# TasteMatch vs Chef Notebook

The clearest difference is update cadence: Chef Notebook at every 3 days against TasteMatch's every 2 weeks. TasteMatch's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.5). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TasteMatch sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Chef Notebook sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TasteMatch ships an update every 2 weeks, Chef Notebook every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TasteMatch | Chef Notebook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tastematch/id6446854485/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **15** | — |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | — |
| Size | 95 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 18.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TasteMatch, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1679387438) | [Casey Smith](https://appshunter.io/developer/1870576012) |

## What reviewers say

### TasteMatch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tastematch/id6446854485)

Discover creative cooking ideas and recipes using ingredients you already have. Get intelligent suggestions for meals, sides, and pairings, and connect with a community of home chefs. Offers a distraction-free experience with no ads.

**Highlights:** AI-powered ingredient matching, Intelligent recipe suggestions, Combinator feature for ingredient pairing, Community feed of user creations, Full recipe access, Ask The Chef assistant

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Pro Annual | $19.99 | per year |


### Chef Notebook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chef-notebook/id6762152664)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Chef Notebook Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Chef Notebook Pro Yearly | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TasteMatch free?

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

### Is Chef Notebook free?

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

### Do TasteMatch or Chef Notebook have ads?

Neither TasteMatch nor Chef Notebook shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TasteMatch or Chef Notebook?

TasteMatch ships an update every 2 weeks, and Chef Notebook every 3 days. Most recently, TasteMatch was updated on September 16, 2026 and Chef Notebook on September 19, 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.*