# Sous Chef vs Dash

The clearest difference is rating: Dash at 5.0 against Sous Chef's 4.5. Dash also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Sous Chef's advantage is ratings volume (338 vs 7) and review sentiment (90% vs 75%). On price and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sous Chef sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Dash sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Dash holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sous Chef has 338 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 90% of Sous Chef's written reviews are positive against 75% of Dash's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Sous Chef ships an update every 3 months, Dash every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sous Chef | Dash |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (338 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sous-chef-cook-tools-and-timer/id496365430/reviews) | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dash-visual-cooking-timer/id1478978500/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **338** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | **90.0% of reviews** | 75.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 21 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ChuChu Train Productions](https://appshunter.io/developer/415772087) | [Kung Fu Grip LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1478978499) |

## What reviewers say

### Sous Chef

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sous-chef-cook-tools-and-timer/id496365430)

This kitchen helper offers a suite of tools for meal preparation, including multiple configurable timers that function even when the app is closed. It also features a servings calculator and a handy conversion chart to simplify cooking tasks.

**Highlights:** 5 configurable timers, Timers work in background, Servings calculator, Popular conversions chart, Stores notes and favorite websites

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| KS - Remove Ad Banner | $9.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Reference Entries | $9.99 | one-time |
| Enable All Timers | $9.99 | one-time |
| All Features | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⏱️ Multiple simultaneous timers (5 timers)
- 🏷️ Ability to label each timer
- 📱 Portable and convenient to use
- 🔊 Loud and audible alerts
- 📊 Useful conversion charts included

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📢 Inconsistent alert volume levels
- 🔔 Alert only rings briefly then shows notification
- 📵 Doesn't ring when phone is locked
- 📺 No landscape mode support
- 🎵 Limited and repetitive alarm sounds

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently during use
- Timer doesn't alert when phone is in lock mode
- Accidental timer reset when phone placed in pocket
- Pop-up ads appear during timer setup
- Free version upgrade doesn't convert to Pro (requires repurchase)

**Requested features**

- Custom alarm sounds for each timer
- Different ringtones/tones for different timers
- Count-up feature after timer reaches zero
- Larger readout/display text
- Cooking temperature reference charts


### Dash

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dash-visual-cooking-timer/id1478978500)

This app helps you manage multiple cooking timers for an entire meal. Plan your dishes with a visual meal planner and set sub-timers for regular checks. It's designed for easy, intuitive use, even with messy hands.

**Highlights:** Intuitive meal planning, Multiple timer support, Sub-timers for regular checks, Photo labeling for timers, Visual interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dash Timer Upgrade | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sous Chef free?

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

### Is Dash free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Sous Chef or Dash?

Dash is rated higher. Sous Chef averages 4.5 out of 5 from 338 ratings, while Dash averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.

### Do Sous Chef or Dash have ads?

Sous Chef shows ads; Dash does not.

### Which is updated more often, Sous Chef or Dash?

Sous Chef ships an update every 3 months, and Dash every 6 months. Most recently, Sous Chef was updated on September 19, 2026 and Dash on June 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.*