Comparison

Sous Chef vs Reka Chef

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Sous Chef

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
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Kitchen Sous Chef is a set of everyday tools to assist you around the kitchen. This little kitchen helper is ready and waiting to help you serve up that delicious meal! *Note* Timers use the device notification system. Make sure notifications are turned on and that your device volume/ringer is not muted!! App Highlights • 5 Configurable timers. • Timers work even if app is not running. • Servings calculator • Chart of popular conversions. • Stores notes and favorite websites. • Available for both iPhone and iPad.

About

Reka Chef

Features
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Reka Chef was formed by a home based cook who dived Into the F&B Industry when her award winning travel agency was forced to hibernate during the pandemic together with an award winning software company who not only loved food but was socially aligned and had a penchant for helping those who were less fortunate especially those who were affected by the pandemic. Bearing an admirable social value as part of their company identity, Reka Chef was birthed as a social media platform focused on home based cooks and restaurant chefs. Solely focused on food and cooks, foodies will be able to discover and follow their favorite dishes and / or cooks, be it a local hero or a renowned chef. Post, like, share and come together to celebrate gastronomy with no geographical boundaries.

Screenshots

Sous Chef4 screens
Reka Chef4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Reka Chef at none against Sous Chef's 4. Reka Chef also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). Sous Chef's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.4). On price 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Sous Chef sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Reka Chef asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sous Chef ships an update every 3 months, Reka Chef weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Sous Chef versus Reka Chef: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSous ChefReka Chef
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (338 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews90.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings338 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better12.4
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB108 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChuChu Train ProductionsLCP Buildsoft Technology (M) Sdn Bhd

Bugs and requests

Sous Chef

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • 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

13 requests
  • 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
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  • More than 5 timers available
  • Gram conversion option
  • Landscape mode support
  • Volume control for alerts
  • Number of alert repetitions option
  • Menu planning features
  • Additional sous chef functionality
  • Ability to select iPhone system ringtones

Reka Chef

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Sous Chef

One-time4
  • KS - Remove Ad Banner$9.99
  • Unlimited Reference Entries$9.99
  • Enable All Timers$9.99
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  • All Features$24.99
None

Reka Chef

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sous Chef free?
Sous Chef is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Reka Chef free?
Reka Chef is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Sous Chef or Reka Chef have ads?
Sous Chef shows ads; Reka Chef does not.
Which is updated more often, Sous Chef or Reka Chef?
Sous Chef ships an update every 3 months, and Reka Chef weekly. Most recently, Sous Chef was updated on November 1, 2026 and Reka Chef on October 15, 2026.

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