Sous Chef vs Chef's Multi
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 5 configurable timers
- Timers work in background
- Servings calculator
- Popular conversions chart
- Stores notes and favorite websites
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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.
Chef's Multi
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Build a perfect cooking timeline from oven to table Juggling multiple dishes with different cooking times and temperatures can be one of the hardest parts of hosting a meal. Chef’s Multi-Dish Cooking Timer makes it easy to plan, time, and coordinate an entire menu so every dish is ready to serve at the perfect moment. This app helps you organize your kitchen workflow - Simply enter each dish, along with its temperature and cook time, and the app automatically creates a complete, mult-dish oven timeline that tells you exactly when to start to put each dish in and take dishes out to rest or serve. Key Features • Create detailed cooking plans for meals with multiple dishes • Automatically generates a timeline based on cook times, temperatures, and serving time • Smart notifications remind you when each dish goes in and comes out • Prioritize dishes based on what needs to be served hottest and freshest • Save entire meals for easy reuse on future occasions • Edit the schedule at any time if plans change • Stay organized and reduce kitchen stress while entertaining Chef’s Multi-Dish Cooking Timer helps you maximize oven space, eliminate guesswork, and deliver every dish at its best — warm, delicious, and ready together. Perfect for holiday dinners, dinner parties, weekly meal prep, or any occasion where timing matters, this app gives you confidence and control in the kitchen. Cook smarter. Plan better. Serve perfectly.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Sous Chef at Free against Chef's Multi's $1.99. Sous Chef also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). Chef's Multi's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On 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
Sous Chef is free to download; Chef's Multi costs $1.99 up front. Sous Chef sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Chef's Multi asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Sous Chef | Chef's Multi |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $1.99 |
| Rating | 4.5 (338 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 90.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 338 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 21 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ChuChu Train Productions | Shane York |
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
Chef's Multi
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Sous Chef
- KS - Remove Ad Banner$9.99
- Unlimited Reference Entries$9.99
- Enable All Timers$9.99
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- All Features$24.99
Chef's Multi
No in-app purchases
Questions
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