# Chef Collect! vs Cave Balloon

The clearest difference is rating: Cave Balloon at 5.0 against Chef Collect!'s 4.0. Cave Balloon also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). Chef Collect!'s advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Chef Collect! sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Cave Balloon asks for nothing beyond the download.

Cave Balloon holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

Chef Collect! ships an update every 2 weeks, Cave Balloon fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Chef Collect! | Cave Balloon |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chef-collect/id6738912440/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cave-balloon/id6785103613/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 276 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SONGSONG HU](https://appshunter.io/developer/1782871839) | [AKRUS-PRO, OOO](https://appshunter.io/developer/6784985277) |

## What reviewers say

### Chef Collect!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chef-collect/id6738912440)

Embark on a culinary adventure matching ingredients and mastering recipes from global cuisines. Compete against skilled chefs worldwide in time-based challenges and unlock new cooking techniques. Become a true culinary master by exploring iconic dishes and traditional methods.

**Highlights:** Match 3 ingredients for dishes, Collect global recipes, Unlock special ingredients, Compete against chefs, Time-based challenges, Explore world cuisines

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gem Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Beginner Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Rising Star Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 3 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Professional Pack | $12.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 4 | $21.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 5 | $41.99 | one-time |
| Master Pack | $69.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 6 | $79.99 | one-time |
| Legendary Pack | $99.99 | one-time |


### Cave Balloon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cave-balloon/id6785103613)

Guide a balloon through 40 levels of caves, collecting stars and avoiding hazards. This calm arcade game offers a friendly experience for all ages with offline play and no ads or in-app purchases.

**Highlights:** 40 hand-tuned levels, Collect stars and unlock skins, Dodge friendly hazards, Gentle music per world, Offline play, Optional spoken guidance

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Chef Collect! free?

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

### Is Cave Balloon free?

Cave Balloon is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Chef Collect! or Cave Balloon?

Cave Balloon is rated higher. Chef Collect! averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Cave Balloon averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Chef Collect! or Cave Balloon have ads?

Chef Collect! shows ads; Cave Balloon does not.

### Which is updated more often, Chef Collect! or Cave Balloon?

Chef Collect! ships an update every 2 weeks, and Cave Balloon fortnightly. Most recently, Chef Collect! was updated on October 1, 2026 and Cave Balloon on October 15, 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.*