InstaChef vs Private Chef
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
InstaChef
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INSTACHEF provides chefs who will visit the customerβs home at a time allotted by them and cook their meal according to their requirements (keeping in mind their dietary restrictions and food allergies).An affordable & time saving option that allows people to choose healthy and accommodate a wide variety tastes.
Private Chef
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With Private Chef, the days of searching for recipes to suit your ingredients or spending time planning your menus for the week are over. Our application offers you personalized recipes based on the ingredients you have available and your dietary preferences. In just one click, Private Chef creates your shopping list based on the recipes you've selected. But Private Chef is more than just a recipe application. You can also chat with your Private Chef and ask questions about cooking. What's more, thanks to our meal planning feature, you can organize your menus for several days in advance and avoid last-minute choices. If you want to save money or time, fight against waste, or simply ask questions about cooking, Private Chef is for you! Happy cooking!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Private Chef at weekly against InstaChef's every 2 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
InstaChef ships an update every 2 months, Private Chef weekly. The most recent releases landed on May 16, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | InstaChef | Private Chef |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Weekly β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 β better | 13.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 83 MB | 65 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mohammed Arif | Lumen Labz, LLC |
In-app purchases
InstaChef
No in-app purchases
Private Chef
No in-app purchases








