Comparison

Chef's Multi vs hostr

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

Head to head
About

Chef's Multi

Features
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Build a perfect cooking timeline from oven to table Juggling multiple dishes with different cooking times and temperatures can be one of the hardest parts of hosting a meal. Chef’s Multi-Dish Cooking Timer makes it easy to plan, time, and coordinate an entire menu so every dish is ready to serve at the perfect moment. This app helps you organize your kitchen workflow - Simply enter each dish, along with its temperature and cook time, and the app automatically creates a complete, mult-dish oven timeline that tells you exactly when to start to put each dish in and take dishes out to rest or serve. Key Features • Create detailed cooking plans for meals with multiple dishes • Automatically generates a timeline based on cook times, temperatures, and serving time • Smart notifications remind you when each dish goes in and comes out • Prioritize dishes based on what needs to be served hottest and freshest • Save entire meals for easy reuse on future occasions • Edit the schedule at any time if plans change • Stay organized and reduce kitchen stress while entertaining Chef’s Multi-Dish Cooking Timer helps you maximize oven space, eliminate guesswork, and deliver every dish at its best — warm, delicious, and ready together. Perfect for holiday dinners, dinner parties, weekly meal prep, or any occasion where timing matters, this app gives you confidence and control in the kitchen. Cook smarter. Plan better. Serve perfectly.

About

hostr

Effortlessly plan and host gatherings with a collaborative platform for menus, guest lists, and photos. Discover curated recipes, scale ingredients, and even get AI-generated decoration ideas. Integrated grocery delivery makes shopping a breeze.

Highlights
  • Collaborative menu planning
  • Guest list and RSVP tracking
  • 450+ curated recipes
  • Smart servings scaler
  • AI-powered decoration generation
  • Integrated grocery delivery
  • Shared photo gallery
Features
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hostr makes party planning effortless. Create a party, share a link, and let everyone collaborate on the menu, guest list, and photos — no sign-up required. Whether you're hosting a backyard BBQ, organizing a potluck, or throwing a dinner party, hostr gives you everything in one place. 450+ CURATED RECIPES Browse recipes across 6 world cuisines: American, Indian, Asian, Latin, European, and Mediterranean. Filter by Popular, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, or category (Appetizers, Mains, Sides, Desserts, Drinks). Every recipe includes ingredients, servings, cook time, and step-by-step instructions. SMART SERVINGS SCALER Hosting 4 or 40? Adjust servings and watch all ingredient quantities recalculate instantly. The scaled amounts carry through to your shopping list and grocery orders. TWO PARTY MODES • Hosted Mode — You're in charge. Only the host adds menu items, manages the guest list, and shares invites. Guests RSVP (Going, Maybe, Can't) and view the menu. • Potluck Mode — Everyone collaborates. Guests add dishes, claim items, and help plan together. GUEST LIST & RSVP Track who's coming with real-time RSVP tracking. Guests join via a shared link — no app download or account required. See at a glance who's Going, Maybe, or Can't make it. GROCERY DELIVERY BUILT IN Turn your party menu into a shopping list with one tap. Order ingredients through Instacart, Amazon Fresh, Amazon, or Walmart without leaving the app. AI-POWERED DECORATIONS Choose a theme or color palette and AI generates a complete decoration package — tableware, lighting, centerpieces, and more — with links to buy everything. Customize colors to match your vision. SHARED PHOTO GALLERY Guests upload photos in real-time to a shared gallery. Browse, download, and save your favorites — all the memories in one place. PARTY SUPPLIES Don't forget the basics. Browse and add plates, cups, napkins, decorations, and bar essentials to your shopping list. NO SIGN-UP REQUIRED hostr is designed to be frictionless. Create a party in seconds. Share a link. That's it. No email, no password, no account needed.

Screenshots

Chef's Multi4 screens
hostr4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: hostr at Free against Chef's Multi's $1.99. Chef's Multi's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On 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

hostr is free to download; Chef's Multi costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Chef's Multi versus hostr: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChef's Multihostr
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Every 2 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShane YorkHostly LLC

In-app purchases

None

Chef's Multi

No in-app purchases

None

hostr

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Chef's Multi free?
Chef's Multi costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is hostr free?
hostr is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Chef's Multi or hostr have ads?
Neither Chef's Multi nor hostr shows ads.

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