cook-and-match/id1556388180/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tylde/id6764362212/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **636** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 46.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 342 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Qiiwi Games AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/495572903) | [Steven Knauss](https://appshunter.io/developer/1877190883) |

## What reviewers say

### MasterChef

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/masterchef-cook-and-match/id1556388180)

Engage in a thrilling match-3 puzzle adventure set in the MasterChef Kitchen. Solve hundreds of levels, use strategic power-ups, and compete in themed events inspired by the TV show. Rise through the ranks and prove your culinary puzzle skills.

**Highlights:** Match-3 puzzle gameplay, Hundreds of levels, Strategic power-ups, Themed events, Competitive tournaments, Stylish art and UI

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Short Offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Adfree | $2.99 | one-time |
| Bundle Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank | $2.99 | one-time |
| MasterChef Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Bundle Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🍔 Realistic cooking experience
- 🎨 Visually appealing graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🕹️ Too many match-3 puzzles, not enough cooking
- 🔍 Lack of cooking instructions and guidance
- 💰 Excessive ads and in-app purchases
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs

**Reported bugs**

- Game resets progress and deletes saved data
- Cooking screen goes black and becomes unresponsive
- Difficulty progressing due to glitches

**Requested features**

- More cooking levels and less puzzle gameplay
- Ability to customize the character
- Offline mode to play without internet connection
- Improved tutorial and cooking instructions


### Tylde

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tylde/id6764362212)

Engage in asynchronous word battles with friends on a shared 5x5 board. Race against a 90-second timer to build words, and see whose creations claim the most tiles at the reveal. Offers solo bot matches and cross-game puzzle integration.

**Highlights:** Asynchronous word PvP, Shared 5x5 game board, 90-second timer per turn, Tile-claim resolution scoring, Friend matches (1v1 to 3-8 players), Solo bot mode, Cross-suite puzzle integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tylde Pro | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MasterChef free?

MasterChef is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Tylde free?

Tylde is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, MasterChef or Tylde?

Tylde is rated higher. MasterChef averages 4.3 out of 5 from 636 ratings, while Tylde averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do MasterChef or Tylde have ads?

MasterChef shows ads; Tylde does not.

### Which is updated more often, MasterChef or Tylde?

MasterChef ships an update monthly, and Tylde every 8 days. Most recently, MasterChef was updated on November 3, 2026 and Tylde on October 31, 2026.

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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.*