# Paper Ready! vs Chef Please

The clearest difference is rating: Chef Please at 4.8 against Paper Ready!'s 3.5. Chef Please also leads on ratings volume (257 vs 22) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Paper Ready! sells 20 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Chef Please sells 18 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Chef Please holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Chef Please has 257 ratings behind it against 22, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 36% of Paper Ready!'s written reviews are positive against 45% of Chef Please's.

Paper Ready! ships an update monthly, Chef Please every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 7, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Paper Ready! | Chef Please |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paper-ready/id6479361400/reviews) | **[4.8 (257 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chef-please/id6504745066/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 22 | **257** |
| Positive reviews | 36.0% of reviews | **45.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 268 MB | 238 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [SEMRUK OYUN YAZILIM VE PAZARLAMA ANONIM SIRKETI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1615000571) | [FutureBright Technology Company Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/715337595) |

## What reviewers say

### Paper Ready!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paper-ready/id6479361400)

Manage your own bookstore, from printing publications to serving coffee. Expand your shop, hire staff, and build a loyal customer base. This simulation game offers a relaxing yet challenging business tycoon experience.

**Highlights:** Produce and print newspapers, magazines, and posters, Manage inventory and stock shelves, Run an integrated coffee shop, Expand and upgrade your store, Hire and train staff, Engage with customers, Offline gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (20)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $12.99 | per month |
| Money Package 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Daily No Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Package 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Skin Panda | $1.99 | one-time |
| Money Package 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Cleaning Package | $2.99 | one-time |
| Paper Pass | $3.99 | one-time |
| Money Package 3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Package 3 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Speed Package 1 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Money Package 4 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Money Bag Package | $6.99 | one-time |
| Money Package 5 | $9.99 | one-time |
| VIP Package | $9.99 | one-time |
| Money Package 6 | $12.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $14.99 | one-time |


### Chef Please

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chef-please/id6504745066)

Embark on a culinary adventure to renovate a neglected kitchen into a dream restaurant. Cook delicious dishes, manage your space, and delight customers to become a top chef.

**Highlights:** Renovate and upgrade kitchen, Cook a variety of dishes, Manage kitchen operations, Unlock new recipes, Simple, intuitive controls

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Helper Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Mini Booster Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gold Handful | $1.99 | one-time |
| Chef Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Beginner Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gold Stack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Tycoon Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Gold Stack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Free Premium Furniture | $8.99 | one-time |
| Small Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gold Heap | $14.99 | one-time |
| Medium Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Gold Bag | $29.99 | one-time |
| Large Pack | $44.99 | one-time |
| Gold Box | $54.99 | one-time |
| XL Pack | $89.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Pack | $99.99 | one-time |
| Gold Chest | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Enjoyable gameplay
- 👍 Good mix of levels
- 👍 Not overly ad-filled (for some)
- 👍 Improves cooking skills
- 👍 Best game ever

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😞 In-app purchase issues
- 😞 Game glitches
- 😞 Slow chefs
- 😞 Ads are excessive
- 😞 Sound issues after ads

**Reported bugs**

- Never received in-app purchases
- Game glitches at level 56
- Cannot update clothes
- Unable to upgrade items
- Sound turns off after ads

**Requested features**

- Increase chef speed
- More restaurants/levels
- Multiplayer co-op
- Option to change floor/wallpaper colors
- Upgrade chef speed/capacity


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Paper Ready! free?

Paper Ready! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Chef Please free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Paper Ready! or Chef Please?

Chef Please is rated higher. Paper Ready! averages 3.5 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while Chef Please averages 4.8 from 257 ratings.

### Do Paper Ready! or Chef Please have ads?

Both Paper Ready! and Chef Please show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Paper Ready! or Chef Please?

Paper Ready! ships an update monthly, and Chef Please every 2 weeks. Most recently, Paper Ready! was updated on September 7, 2026 and Chef Please on September 21, 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.*