# Star Chef™ vs Kitchen Clout

The clearest difference is ads: Kitchen Clout at none against Star Chef™'s shown. Star Chef™'s advantage is review sentiment (77% vs 50%) and ratings volume (11K vs 1.1K). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Star Chef™ sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Kitchen Clout sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Kitchen Clout holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Star Chef™ has 11K ratings behind it against 1.1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 77% of Star Chef™'s written reviews are positive against 50% of Kitchen Clout's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Star Chef™ ships an update monthly, Kitchen Clout every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Star Chef™ | Kitchen Clout |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-chef-cooking-game/id594753075/reviews) | **[4.6 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kitchen-clout/id1471635803/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 1.1K |
| Positive reviews | **76.5% of reviews** | 50.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 304 MB | 331 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [99Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/293094071) | [Tymedia Productions, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1453648473) |

## What reviewers say

### Star Chef™

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-chef-cooking-game/id594753075)

Build and manage your dream restaurant, from a cozy cafe to a five-star establishment. Cook diverse global cuisines, grow your own ingredients, and expand your culinary empire. Connect with friends and cater special events to become a renowned chef.

**Highlights:** Build and customize restaurants, Cook and serve global cuisines, Grow fresh ingredients in a backyard garden, Trade items in the Chef's Store and Food Truck, Cater events beyond your restaurant, Connect with friends and visit their restaurants

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Chef's Magic Goodie pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Fortune Bowl of Cash | $1.99 | one-time |
| Chef's Magic Goodie pack 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Combo Pack 1.99 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Big Plate of Cash | $2.99 | one-time |
| Large Stack of Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Goodie Booster Pack 1 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Lucky Basket of Cash | $4.99 | one-time |
| Grand Basket of Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Fat Sack of Cash | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive game
- 💡 Relaxing gameplay
- 🚀 Great graphics and design

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏱️ Extremely long cooking/waiting times
- 💰 High costs for new appliances and expansions
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 📢 Too many ads and in-app purchases

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezing or crashing on launch
- Inability to restore purchases on new devices
- Disappearing game progress and restaurant data

**Requested features**

- Ability to cancel or reject orders
- More efficient way to earn coins/currency
- Faster growth of ingredients
- Increased storage capacity


### Kitchen Clout

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kitchen-clout/id1471635803)

Become a world-famous chef in this addictive time management cooking game. Prepare delicious dishes, manage your kitchen efficiently, and keep customers happy to earn tips and unlock new levels. Serve food quickly across the globe and overcome exciting challenges.

**Highlights:** Time management cooking, Become a world-famous chef, Manage kitchen on the clock, Bake, grill, and serve dishes, Upgrade restaurant and unlock levels, Feed customers globally

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 50 K-stars | $0.99 | one-time |
| Beginner Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| 300 K-stars | $4.99 | one-time |
| Next Level Bundle | $6.99 | one-time |
| 750 K-stars | $9.99 | one-time |
| Flash Sale | $9.99 | one-time |
| Super Bundle | $12.99 | one-time |
| World Famous Bundle | $34.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Representation of Black characters and culture
- 🚀 Addictive and fun gameplay
- 💡 Unique cooking game concept
- 👍 Reasonable pricing and monetization

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches, bugs, and crashes
- 🔧 Unresponsive touch controls
- 🔧 Difficulty balancing and progression issues
- 🔧 Missing features and lack of updates

**Reported bugs**

- Lost progress and saved data after updates
- Customers requesting unavailable items
- Inconsistent or missing in-app purchases
- Frequent crashes and freezes

**Requested features**

- More levels and locations to explore
- Improved tutorial and onboarding
- Better customer feedback and satisfaction mechanics
- Increased earning potential and upgrade options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Star Chef™ free?

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

### Is Kitchen Clout free?

Kitchen Clout is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Star Chef™ or Kitchen Clout?

Kitchen Clout is rated higher. Star Chef™ averages 4.4 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while Kitchen Clout averages 4.6 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do Star Chef™ or Kitchen Clout have ads?

Star Chef™ shows ads; Kitchen Clout does not.

### Which is updated more often, Star Chef™ or Kitchen Clout?

Star Chef™ ships an update monthly, and Kitchen Clout every 6 weeks. Most recently, Star Chef™ was updated on November 9, 2026 and Kitchen Clout on November 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.*