Comparison

Carte Blanche vs PlatedIn

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Find private chefs
  • Book caterers
  • Plan parties
  • Plan intimate dinners
  • Connect with culinary professionals
Features
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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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

Screenshots

Carte Blanche4 screens
PlatedIn4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Carte Blanche versus PlatedIn: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCarte BlanchePlatedIn
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (7 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size90 MB63 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperCarte Blanche Food Group LLCGigMePro LLC

Customer experience

Carte Blanche

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

PlatedIn

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Carte Blanche

No in-app purchases

None

PlatedIn

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Carte Blanche free?
Carte Blanche is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PlatedIn free?
PlatedIn is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Carte Blanche or PlatedIn?
Carte Blanche and PlatedIn are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 7 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do Carte Blanche or PlatedIn have ads?
Neither Carte Blanche nor PlatedIn shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Carte Blanche or PlatedIn?
Carte Blanche ships an update every 9 days, and PlatedIn every 5 days. Most recently, Carte Blanche was updated on October 30, 2026 and PlatedIn on November 5, 2026.

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