UMI Buffet vs Chefly
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
UMI Buffet
Skip the buffet lines with this smart dining companion. Remotely join waitlists, find locations, browse menus, and manage gift cards and offers. Receive real-time notifications for table readiness.
- Remote waitlist joining
- Location finder
- Menu browsing
- Gift card management
- Exclusive offers
- Real-time notifications
- Points balance check
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UMI – Your Smart Buffet Companion! Tired of waiting in long lines at your favorite buffet? UMI makes dining effortless! With our easy-to-use app, you can join the waitlist remotely, find UMI locations, check your points balance, and browse exclusive offers—all in one place! Key Features: o Join the Waitlist – Get in line remotely & track your real-time queue status. o Find All UMI Locations – Search nearby restaurants & explore all branches. o Browse the Menu – Discover delicious buffet selections before you arrive. o Link & Manage Gift Cards – Store your gift card balance securely. o Browse Exclusive Offers – Stay updated on the latest deals & promotions. o Real-Time Notifications – Get alerts when your table is ready. o View Your Points – Check your dining points balance anytime. Download UMI now and enjoy a smarter, more convenient buffet experience!
Chefly
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Chefly — meal planning, recipes and simple weekly meal prep. Make better choices with a simple daily tool designed to fit your routine. Explore: • meal planning, recipes and simple weekly meal prep • meal planner • recipe • easy recipes • family meal planner • weekly meal planner Simple, useful and easy to make part of your day. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: UMI Buffet at none against Chefly's 2. UMI Buffet also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 6 months) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.6). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Chefly sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. UMI Buffet asks for nothing beyond the download.
UMI Buffet ships an update weekly, Chefly every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | UMI Buffet | Chefly |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 81 MB | 44 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 24liveblog, Inc. | FELIPE CASILLAS ORTIZ |
In-app purchases
UMI Buffet
No in-app purchases
Chefly
- Chefly Monthly Subscription$4.991 Month
- Chefly Annual Subscription3 Days trial$29.991 Year
