Comparison

VibeChef vs My Sous Chef

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

Head to head
About

VibeChef

Features
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Stop staring at your fridge wondering β€œwhat’s for dinner?” VibeChef is your AI-powered kitchen companion that turns the ingredients you already have into delicious, personalized meals. Over thousands of cooks use VibeChef to save time, reduce waste, and discover better weeknight dinners. Take control of your pantry and let AI plan tonight’s meal. HOW IT WORKS 1) Tell VibeChef what you have (e.g., β€œchicken, rice, tomatoes”). 2) Get instant recipes tailored to your diet, time, and skill level.* 3) Cook with clear step-by-step guidance.* WHY PEOPLE LOVE IT 1) AI turns pantry items into ready-to-cook recipes* 2) Personalized results that respect dietary needs (vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, keto, and more)* 3) Smart suggestions before ingredients go bad (reduce waste)* 4) Time & difficulty estimates so you know exactly what to expect 5) Build your personal cookbook with favorites and streaks* 6) Learn over time. VibeChef adapts to your tastes and cooking history* If you have ideas or questions, email us at support-vibechef@subspace.team. *We do not provide medical or nutrition advice. Recipe content is for informational purposes only. Always check for allergens and follow safe food-handling practices. SUBSCRIPTION & TERMS β€’ Start with a 14-day free trial β€” full access, no charge until the trial ends β€’ Payment is charged to your Apple ID account after the free trial ends, unless you cancel β€’ Subscription auto-renews unless turned off at least 24 hours before the current period ends β€’ Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period β€’ Manage or turn off auto-renewal in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions β€’ Cancel anytime during the trial to avoid being charged Privacy Policy: https://subspace.team/vibechef/privacy Terms of Use: https://subspace.team/vibechef/terms * Features marked with an asterisk (e.g., instant recipe generation, personalization, and smart suggestions) require a subscription.

About

My Sous Chef

Features
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Your kitchen's AI-powered cooking companion. Stop staring at a full fridge wondering what to make for dinner. My Sous Chef turns the ingredients you already have into personalized, AI-generated recipes in seconds - no meal planning required. What's in your kitchen tonight? Add your ingredients once and let My Sous Chef do the thinking. Our AI analyzes everything in your fridge, pantry, freezer, and spice rack to generate recipes tailored specifically to what you have on hand. No more wasted groceries. No more last-minute takeout. KEY FEATURES AI Recipe Generation Get personalized recipes generated from your actual ingredients. Not a lookup table - real AI that understands your kitchen. Smart Inventory Management Organize your fridge, pantry, freezer, and spices. Track quantities, expiry dates, and get automatic Use Soon alerts before food goes to waste. Intelligent Grocery List Know exactly what to buy and nothing more. Shop smarter with a grocery list that knows what you already have at home. Recipe Collection Save your favorite AI-generated recipes and build your personal cookbook. Rate recipes to help the AI learn your taste. Cook Mode Hands-free step-by-step cooking with swipe navigation. Never lose your place in a recipe again. Food Waste Tracker See how much money you've saved by using ingredients before they expire. The average family wastes over $1,500 in food every year - My Sous Chef helps you keep more of it. Expiry Reminders Daily notifications tell you what's expiring soon so you can cook it before it goes bad. MY SOUS CHEF PRO Unlock the full kitchen experience: - Increased AI recipe generations - Premium AI model for smarter, tastier recipes - Difficulty filters - Kid-Friendly to Hard - Style filters - Quick, High Protein, Vegetarian, Comfort Food and more - Adapt any recipe to replace missing ingredients with what you have - Unlimited saved recipes - Unlimited inventory space $4.99/month or $49.99/year - cancel anytime. My Sous Chef. Your kitchen, simplified. Terms of Use: https://mysouschef.netlify.app/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://mysouschef.netlify.app/privacy.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel in your Apple ID Settings. Monthly: $4.99/month. Yearly: $49.99/year.

Screenshots

VibeChef4 screens
My Sous Chef4 screens

Verdict

The call

VibeChef and My Sous Chef are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters β€” price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them β€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. VibeChef sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and My Sous Chef sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
VibeChef versus My Sous Chef: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVibeChefMy Sous Chef
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyDailyβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details β€” not scored
Size43 MB44 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSubspace Revolution, Inc.James Hollingsworth

In-app purchases

2 purchases

VibeChef

Subscriptions2
  • Unlimited access14 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Unlimited access14 Days trial$19.991 Year
2 purchases

My Sous Chef

Subscriptions2
  • My Sous Chef: Smart Assistant Pro$4.991 Month
  • My Sous Chef Pro (Annual)$49.991 Year

Questions

Is VibeChef free?
VibeChef is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is My Sous Chef free?
My Sous Chef is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do VibeChef or My Sous Chef have ads?
Neither VibeChef nor My Sous Chef shows ads.

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