UCOOK vs Chefs On App.
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
UCOOK
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UCOOK is making dinnertime more delicious and shopping even easier. Tired of the nightly suppertime struggle? UCOOK Meal Kits give you 24 new, chef-crafted recipes to choose from every week that suit your needs and match your tastes. Your order is delivered straight to your door with fresh, seasonal ingredients, perfectly portioned to reduce waste and with simple-to-follow recipes for restaurant-quality dinners in a flash. We also have a yummy range of Frozen Craft Meals, Craft Pizzas, Kids Meals, Baby Food and featured local wines so you can top up your cart with tasty convenience for every need. UCOOK Market is also making your life a whole lot easier with a growing range of kitchen and pantry staples so you can say goodbye to grocery store queues and hello to tasty, premium produce with a click.
Chefs On App.
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ABOUT THIS APP Chefs On App brings gourmet food experiences to you at your home or at a venue of your choice with a professional chef! Our Chefs are all professionally trained and skilled in the culinary arts, able to create dishes and competent in a number of types of cuisines. They are passionate about good quality ingredients and food (organic mostly!) and more importantly, the enjoyment a gourmet meal brings to the guest. On booking your event our chef will buy the ingredients, cook the gourmet meal in your kitchen, serve and clean up. Chefs On App caters for private households and special occasions and can customize meals to accommodate vegetarians, vegans and any food allergies and intolerances. Chefs On App ensures that all health and safety guidelines are followed to give you peace of mind. We have a partnership with the South African Chefs Association (SACA) and endeavour to improve our service offering and your gourmet experience, consistently. The Chefs On App service is currently only available in Gauteng with a view of expanding into a national footprint. IDEAL FOR Whether you have a special occasion, a Sunday family lunch, a high level business breakfast, lunch or dinner, friends or family over or a privately catered dinner party – we do it all so that you can relax and enjoy entertaining your guests. Choose your event style and menu and voila! ADDITIONAL SERVICES We also offer a host of supplementary services for your choosing if you are in need of nannies/babysitters, waiters, bar staff, décor & themed occasions and cleaning services as well as a chef on vacae to make your holiday extra special. OUR MENU OPTIONS Chefs On App believes that variety is the spice of life and we offer a range of cuisines including a mix of the following: Mediterranean, French, Italian, Asian, Indian and contemporary South African. We have set menus available ranging from Standard, Indulge and Gourmet (6-courses) however, we are able to customize to your specifications if preferred. We believe our gourmet menus bring style and excitement to your table! HOW IT WORKS Simply follow our 6 easy steps and you are good to go! 1.Download App on smartphone or website 2.Register 3.Select menu & book 4.Chef shops & cooks for you 5.Enjoy your meal! 6.Chef cleans up NEED MORE INFO? Email us at: admin@chefsonapp.co.za Or visit our website: www.chefsonapp.co.za
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Chefs On App. at every 3 weeks against UCOOK's every 2 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.
UCOOK ships an update every 2 months, Chefs On App. every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | UCOOK | Chefs On App. |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | SILVERTREE CAPITAL (PTY) LTD | Sdumisile Mbambo |
In-app purchases
UCOOK
No in-app purchases
Chefs On App.
No in-app purchases









