# UpChef vs Lighthearted Kitchen

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Lighthearted Kitchen at 8 against UpChef's 1. On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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 UpChef against 5.0 for Lighthearted Kitchen. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lighthearted Kitchen has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | UpChef | Lighthearted Kitchen |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/upchef-private-chef-catering/id6748653403/reviews) | [5.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lighthearted-kitchen/id6778995363/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **8** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 166 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Up Chef LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1826838938) | [LIGHTHEARTED KITCHEN LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6778995365) |

## What reviewers say

### UpChef

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/upchef-private-chef-catering/id6748653403)

Discover and hire verified private chefs for any occasion, from intimate dinners to large events. Browse menus, chat directly with chefs, and book securely for a personalized dining experience.

**Highlights:** Browse verified private chefs, View chef menus and prices, Direct chat with chefs, Secure in-app booking, Catering for events, Weekly meal prep services

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Lighthearted Kitchen

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lighthearted-kitchen/id6778995363)

Discover and book local private chefs for in-home dining experiences, celebrations, and events. Browse menus, communicate directly with chefs, and manage all details seamlessly for a stress-free gathering.

**Highlights:** Find local private chefs, View real menus and dietary options, Direct chef messaging, Secure checkout and clear pricing, Event management tools, Chef application portal

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is UpChef free?

UpChef is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Lighthearted Kitchen free?

Lighthearted Kitchen is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, UpChef or Lighthearted Kitchen?

UpChef and Lighthearted Kitchen are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 8 ratings respectively.

### Do UpChef or Lighthearted Kitchen have ads?

Neither UpChef nor Lighthearted Kitchen shows ads.

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