Comparison

Chefs On App. vs Meal Hack

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Chefs On App.

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ABOUT THIS APP Chefs On App brings gourmet food experiences to you at your home or at a venue of your choice with a professional chef! Β  Our Chefs are all professionally trained and skilled in the culinaryΒ arts, able to create dishes and competent in a number of types of cuisines. They are passionate about good quality ingredients and food (organic mostly!) and more importantly, the enjoyment a gourmet meal brings to the guest. On booking your event our chef will buy the ingredients, cook the gourmet meal in your kitchen, serve and clean up. Chefs On App caters for private households and special occasions and can customize meals to accommodate vegetarians, vegans and any food allergies and intolerances. Β  Chefs On App ensures that all health and safety guidelines are followed to give you peace of mind. Β  We have a partnership with the South African Chefs Association (SACA) and endeavour to improve our service offering and your gourmet experience, consistently. Β  The Chefs On App service is currently only available in Gauteng with a view of expanding into a national footprint. Β  IDEAL FOR Whether you have a special occasion, a Sunday family lunch, a high level business breakfast, lunch or dinner, friends or family over or a privately catered dinner party – we do it all so that you can relax and enjoy entertaining your guests. Choose your event style and menu and voila! Β  ADDITIONAL SERVICES We also offer a host of supplementary services for your choosing if you are in need of nannies/babysitters, waiters, bar staff, dΓ©cor & themed occasions and cleaning services as well as a chef on vacae to make your holiday extra special. Β  OUR MENU OPTIONS Chefs On App believes that variety is the spice of life and we offer a range of cuisines including a mix of the following: Mediterranean, French, Italian, Asian, Indian and contemporary South African. Β  We have set menus available ranging from Standard, Indulge and Gourmet (6-courses) however, we are able to customize to your specifications if preferred. We believe our gourmet menus bring style and excitement to your table! HOW IT WORKS Β  Simply follow our 6 easy steps and you are good to go!Β  1.Download App on smartphone or website 2.Register 3.Select menu & book 4.Chef shops & cooks for you 5.Enjoy your meal! 6.Chef cleans up NEED MORE INFO? Email us at: admin@chefsonapp.co.za Or visit our website: www.chefsonapp.co.za

About

Meal Hack

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Feeding your people shouldn't cost you your evening. Or your budget. Someone in your home answers "what's for dinner?" about a thousand times a year - on a budget, for other people, forever. Meal Hack exists to take that off you. It decides the week, prices it across the shops you already use, and hands you the list. You don't have to set anything up first. THE WEEK, DECIDED A full week of real dinners, built around your diet, your household and what you actually like. Don't fancy something? Swap it, and the plan keeps up. BUILT AROUND THIS WEEK'S SPECIALS Before the plan is written, we look at what's actually on special at your shop that week and build the meals around it - so the saving is in the food you're already going to cook. WHERE TO SHOP, SETTLED Your whole basket is priced across major South African supermarkets before you leave the house - so you know where it's cheaper this week, and by how much. Not the cheapest shelf price. The cheapest real basket, pack sizes and all. REWARDS CLAIMED WITHOUT THINKING ABOUT THEM This week's specials and your store loyalty rewards are counted into the total for you. If there's a rand on the table, it's already in the number you're looking at. A LIST THAT IS ALREADY A BASKET Your list arrives sorted by aisle, with real products at real prices. Ingredients are combined across every recipe, so you buy one bag of tomatoes instead of five - and we tell you what's spare for next week. TONIGHT, HANDLED Every meal comes with a full recipe, timings and portions for your household. Want it lower carb, quicker to cook, or higher in protein? Swap the variant and carry on. DINNER FROM WHAT YOU ALREADY HAVE Photograph the fridge or the pantry shelf, or just describe what's in there, and get a real recipe that uses it. WHEN THE NEWS IS BAD, WE SAY SO If something isn't stocked at your shop, or a price is a few days old, we tell you plainly instead of quietly leaving it out. A number you can't check isn't worth having. MADE FOR SOUTH AFRICAN KITCHENS Real prices in rands, from the shops you already use. Ingredients, pack sizes and meals that match how people here actually cook and eat. FREE Meal Hack is free. If eating well shouldn't be a luxury of money, charging you to see what your food costs would be an odd way to prove it. YOUR DATA Your meal history and preferences stay yours. The camera is used only when you choose to photograph ingredients. Not affiliated with or endorsed by any retailer. Prices are sourced from publicly available information, are indicative, and may differ in store. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.meal-hack.com/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Chefs On App.4 screens
Meal Hack4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Chefs On App. at none against Meal Hack's 3. Chefs On App. also leads on ads (none vs shown). Meal Hack's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Meal Hack sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Chefs On App. asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Chefs On App. ships an update every 3 weeks, Meal Hack every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
Chefs On App. versus Meal Hack: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChefs On App.Meal Hack
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 10 days β€” better
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS14.0 β€” better15.1
Further details β€” not scored
Size27 MB65 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperSdumisile MbamboRegan van Heerden

In-app purchases

None

Chefs On App.

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Meal Hack

Subscriptions2
  • Meal Hack Premium Monthly14 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Meal Hack Premium Yearly14 Days trial$37.001 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$116.99

Questions

Is Chefs On App. free?
Chefs On App. is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Meal Hack free?
Meal Hack is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Chefs On App. or Meal Hack have ads?
Meal Hack shows ads; Chefs On App. does not.
Which is updated more often, Chefs On App. or Meal Hack?
Chefs On App. ships an update every 3 weeks, and Meal Hack every 10 days. Most recently, Chefs On App. was updated on September 16, 2026 and Meal Hack on September 10, 2026.

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