# Yes Chef! vs Crafty Candy

The clearest difference is ads: Yes Chef! at none against Crafty Candy's shown. Yes Chef! also leads on iOS requirement (7.0 vs 13.0). Crafty Candy's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (16K vs 56). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Yes Chef! sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Crafty Candy sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Crafty Candy holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Crafty Candy has 16K ratings behind it against 56, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of Yes Chef!'s written reviews are positive against 74% of Crafty Candy's.

Yes Chef! ships an update monthly, Crafty Candy every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Yes Chef! | Crafty Candy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (56 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yes-chef/id798733298/reviews) | **[4.7 (16K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crafty-candy/id1031228862/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 56 | **16K** |
| Positive reviews | 64.3% of reviews | **73.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 69 MB | 220 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Joy Mania](https://appshunter.io/developer/1287034099) | [Outplay Entertainment Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/468711596) |

## What reviewers say

### Yes Chef!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yes-chef/id798733298)

Embark on a culinary adventure as a young apprentice seeking to become the world's greatest chef. Match three or more ingredients across 100 levels to discover recipes, serve customers, and bake delicious dishes. Unlock power-ups and compete with friends to achieve cooking legend status.

**Highlights:** Match ingredients across 100 levels, Discover recipes and serve customers, Bake cakes and desserts, Unlock power-ups and special abilities, Compete with friends on Facebook, Upgrade cooking skills

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 15 Energy | $0.99 | one-time |
| 20 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Fortune Set | $0.99 | one-time |
| Beginner's Set | $0.99 | one-time |
| Beginner's Set Promo | $0.99 | one-time |
| 45 Energy | $2.99 | one-time |
| 60 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Big chef's set | $3.99 | one-time |
| 220 Coins | $7.99 | one-time |
| 220 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Cute and polished visuals
- 🎨 Interesting gameplay mechanics
- 🎮 Crossover with Fruit Ninja

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
- ⏱️ Slow energy recharge
- 💰 Aggressive in-app purchases
- 🧠 Levels become too difficult

**Reported bugs**

- Progress reset after updates
- Connectivity issues with Facebook login

**Requested features**

- More levels and content updates
- Ability to sync progress across devices
- Daily rewards or bonuses


### Crafty Candy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crafty-candy/id1031228862)

Embark on a magical match-3 puzzle adventure filled with thousands of delicious levels. Join an apprentice witch and her kitten through an enchanted land of sweet treats, crafting spells and outwitting tricky witches. Unlock new looks and enjoy a candylicious world.

**Highlights:** Thousands of fun levels, Candylicious world with sweet treats, Unlock new looks, Craft powerful spells, Magical Candy battles, Facebook progress sync

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| S Coin Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Special offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| M Coin Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Special offer | $5.99 | one-time |
| L Coin Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| 17% Extra Stash | $9.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| Special offer | $12.99 | one-time |
| XL Coin Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Special offer | $29.99 | one-time |
| XXL Coin Pack | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Amazing game
- 🎨 Great graphics
- 🕹️ Fun and challenging
- 🕰️ Addictive gameplay
- 🎁 Generous with free boosts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 💰 Difficult to progress without spending money
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🤯 Levels become too difficult
- 🤖 Unfair AI in some levels

**Reported bugs**

- Game resets progress
- Free boosts not working
- Levels not loading properly
- Ads causing crashes
- Purchases not registering

**Requested features**

- More level variety
- Ability to undo moves
- Offline play mode
- More customization options
- Better rewards system


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Yes Chef! free?

Yes Chef! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Crafty Candy free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Yes Chef! or Crafty Candy?

Crafty Candy is rated higher. Yes Chef! averages 4.2 out of 5 from 56 ratings, while Crafty Candy averages 4.7 from 16K ratings.

### Do Yes Chef! or Crafty Candy have ads?

Crafty Candy shows ads; Yes Chef! does not.

### Which is updated more often, Yes Chef! or Crafty Candy?

Yes Chef! ships an update monthly, and Crafty Candy every 2 months. Most recently, Yes Chef! was updated on October 21, 2026 and Crafty Candy on October 22, 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.*