Comparison

Chef Plus vs Thrico

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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 UK’s and Europe’s top chefs * Access other chefs’ recipes * View other chefs’ 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

About

Thrico

Features
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Thrico – 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.

Screenshots

Chef Plus4 screens
Thrico4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 6 level
Chef Plus versus Thrico: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChef PlusThrico
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews75.0% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 days β€” better
AdsYesNo β€” better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS16.115.1 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size110 MB65 MB
Age rating9+17+
DeveloperTHE STAFF CANTEEN LTDPulsePlay Digital

In-app purchases

None

Chef Plus

No in-app purchases

None

Thrico

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Chef Plus free?
Chef Plus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Thrico free?
Thrico is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Chef Plus or Thrico have ads?
Chef Plus shows ads; Thrico does not.
Which is updated more often, Chef Plus or Thrico?
Chef Plus ships an update every 2 months, and Thrico every 2 days. Most recently, Chef Plus was updated on October 19, 2026 and Thrico on October 25, 2026.

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