Comparison

XChef vs BudiChef

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

Head to head
About

XChef

This app uses AI to generate personalized recipes based on ingredients you have. It offers step-by-step cooking guidance, customization for dietary needs and skill levels, and helps reduce food waste with smart shopping lists.

Highlights
  • AI-generated personalized recipes
  • Smart step-by-step cooking mode
  • Customizable dietary preferences
  • Ingredient-based recipe suggestions
  • Smart shopping list generation
  • Reduce food waste
Features
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XChef – Your Smart Kitchen Companion Tired of guessing what to cook or wasting ingredients in your fridge? XChef uses powerful AI to transform your pantry into delicious, step-by-step recipes tailored just for you. Whether you’re a beginner learning the basics or a pro looking for inspiration, XChef is designed to help you cook smarter, faster, and tastier — every single day. Key Features: • AI-Generated Recipes: Just list your ingredients — or snap a photo — and XChef will suggest personalized recipes in seconds. • Smart Cooking Mode: Follow clear, step-by-step instructions with built-in timers and equipment suggestions to guide you through every recipe, hands-free. • Personalization for Every Cook: Customize your experience with dietary preferences, allergies, cooking skill level, and available equipment. • Waste Less, Cook More: Use what you already have at home. Say goodbye to unused groceries and hello to smarter shopping. • Smart Shopping List: Automatically generate a shopping list based on your cook later recipes. Track what you need and check off items as you shop. Why Choose XChef? Unlike traditional cooking apps, XChef adapts to you — your ingredients, your skill level, and your kitchen setup. No scrolling through irrelevant recipes. No complicated techniques. Just real food, made easy. Download XChef now and turn every meal into a smarter experience. Cook confidently. Eat joyfully. Waste nothing. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

BudiChef

Features
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BudiChef is your personal kitchen assistant that brings recipes, cooking, and shopping into one simple app. Recipes A hand-picked collection of tested recipes. Every recipe works on the first try. No endless scrolling, no life stories before the ingredients. Cook Mode Big, readable steps with built-in timers. Say "next step" and keep your hands free while you cook. AI Chef Not sure what to make? Ask the AI chef. It knows what's in your fridge and suggests recipes you can actually cook right now. Smart Fridge Track what you have at home. Color-coded freshness alerts tell you what to use first so nothing goes to waste. Shopping List Add ingredients with one tap. When you buy something, it moves straight into your fridge. No duplicate lists, no forgotten items. Why BudiChef? · No ads, ever · No subscription required · No tracking or data selling · Works offline · Built by home cooks, for home cooks One app. Five tools. Zero clutter.

Screenshots

XChef4 screens
BudiChef4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BudiChef at none against XChef's 4. BudiChef also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. XChef sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. BudiChef asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
XChef versus BudiChef: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterXChefBudiChef
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKyrylo BielykovViacheslav Hovras

In-app purchases

4 purchases

XChef

Subscriptions3
  • Basic$4.991 Month
  • Starndart$11.991 Month
  • Pro$22.991 Month
One-time1
  • Basic Recipe Package (IAP)$2.99
None

BudiChef

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is XChef free?
XChef is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BudiChef free?
BudiChef is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do XChef or BudiChef have ads?
Neither XChef nor BudiChef shows ads.

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