Additives vs Zenchef
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Additives
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Do you really know what's in the food you eat? Food Additives helps you read labels with confidence. Search an E number or an additive name and instantly find out what it's for and whether it carries any risk. The database covers more than 300 food additives, each with: • E number and name • Function (color, preservative, emulsifier…) • Harmfulness and possible health risks • ADI, the Acceptable Daily Intake KEY FEATURES • Complete list with fast search • Clear, easy-to-read entries • Favorites: save the additives you check most often • Available in 22 languages — pick yours in Settings • Works offline, no connection needed Keep the app handy while you shop and make more informed choices about what you bring to the table. This information is for general guidance only and is not a substitute for professional medical or nutritional advice.
Zenchef
Easily find and book restaurant tables with real-time availability. Filter by cuisine, price, and rating to discover dining options. Manage all your reservations in one place, with options to modify or cancel instantly.
- Real-time table availability
- Map-based restaurant search
- Filter by rating, price, cuisine
- AI review summaries
- Instant in-app reservations
- Manage and modify bookings
- Guest booking option
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Zenchef is a calmer way to reserve a table. Open the app, see what's actually available, and reserve without overthinking it. No juggling tabs. No calling. No guessing if it's worth it. Bon appétit, Team Zenchef ––– A FREE RESTAURANT RESERVATION APP, BUILT FOR CONFIDENCE Zenchef is a free restaurant reservation app that helps you find and reserve a table faster by showing real availability for your date, time, and party size. No discounts. No commissions. Just direct reservations with restaurants you can trust. SEE WHAT IS ACTUALLY AVAILABLE Set your date, time, and party size, then explore restaurants on a map. • See live availability, not a wish list • Browse a whole area without leaving the map • Skip restaurants that are already full If a table is shown, you can reserve it. Simple as that. NARROW MANY OPTIONS DOWN TO ONE Choosing is the hard part. Filters do the work. • Filter by rating and number of reviews • Filter by price band and cuisine type Every restaurant page carries photos, cuisine, price range, distance, rating, review count, and links to the website, directions, and Instagram. KNOW BEFORE YOU GO • Read verified reviews from diners who reserved and dined • Get an AI summary of what those reviews agree on Real experiences, from people who actually sat down. RESERVE IN SECONDS • Reserve instantly inside the app • No calls, no redirects • Reserve as a guest, without creating an account • Save restaurants to a list for later • Buy a gift card for a restaurant you love KEEP EVERY RESERVATION IN ONE PLACE Plans move. A restaurant reservation should be easy to change. • See every reservation with its status • Modify a reservation when the day shifts • Cancel in a tap, without a phone call BUILT WITH RESTAURANTS, NOT AGAINST THEM Zenchef works directly with restaurants and never charges commission. That means: • Restaurants stay in control • Guests get accurate availability • No hidden fees Better information leads to better decisions for everyone. RESERVE ACROSS EUROPE Zenchef restaurants take reservations across Europe. Same app, same real availability, wherever you are eating. STILL HERE? THAT MEANS YOU CARE ABOUT WHERE YOU EAT. Zenchef helps make sure it's worth it. Now get the app and reserve a table somewhere great. If you have suggestions, write to us. We read everything.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Zenchef at Free against Additives's $1.99. Zenchef also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 31 months). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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
Zenchef is free to download; Additives costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Additives ships an update every 31 months, Zenchef weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Additives | Zenchef |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 78.8% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 31 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 97 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Marco Tini | Zenchef |
In-app purchases
Additives
No in-app purchases
Zenchef
No in-app purchases









