# ampm vs Chef Arnold

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Chef Arnold at 100% against ampm's 61%. Chef Arnold also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). ampm's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (68K vs 1). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Chef Arnold sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. ampm asks for nothing beyond the download.

Chef Arnold holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ampm has 68K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of ampm's written reviews are positive against 100% of Chef Arnold's.

ampm ships an update every 2 months, Chef Arnold every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ampm | Chef Arnold |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (68K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ampm/id564049196/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chef-arnold/id6809764155/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **68K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 60.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#206** | — |
| Size | 64 MB | 172 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [BP North America](https://appshunter.io/developer/1156197022) | [Atanas Hristov](https://appshunter.io/developer/6773294384) |

## What reviewers say

### ampm

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ampm/id564049196)

**Currently charting:** #206 Top Free · Food & Drink (US App Store)

Save money with exclusive app-only deals and earn rewards on your favorite items. Unlock bonus prizes, play games for a chance to win, and find nearby locations. Track purchases for free items and enter weekly grand prize drawings.

**Highlights:** App-only deals, Bonus Deals and Flash Deals, Digital punch cards for free items, Scratch and win games for prizes, Weekly grand prize drawings, Store locator with amenities, Refer-a-friend rewards

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Welcoming and friendly staff
- 👍 Relatively clean and sanitary stores
- 👍 Empathetic towards homeless customers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App is buggy and unreliable
- 🐛 Employees lack knowledge about app functionality
- 🐛 App has poor confirmation of deals and transactions
- 🔍 Decreased winning frequency and prize quality in app

**Reported bugs**

- App login issues and 404 errors
- Barcode scanning problems and lack of transaction confirmation
- Inconsistent app behavior across different store locations

**Requested features**

- Improve training for employees on app usage
- Provide better confirmation and visibility of active deals
- Increase winning frequency and prize quality in app


### Chef Arnold

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chef-arnold/id6809764155)

Simplify your cooking with this app that helps you manage your fridge, plan weekly meals, and discover recipes based on your ingredients. It also offers cooking guidance, ingredient suggestions, and nutritional estimates.

**Highlights:** Fridge and pantry inventory, Recipe suggestions based on ingredients, Weekly meal planning, Shopping list generation, Recipe step-by-step guidance, Ingredient swap suggestions, Nutritional estimates

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Chef Arnold Pro Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Chef Arnold Pro Monthly | $9.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ampm free?

ampm is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Chef Arnold free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ampm or Chef Arnold?

Chef Arnold is rated higher. ampm averages 4.8 out of 5 from 68K ratings, while Chef Arnold averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do ampm or Chef Arnold have ads?

ampm shows ads; Chef Arnold does not.

### Which is updated more often, ampm or Chef Arnold?

ampm ships an update every 2 months, and Chef Arnold every 3 weeks. Most recently, ampm was updated on October 17, 2026 and Chef Arnold on October 6, 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.*