Carte Blanche vs PlatedIn
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Carte Blanche
Discover and book top private chefs and caterers for any event, from intimate dinners to large parties. Seamlessly plan your next culinary experience.
- Find private chefs
- Book caterers
- Plan parties
- Plan intimate dinners
- Connect with culinary professionals
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A marketplace for finding and connecting with leading private chefs and caterers. Plan your next party or intimate dinner with us.
PlatedIn
Discover and book local private chefs and home cooks for personalized in-home dining experiences. Browse profiles, explore menus, and enjoy customized meals prepared just for you. The platform also empowers chefs to showcase their skills and connect with clients.
- Discover local private chefs
- Browse chef profiles and menus
- Book in-home dining experiences
- Direct in-app communication
- Platform for chefs to showcase skills
- User-generated profiles and content
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PlatedIn – Private Chefs, Made Personal PlatedIn connects you with local private chefs and home cooks for personalized, in-home dining experiences. Whether it’s a special occasion, a dinner party, or simply a night off from cooking, PlatedIn makes it easy to find the right chef for your table. Browse chef and home cook profiles, explore menus, view photos, and book directly in the app. From intimate meals to group gatherings, PlatedIn gives you access to talented local cooks who bring fresh, customized meals straight to your home. How It Works • Discover local private chefs and home cooks • View profiles, menus, and past work • Book chefs for in-home dining experiences • Communicate directly within the app • Enjoy meals prepared just for you For Chefs & Home Cooks PlatedIn also provides a platform for chefs and home cooks to showcase their skills, connect with new clients, and grow their business. Create a profile, share your work, and accept bookings from nearby customers. Designed for Everyone • Simple and intuitive interface • Light and Dark Mode support • Secure authentication • User-generated profiles and content • Reporting tools to maintain a safe community Whether you’re hosting, celebrating, or simply craving something special, PlatedIn brings great food and local talent together—right at your table.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: Carte Blanche at 7 against PlatedIn's 2. On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Carte Blanche against 5.0 for PlatedIn. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 2 respectively.
Carte Blanche ships an update every 9 days, PlatedIn every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Carte Blanche | PlatedIn |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (7 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 90 MB | 63 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Carte Blanche Food Group LLC | GigMePro LLC |
Customer experience
Carte Blanche
PlatedIn
In-app purchases
Carte Blanche
No in-app purchases
PlatedIn
No in-app purchases









