# SocialChef vs ChefExtract

SocialChef and ChefExtract both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of ChefExtract's written reviews are positive against 50% of SocialChef's. ChefExtract also leads on ratings volume (3 vs 1). SocialChef's advantage is update cadence (daily vs fortnightly). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SocialChef sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and ChefExtract sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $29.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for SocialChef against 5.0 for ChefExtract. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of SocialChef's written reviews are positive against 100% of ChefExtract's.

SocialChef ships an update daily, ChefExtract fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SocialChef | ChefExtract |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/socialchef-save-recipes/id6749963444/reviews) | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chefextract/id6759013007/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **3** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Daily** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 50 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [VinterKraft Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1833020683) | [Lorenzo Zarantonello](https://appshunter.io/developer/1865902363) |

## What reviewers say

### SocialChef

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/socialchef-save-recipes/id6749963444)

This app consolidates recipes from various online sources like Instagram, TikTok, and food blogs into a single, organized library. It allows users to manually add recipes, plan weekly meals, generate grocery lists, and cook with a distraction-free interface. Recipes can also be shared with others.

**Highlights:** Save recipes from any website or social media, Organize recipes with collections and tags, Weekly meal planning and grocery list generation, Distraction-free cooking mode, Share recipes with friends and family, Manual recipe entry

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $39.99 | per year |


### ChefExtract

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chefextract/id6759013007)

Save recipes from various online sources like videos and websites into your personal digital cookbook. Easily translate recipes and use AI to create variations. Order ingredients directly from your favorite delivery apps.

**Highlights:** Save recipes from videos and websites, Create a personal digital cookbook, Translate recipes to your language, AI recipe variation generator, One-tap ingredient ordering, Ad-free experience

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ChefExtract Pro Yearly Plan | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SocialChef free?

SocialChef is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is ChefExtract free?

ChefExtract is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SocialChef or ChefExtract?

SocialChef and ChefExtract are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 3 ratings respectively.

### Do SocialChef or ChefExtract have ads?

Neither SocialChef nor ChefExtract shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SocialChef or ChefExtract?

SocialChef ships an update daily, and ChefExtract fortnightly. Most recently, SocialChef was updated on November 8, 2026 and ChefExtract on November 5, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*
