Kindred Home Swapping vs THE CHEFS' GUIDE
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Kindred Home Swapping
This members-only network facilitates home exchanges for travelers. Members can swap homes directly or earn credits by hosting others, unlocking access to accommodations across North America and Europe. A dedicated concierge handles logistics for a seamless travel experience.
- Members-only home exchange network
- Earn credits by hosting
- Book stays with credits
- Concierge service for logistics
- Access homes across North America and Europe
- Professional cleaning services
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Kindred is a members-only home swapping network that harnesses the power of a trusted community to unlock a lifestyle rich with travel and human connection. By exchanging homes and apartments with peers, both renters and owners alike can access the opportunity to travel between homes across North America and Europe. HOW IT WORKS Using Kindred is simple: you give a night to get a night. Members can swap homes 1-for-1, or book stays with credits earned by hosting others. For each night you host a member, you receive a credit to book a stay of your own at any Kindred home. Once booked, your Kindred concierge takes care of all of logistics to make hosting and staying a breeze - from professional cleaning, to providing access to our members-only hosting essentials marketplace - so you can focus on enjoying your trip. HOW TO JOIN We are accepting applications at https://livekindred.com. FEEDBACK We’d love your feedback as we build this product and community! Please reach out to hello@livekindred.com with any questions or feedback.
THE CHEFS' GUIDE
Discover curated international restaurant recommendations from world-renowned chefs. Navigate a map to find top dining spots and access their best tips. An optional concierge service is available for table bookings.
- Chef-selected restaurant recommendations
- International city guides
- Interactive map navigation
- Chef tips and insights
- Optional concierge booking service
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The Chefs' Guide is a free international culinary guide that allows users to access restaurant recommendations sourced by chefs around the world. Users can navigate directly on the map and discover a list of the best restaurants selected by the chefs and their best tips. The Chefs' Guide restaurant selection was developed thanks to the WE ARE ONA chef community all around the world. The application is also complemented by a concierge service provided by WE ARE ONA. For an additional fee, users will be able to ask WE ARE ONA to book a table in one of the restaurant’s app selection. Powered by evian and WE ARE ONA "At evian we have a longstanding history of working with world-class chefs, which is why we are so excited to be collaborating with We Are Ona as they revolutionize this experience. Their first-of-its kind app cuts through at the cultural intersection of creativity, food and sustainability – combining values that have a perfect synergy with how we also look to innovate at evian." The Chefs' Guide include city guides in : France (Paris, Marseille, Nice, Toulon, Aix-en-Provence, Arles, Annecy, Toulouse, Nantes, Strasbourg, Rennes, Nantes, Lyon, Reims, Dijon, Biarritz...), Italy (Milan, Rome, Venice, Puglia, Torino, Sicilia, Napoli, Amalfi, Firenze, Bologna, Liguria), Spain (Barcelona, Ibiza, País Vasco, Madrid, Lanzarote, Malaga), Suisse (Zurich, Genève), United Kingdom (London, Manchester, Glasgow, Edinburgh), Nederland (Amsterdam), Portugal (Lisboa, Porto), Danmark (København), Norge (Oslo), Sverige (Stockholm, Malmö), Ireland (Dublin, County Cork, Galway, Kilkenny), Belgique (Bruxelles, Antwerp, Ghent, Ostend, Liège), Autriche (Wien), Deutschland (Berlin, Frankfurt, München), Greece (Athens, Islands), USA (New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago, Miami, Charleston), Mexico (Ciudad de Mexico, Oaxaca, Ycatan, Mérida, Baja California), Canada (Montréal), Brazil (São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro), Argentina (Buenos Aires), Peru (Lima), Chile (Santiago, Valparaíso), Dominican Republic (Santo Domingo), Colombia (Bogotá), Japan (Tokyo, Kyoto), China (Hong Kong, Shanghai), Singapore, Thailand (Bangkok), South Korea (Seoul), Australia (Sydney), Turkey (Istanbul, Bodrum), Israel (Tel Aviv), Morocco (Marrakech). The Chefs’ Guide features worldwide famous chefs, among which: Adeline Grattard from Yam'Tcha (Paris - 1 Michelin star - Fooding palmarès) James Lowe from Lyle’s (London - 1 Michelin star) Bertrand Grébaut from Septime (Paris - 1 Michelin star - 50 best - Fooding palmarès) Sarah Cicolini from Santo Palato (Rome) Paul Pairet from Ultraviolet (Shanghai - 3 Michelin stars) Céline Pham from Inari (Arles) Jeremiah Stone from Wildair (New York) Paul Antoine Bertin from Otap (Bruxelles) Liz Johnsson from Horses (Los Angeles) Mory Sacko from MoSuke (Paris - 1 Michelin star) Lucho Martinez from Em (Mexico city) Anaïs Ca Dao (Paris, London)
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Kindred Home Swapping at 4.9 against THE CHEFS' GUIDE's 1.0. Kindred Home Swapping also leads on ratings volume (1.8K vs 1). THE CHEFS' GUIDE's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Kindred Home Swapping holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Kindred Home Swapping has 1.8K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Kindred Home Swapping ships an update weekly, THE CHEFS' GUIDE every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Kindred Home Swapping | THE CHEFS' GUIDE |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (1.8K ratings) — better | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 60.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.8K — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 8 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 146 MB | 50 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Kindred Concepts Inc | WE ARE ONA FRANCE |
Customer experience
Kindred Home Swapping
THE CHEFS' GUIDE
Bugs and requests
Kindred Home Swapping
Reported bugs
3 issues- Login issues and account verification problems
- Frequent app crashes and freezes
- Inaccurate availability and booking information
Requested features
6 requests- Improved search and filtering options
- More transparent host rating system
- Flexible date changes and cancellations
- Better in-app messaging and communication
- Streamlined onboarding and profile management
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- Enhanced app stability and performance
THE CHEFS' GUIDE
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Kindred Home Swapping
No in-app purchases
THE CHEFS' GUIDE
No in-app purchases
Questions
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