# 道友请留步 vs Monster Chef

The clearest difference is rating: Monster Chef at 4.8 against 道友请留步's 3.2. Monster Chef also leads on ratings volume (1.8K vs 26) and iOS requirement (13 vs 15.0). 道友请留步's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 道友请留步 sells 13 one-off in-app purchases and Monster Chef sells 14 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Monster Chef holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Monster Chef has 1.8K ratings behind it against 26, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 79% of 道友请留步's written reviews are positive against 70% of Monster Chef's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

道友请留步 ships an update fortnightly, Monster Chef every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 道友请留步 | Monster Chef |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.2 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id874173594/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monster-chef/id1338668933/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 26 | **1.8K** |
| Positive reviews | **78.6% of reviews** | 69.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 628 MB | 391 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Xiamen Woobest Interactive Network Technology Co.,Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/874173597) | [Coconut Island Games Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/316049057) |

## What reviewers say

### 道友请留步

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id874173594)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 60元宝 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 6元礼包 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 25元月卡 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 300元宝 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 30元礼包 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 50元月卡 | $6.99 | one-time |
| 680元宝 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 68元礼包 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1280元宝 | $19.99 | one-time |
| 2880元宝 | $39.99 | one-time |
| 288元礼包 | $39.99 | one-time |
| 5480元宝 | $79.99 | one-time |
| 6480元宝 | $99.99 | one-time |


### Monster Chef

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monster-chef/id1338668933)

Embark on a culinary adventure as a monster chef, exploring a hidden world to capture and cook strange creatures. Discover unique recipes and uncover a suspenseful plot in this stylish and humorous cooking game.

**Highlights:** Monster capture and exploration, Innovative cooking system, Roguelike gameplay with random maps, Suspenseful hidden plot and quests, Stylish and humorous character design

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Limited time 1. Rookie package | $0.99 | one-time |
| Limited time 14. Spell Card 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Limited time 2. Speed packs | $0.99 | one-time |
| A small amount of magic potion | $2.99 | one-time |
| Limited time 1. Speed packs | $2.99 | one-time |
| Medium amount of magic potion | $3.99 | one-time |
| Limit 7. Recipe + seasoning | $3.99 | one-time |
| Month card | $3.99 | one-time |
| Luxury monthly card | $8.99 | one-time |
| A pack of magic potions | $9.99 | one-time |
| Super Shopper Slime II | $9.99 | one-time |
| A box of magic potions | $19.99 | one-time |
| Limited time 6.Catalyst+Potion | $19.99 | one-time |
| Massive magic potion | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Unique and creative game
- 🎨 Excellent art style and animations
- 🕹️ Engaging and addictive gameplay
- 🔍 Interesting exploration and discovery
- 💰 No paywalls or forced ads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
- 🔍 Confusing or random recipe discovery
- ⏱️ Slow progression and long wait times
- 🤯 Overwhelming number of mechanics
- 🔒 Login and account issues

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to log in or connect to server
- Lost progress and purchases after updates
- Freezing or crashing on certain actions
- Broken or non-functional features
- Compatibility issues on newer devices

**Requested features**

- Offline mode or better server stability
- Improved recipe management and search
- More variety in monsters and dishes
- Ability to link accounts across devices
- Better tutorial and onboarding experience


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 道友请留步 free?

道友请留步 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Monster Chef free?

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

### Which has better reviews, 道友请留步 or Monster Chef?

Monster Chef is rated higher. 道友请留步 averages 3.2 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while Monster Chef averages 4.8 from 1.8K ratings.

### Do 道友请留步 or Monster Chef have ads?

Monster Chef shows ads; 道友请留步 does not.

### Which is updated more often, 道友请留步 or Monster Chef?

道友请留步 ships an update fortnightly, and Monster Chef every 2 months. Most recently, 道友请留步 was updated on November 1, 2026 and Monster Chef on October 29, 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.*