Comparison

Dog's Kitchen vs PetChef

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

Head to head
About

Dog's Kitchen

Prepare vet-approved, balanced meals at home for your dog with personalized recipes. Get precise ingredient quantities and feeding amounts, eliminating guesswork and ensuring optimal nutrition for your pet.

Highlights
  • Vet-approved recipes
  • Personalized meal plans
  • Precise ingredient quantities
  • Daily feeding amount guidance
  • Step-by-step cooking instructions
  • Save money on dog food
  • Regular new recipe updates
Features
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Dog’s Kitchen is the first app that helps you prepare vet-approved, complete & balanced meals at home – tailored to your dog’s unique needs. No guesswork. No calculations. Just clear, personalized recipes with precise ingredient quantities and daily feeding amounts. Perfect for dog owners seeking maximum control, transparency, and superior food quality – without relying on commercial dog food. With Dog’s Kitchen, you can: • Cook complete and balanced meals at home that meet AAFCO nutritional standards. • Feel confident knowing every recipe is vet-approved. • Receive personalized recipes based on your dog’s profile – including exact ingredient amounts. • Follow step-by-step instructions, easy enough for beginners. • Know exactly how much to feed – no confusing math or uncertainty. • Save money compared to ordering fresh dog food from commercial brands. • Access new recipes regularly to keep your dog’s meals exciting and varied. Whether you are already cooking for your dog or just starting out, Dog’s Kitchen makes it easy to provide a personalized, complete and balanced diet – backed by veterinary expertise. Download now and take the guesswork out of homemade dog food! Dog’s Kitchen is free to download and use with limited features. For the full Dog’s Kitchen experience, we offer 1-month and annual Premium auto-renewing subscriptions. Payment is charged to your credit card through your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription renews automatically unless you turn off auto-renewal in iTunes account settings or cancel your subscription at least 24 hours prior to the end of the subscription period. By subscribing, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions: https://www.dogskitchen.app/privacypolicy https://www.dogskitchen.app/terms-conditions https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

PetChef

Features
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A quieter way to feed the ones we love. PetChef helps you cook real food for your dog or cat at home — vet-informed recipes, accurate portions calculated for your pet, and progress tracking that shows what's working. No filler, no fluff, no hype. — What's inside — A growing library of fresh, balanced recipes built around real ingredients. Each one comes with a guaranteed analysis, prep notes, and portion sizes calculated specifically for your pet's species, weight, age, and activity level. Track what matters. Log weekly check-ins for weight, stool, skin & coat, and itchiness. See diet changes overlaid against real outcomes — so you can tell whether the new recipe is actually helping. Personalised from day one. Tell us about your dog or cat — breed, weight, life stage, allergies, health goals — and PetChef tailors the experience around them. Recipes that suit a senior cat with sensitive digestion are not the recipes we surface for a young, active dog. Made for owners who care about ingredients. Whether you're moving away from kibble, managing an allergy, supporting joint or coat health, or just want more transparency about what your pet eats — PetChef gives you the structure to do it well. — What you get — • A free starter recipe to try the kitchen out • Many vet-informed recipes with PetChef Premium • Tailored portions for every pet • Progress tracking with diet-change overlays • New recipes added monthly • Shopping list and prep tools • Cancel anytime in Settings — Premium subscription — Premium unlocks the full recipe library and progress tracking for $6.99/month. Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period. Payment is charged to your Apple ID. Manage or cancel anytime in Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions. Terms of Use: petchefapp.com/terms.html Privacy Policy: petchefapp.com/privacy.html PetChef is not a substitute for veterinary advice. Always consult your vet about significant dietary changes, especially for pets with chronic conditions.

Screenshots

Dog's Kitchen4 screens
PetChef4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Dog's Kitchen at 13.0 against PetChef's 15.1. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Dog's Kitchen sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and PetChef sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Dog's Kitchen versus PetChef: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDog's KitchenPetChef
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (13 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews84.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings13 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size110 MB46 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPatricia ChengRydog

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Dog's Kitchen

Subscriptions2
  • 1 Month Subscription$9.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription$59.991 Year
1 purchases

PetChef

Subscriptions1
  • PetChef Premium$6.991 Month

Questions

Is Dog's Kitchen free?
Dog's Kitchen is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PetChef free?
PetChef is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Dog's Kitchen or PetChef have ads?
Neither Dog's Kitchen nor PetChef shows ads.

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