# Yes Chef! vs Bee Brilliant

The clearest difference is rating: Bee Brilliant at 4.9 against Yes Chef!'s 4.2. Bee Brilliant also leads on ratings volume (5.4K vs 56) and review sentiment (88% vs 64%). Yes Chef!'s advantage is iOS requirement (7.0 vs 13.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

Bee Brilliant holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bee Brilliant has 5.4K 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 88% of Bee Brilliant's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Yes Chef! | Bee Brilliant |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (56 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yes-chef/id798733298/reviews) | **[4.9 (5.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bee-brilliant/id888251661/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 56 | **5.4K** |
| Positive reviews | 64.3% of reviews | **88.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 69 MB | 477 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Joy Mania](https://appshunter.io/developer/1287034099) | [Tactile Games ApS](https://appshunter.io/developer/308973149) |

## 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


### Bee Brilliant

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bee-brilliant/id888251661)

Connect colorful lines of bees to solve puzzles and unleash combos in this vibrant match-3 adventure. Explore the world of Beeland, meet quirky characters, and enjoy hundreds of challenging levels across various game modes. Compete with friends and discover a lifetime of bee puns.

**Highlights:** Match and connect colorful lines of bees, Unleash combos, Hundreds of addictive levels, Six different game modes, Challenge friends' high scores, Meet unique bee characters

**Features:** iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Continue | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Stack of Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank Offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| VIBee Membership | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Coins | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎶 Cute singing bees
- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Colorful and visually appealing
- 🔓 No ads or in-app purchases required to progress
- ⏱️ Ability to save unlimited lives for later

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🕷️ Frustrating spider/obstacle mechanics
- 🤯 Levels become overly difficult and unbeatable without boosters
- 🔁 Repetitive level designs and backgrounds
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and sync issues
- 💰 Boosters and extra moves are too expensive

**Reported bugs**

- Levels not registering as completed
- Inconsistent behavior with booster and video ads
- Coins and progress disappearing after updates

**Requested features**

- Add a level editor or custom level creation
- Ability to use saved lives in smaller increments
- More variety in level layouts and challenges
- Improved Facebook/cloud sync to prevent data loss


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Yes Chef! free?

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

### Is Bee Brilliant free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Yes Chef! or Bee Brilliant?

Bee Brilliant is rated higher. Yes Chef! averages 4.2 out of 5 from 56 ratings, while Bee Brilliant averages 4.9 from 5.4K ratings.

### Do Yes Chef! or Bee Brilliant have ads?

Neither Yes Chef! nor Bee Brilliant shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Yes Chef! or Bee Brilliant?

Yes Chef! ships an update monthly, and Bee Brilliant monthly. Most recently, Yes Chef! was updated on October 21, 2026 and Bee Brilliant on October 24, 2026.

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