Chef Plus vs Thrico
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Chef Plus
Connect with professional chefs worldwide to share culinary creations and knowledge. Build personal galleries of food images and videos, access recipes, and get inspired by top chefs through monthly features. Engage in discussions and seek advice within a dedicated community.
- Build professional chef network
- Share food images and videos
- Create personal galleries
- Watch chef recipes
- Access other chefs' recipes
- Get inspired by top chefs
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CHEF + by The Staff Canteen is a must for every professional chef * Build a network of like-minded professional chefs quickly and all in one place * Share images * Share videos of your latest dishes or simply great food you have seen with other chefs in your network * Build your own personal food and video galleries through CHEF + by The Staff Canteen * Watch the finest chefs cook their recipes through a video recipe feature in CHEF + by The Staff Canteen * Be inspired through our monthly features focusing one some of the UKβs and Europeβs top chefs * Access other chefsβ recipes * View other chefsβ images and videos from their personal galleries * Be inspired by Chef + by The Staff Canteen * Ask questions, share knowledge and advice all through CHEF + by The Staff Canteen
Thrico
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Thrico β Community. Growth. Rewards. Thrico is a next-generation community and social platform designed for creators, brands, and professionals. Join and create communities Share posts and updates Earn rewards and badges Connect with like-minded people Grow your personal or business network Whether you're building a brand, managing a community, or expanding your reach, Thrico gives you the tools to grow and engage. Start your journey today with Thrico.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Thrico at none against Chef Plus's shown. Thrico also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Chef Plus ships an update every 2 months, Thrico every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Chef Plus | Thrico |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | β |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 days β better |
| Ads | Yes | No β better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | β |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better |
| Requires iOS | 16.1 | 15.1 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 110 MB | 65 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 17+ |
| Developer | THE STAFF CANTEEN LTD | PulsePlay Digital |
In-app purchases
Chef Plus
No in-app purchases
Thrico
No in-app purchases









