# Coin Chef vs Box Jam!

Coin Chef and Box Jam! both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 69% of Box Jam!'s written reviews are positive against 46% of Coin Chef's. Box Jam! also leads on ratings volume (22K vs 7K). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Coin Chef sells 35 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Box Jam! sells 18 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Coin Chef against 4.9 for Box Jam!. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7K and 22K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 46% of Coin Chef's written reviews are positive against 69% of Box Jam!'s.

Coin Chef ships an update every 11 days, Box Jam! every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Coin Chef | Box Jam! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coin-chef/id1580135772/reviews) | **[4.9 (22K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/box-jam-3d-puzzle/id6689513436/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7K | **22K** |
| Positive reviews | 46.1% of reviews | **68.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 361 MB | 304 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fortune Mine Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1565949596) | [Playoneer LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1730347882) |

## What reviewers say

### Coin Chef

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coin-chef/id1580135772)

Spin unique slots to earn coins, sabotage and heist friends' restaurants, and upgrade your own. Embark on a culinary journey, build the best restaurant, and compete with players worldwide in this fun, social game.

**Highlights:** Spin unique slots to win coins, Sabotage and heist friends' restaurants, Upgrade and build your restaurant, Progress through world cuisines, Use shields to protect your restaurant, Play Chef Wild minigame for bonuses

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

**In-app purchases (35)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Membership | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Starter Pack v1.0 | $0.99 | one-time |
| FirstTimerBoostLadder1v1.0 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Shellgame Offer 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| EagleGameCoinOffer1 v1.0 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack v2.0 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Endless Halloween Nights1 v1.0 | $1.99 | one-time |
| CuisinePack_1.99 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Shellgame Offer 4 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Shellgame Offer 2 v2.0 | $2.99 | one-time |
| ShopSlider0 | $2.99 | one-time |
| FirstTimerBoostLadder1v3.0 | $2.99 | one-time |
| IceCreamDreams1 v2.0 | $2.99 | one-time |
| EagleGameCoinOffer2 v1.0 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Endless Halloween Nights1 v2.0 | $2.99 | one-time |
| CuisinePack_2.99 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Shellgame Offer 5 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Super Spin Bonus V2.0 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Boost Pack v2.0 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Out of Energy Pack v1.0 | $3.99 | one-time |
| CuisinePack_3.99 | $3.99 | one-time |
| CorgiEndlessTokenLadder1 v1.0 | $4.99 | one-time |
| PiggyEndlessRun Ladder 1 v1.0 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ladder 124 1 v3.0 | $4.99 | one-time |
| EndlessDive Ladder 1 v1.0 | $4.99 | one-time |
| CuisinePack_4.99 | $4.99 | one-time |
| PiggyEndlessRun Ladder 2 v1.0 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Let It Snow Ladder 1 v1.0 | $5.99 | one-time |
| CuisinePack_5.99 | $5.99 | one-time |
| CuisinePack_7.99 | $7.99 | one-time |
| CuisinePack_9.99 | $9.99 | one-time |
| CuisinePack_11.99 | $11.99 | one-time |
| CuisinePack_14.99 | $14.99 | one-time |
| CuisinePack_19.99 | $19.99 | one-time |
| CuisinePack_39.99 | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Vibrant and colorful graphics
- 🕹️ Enjoyable mini-games

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚨 Excessive pop-ups and ads
- 🤑 Predatory monetization tactics
- 🐛 Frequent bugs and crashes
- 🔍 Lack of transparency and support

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezing or not loading
- Rewards not being properly credited
- Compatibility issues with newer devices

**Requested features**

- New game modes and content updates
- Improved stability and performance


### Box Jam!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/box-jam-3d-puzzle/id6689513436)

Engage in a satisfying 3D sorting puzzle where you organize and match realistic objects into moving boxes. This game offers a unique challenge focused on spatial recognition and logical sorting, providing a calming yet engaging experience.

**Highlights:** Realistic 3D sorting gameplay, Combo system with visual effects, Logical object association sorting, Smooth and calming gameplay loop, Offline support, Intuitive drag-and-drop controls

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

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mini Coin Package | $1.99 | one-time |
| Endless Sale 01 | $2.99 | one-time |
| First Time Offer 2.99 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Beginner's Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Endless Sale 02 | $4.99 | one-time |
| First Time Offer 4.99 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Master Bundle | $6.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $6.99 | one-time |
| Small Coin Package | $7.99 | one-time |
| Double Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Super Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Medium Coin Package | $14.99 | one-time |
| Pro Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| Big Coin Package | $26.99 | one-time |
| Giant Bundle | $39.99 | one-time |
| Super Coin Package | $54.99 | one-time |
| Champion's Bundle | $99.99 | one-time |
| Giant Coin Package | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and challenging game
- 👍 Fun items to match
- 👍 Relaxing and enjoyable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Miscounts happen too often
- 🔥 Extremely hard levels can be frustrating

**Reported bugs**

- Game doesn't count correctly at times
- Stuck on certain levels for a long time

**Requested features**

- More points for completing levels
- Differentiate the game from others


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Coin Chef free?

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

### Is Box Jam! free?

Box Jam! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Coin Chef or Box Jam!?

Box Jam! is rated higher. Coin Chef averages 4.9 out of 5 from 7K ratings, while Box Jam! averages 4.9 from 22K ratings.

### Do Coin Chef or Box Jam! have ads?

Both Coin Chef and Box Jam! show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Coin Chef or Box Jam!?

Coin Chef ships an update every 11 days, and Box Jam! every 2 weeks. Most recently, Coin Chef was updated on October 30, 2026 and Box Jam! on November 1, 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.*