# Sous Chef vs Imperial Cook

The clearest difference is ads: Imperial Cook at none against Sous Chef's shown. Imperial Cook also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Sous Chef's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 31 months) and ratings volume (338 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Imperial Cook 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 90% of Sous Chef's written reviews are positive against 100% of Imperial Cook's.

Sous Chef ships an update every 3 months, Imperial Cook every 31 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sous Chef | Imperial Cook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (338 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sous-chef-cook-tools-and-timer/id496365430/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/imperial-cook/id1504550286/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **338** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 90.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 31 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 21 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ChuChu Train Productions](https://appshunter.io/developer/415772087) | [Laurenz Vorderwuelbecke](https://appshunter.io/developer/369594578) |

## 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


### Imperial Cook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/imperial-cook/id1504550286)

Easily convert common US imperial cooking measurements to metric units. This simple tool eliminates the need for online searches, offering quick conversions for weight, volume, and temperature.

**Highlights:** Imperial to metric conversion, Weight conversion (cups, ounces, pounds), Volume conversion (liquid ounces, cups, spoons), Temperature conversion (Fahrenheit to Celsius), Simple and easy to use interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Donation of one beer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Donation of two beers | $1.99 | one-time |
| Donation of a six pack of beer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Case of beer | $13.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sous Chef free?

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

### Is Imperial Cook free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Sous Chef or Imperial Cook?

Imperial Cook is rated higher. Sous Chef averages 4.5 out of 5 from 338 ratings, while Imperial Cook averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Sous Chef or Imperial Cook have ads?

Sous Chef shows ads; Imperial Cook does not.

### Which is updated more often, Sous Chef or Imperial Cook?

Sous Chef ships an update every 3 months, and Imperial Cook every 31 months. Most recently, Sous Chef was updated on November 1, 2026 and Imperial Cook on October 24, 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.*