Comparison

KitChef vs chefX

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

Head to head
About

KitChef

Features
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Cook what you already have, waste less food and plan your week in minutes. KitChef knows what’s in your kitchen, tells you what to use first and turns it into meals. TODAY Open the app and see your day: what’s planned, what’s about to expire and a short note from the chef. Pick a mood β€” 15 minutes, β€œwith what I have”, light β€” and get recipes that fit. FOOD RESCUE β€’ See what expires in the next few days, in order β€’ Get recipes that use exactly those ingredients β€’ Mark food as cooked, frozen or shared and watch your impact grow: kilos, money and COβ‚‚ saved SMART PANTRY β€’ Quick Add: type or dictate β€œ2 kg potatoes, milk, 6 eggs” and KitChef sorts it into fridge, cupboard and freezer with expiry dates β€’ Scan barcodes or snap a photo of your food β€’ A freshness bar shows what’s fine, what to use soon and what has expired CHEF AI β€” PRIVATE, ON YOUR iPHONE Powered by Apple Intelligence, running entirely on device: β€’ Ask anything while you cook: substitutes, doneness, fixing a dish β€’ Adapt any recipe: vegetarian, high-protein, fewer calories, more or fewer servings β€’ A daily chef note based on your kitchen Your questions never leave your iPhone. WEEKLY MENU β€’ Plan your week like a menu card, with calories and macros per day β€’ Auto-plan a full week (Pro) and copy weeks you loved β€’ Build the shopping list straight from your plan SHOPPING LIST & SHOPPING MODE β€’ Grouped by supermarket aisle, add several items at once β€’ Shopping mode puts your list in the Dynamic Island and on the Lock Screen β€” tick off the next item without unlocking β€’ Put everything you bought into the pantry in one tap, with sensible expiry dates COOK MODE Step-by-step, screen always on, free timers, hands-free voice and a Live Activity for your timers. EVERYWHERE ON YOUR iPHONE β€’ Interactive widgets: Rescue, Shopping list (tick items from the widget) and Chef’s note β€’ Lock Screen widgets and Control Center controls β€’ Siri & Shortcuts: add to your list, hear your list, what’s expiring β€’ Smart notifications: rescue mornings, streak saver, Sunday recap β€” never more than one a day β€’ Weekly recap you can share, Apple Health sync and Spotlight search No ads. No tracking. Your kitchen stays on your iPhone. KITCHEF PRO Unlimited Chef AI, unlimited rescue recipes, any week in the planner with snacks and auto-plan, unlimited scans and pantry, a shopping list built from your plan, and the full weekly recap. KitChef Pro is an auto-renewable annual subscription. New subscribers get a 7-day free trial; the price is shown before you confirm. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase (after the trial). The subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID account settings. Privacy Policy: https://iosrubengarcia.dev/kitchef/privacy/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

chefX

Features
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Welcome to the new field of intelligent kitchens, which will be your perfect cooking companion, integrating all functions in one! Our application aims to enhance your cooking experience, whether you are a kitchen novice or a top chef, chefX can make cooking easier, smarter, and more enjoyable. Main features: Massive Recipes: Enjoy thousands of cuisines from around the world at home. Dietary management: Plan weekly meals in advance and quickly generate shopping lists. Intelligent control: remotely control your cooking robot and kitchen appliances. Make cooking as simple as playing mobile games. Recipe Updates: New recipes added every week to keep you inspired and always excited about what's next.

Screenshots

KitChef4 screens
chefX4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: chefX at none against KitChef's 1. chefX also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.1). KitChef's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads 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

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

Both are free to download. KitChef sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per year. chefX asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

KitChef ships an update every 9 days, chefX every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
KitChef versus chefX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKitChefchefX
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 9 days β€” betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.115.6 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size21 MB72 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperRUBEN GARCIA FIGUEROAζ΅™ζ±Ÿη”°θžΊδΊ‘εŽ¨η§‘ζŠ€ζœ‰ι™ε…¬εΈ

In-app purchases

1 purchases

KitChef

Subscriptions1
  • KitChef Pro7 Days trial$3.991 Year
None

chefX

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is KitChef free?
KitChef is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is chefX free?
chefX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do KitChef or chefX have ads?
Neither KitChef nor chefX shows ads.
Which is updated more often, KitChef or chefX?
KitChef ships an update every 9 days, and chefX every 2 months. Most recently, KitChef was updated on November 8, 2026 and chefX on November 4, 2026.

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