# Substitutions vs SideСhef

The clearest difference is price: SideСhef at Free against Substitutions's $1.99. SideСhef also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.4) and ratings volume (1.7K vs 29). Substitutions's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and chart position (#66 vs unranked). On review sentiment, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

SideСhef is free to download; Substitutions costs $1.99 up front. SideСhef sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Substitutions asks for nothing beyond the download.

SideСhef holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SideСhef has 1.7K ratings behind it against 29, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Substitutions's written reviews are positive against 67% of SideСhef's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Substitutions | SideСhef |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.4 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/substitutions/id372387251/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sidehef-easy-cooking-recipes/id905229928/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 29 | **1.7K** |
| Positive reviews | 59.5% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#66** | — |
| Size | 34 MB | 71 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Gormaya](https://appshunter.io/developer/336813706) | [SideChef Group Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1451287824) |

## What reviewers say

### Substitutions

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/substitutions/id372387251)

**Currently charting:** #66 Top Paid · Food & Drink (US App Store)

This app provides a comprehensive database of nearly 1500 food and drink substitutions. It's designed to help users find alternatives for various dietary needs, allergies, and cooking requirements.

**Highlights:** Extensive substitution database, Search functionality, Covers allergies, Supports dietary needs (gluten-free, vegan, low carb), Includes baking and cooking aids, Categorized by ingredient type

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### SideСhef

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sidehef-easy-cooking-recipes/id905229928)

Discover and cook delicious meals with step-by-step instructions, personalized recommendations, and integrated grocery shopping. This app simplifies meal planning and helps you explore new cuisines, even if you're a beginner cook.

**Highlights:** Step-by-step recipe guidance, Personalized recipe recommendations, Integrated grocery list creation, One-click online grocery shopping, Meal planning tools, Smart appliance control, Beginner-friendly cooking tutorials

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SideChef Premium - Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| SideChef Premium - Annual | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Substitutions free?

Substitutions costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is SideСhef free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Substitutions or SideСhef?

SideСhef is rated higher. Substitutions averages 3.4 out of 5 from 29 ratings, while SideСhef averages 4.7 from 1.7K ratings.

### Do Substitutions or SideСhef have ads?

Neither Substitutions nor SideСhef shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Substitutions or SideСhef?

Substitutions ships an update every 2 months, and SideСhef every 2 months. Most recently, Substitutions was updated on November 1, 2026 and SideСhef 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.*