# Sous Chef vs ChefSync

The clearest difference is price: Sous Chef at Free against ChefSync's $4.99. Sous Chef also leads on ratings volume (338 vs 1) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 9 months). ChefSync's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 4). On device support there is nothing between them.

Sous Chef is free to download; ChefSync costs $4.99 up front. Sous Chef sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. ChefSync asks for nothing beyond the download.

ChefSync 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.

Sous Chef ships an update every 3 months, ChefSync every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sous Chef | ChefSync |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| 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/chefsync-multi-dish-timer/id6749076260/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **338** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 90.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 9 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 21 MB | 30 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) | [Shane York](https://appshunter.io/developer/1761629557) |

## 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


### ChefSync

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chefsync-multi-dish-timer/id6749076260)

Plan your meals with ease by inputting your desired serving time and the cooking duration for each dish. This app generates a precise cooking timeline, notifying you when to start and finish each item. It even intelligently adjusts cooking times and temperatures for dishes sharing an oven.

**Highlights:** Generates cooking timelines based on serving time, Adjusts cooking times and temperatures for shared ovens, Supports up to six dishes simultaneously, Provides notifications for dish readiness, Plans single or multi-course meals, Saves and reuses menus

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sous Chef free?

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

### Is ChefSync free?

ChefSync costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

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

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

### Do Sous Chef or ChefSync have ads?

Sous Chef shows ads; ChefSync does not.

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

Sous Chef ships an update every 3 months, and ChefSync every 9 months. Most recently, Sous Chef was updated on October 6, 2026 and ChefSync on October 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.*