Comparison

SideСhef vs ClickChef

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

Head to head
About

SideСhef

Discover and cook delicious meals with step-by-step instructions, personalized recommendations, and integrated grocery shopping. This app simplifies meal planning and helps you explore new cuisines, even if you're a beginner cook.

Highlights
  • Step-by-step recipe guidance
  • Personalized recipe recommendations
  • Integrated grocery list creation
  • One-click online grocery shopping
  • Meal planning tools
  • Smart appliance control
  • Beginner-friendly cooking tutorials
Features
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SideChef’s 18,000 step-by-step recipes help you get from “what’s for dinner?” to cooking your next meal in just minutes. Filter by diet and preferences, search by ingredients, create a grocery list, and instantly shop ingredients from your favorite grocer. Called “best app” by USA Today and the New York Times’s “favorite cooking app,” SideChef empowers you to eat healthier, save money, and live your most delicious life. PERSONALIZED RECIPE RECOMMENDATIONS Quickly find recipe inspiration tailored to your preferences. Filter by dietary requirements, allergies, food preferences, and ingredients you already have at home to find a recipe you like in less than one minute. ONE-CLICK GROCERY SHOPPING Easily create a grocery list, and shop ingredients directly from Instacart, Walmart, Amazon Fresh, Target, and more online grocers. Ingredients are intelligently matched to in-store products, and updated with real-time prices and availability. Make smarter decisions by seeing the percentage of each ingredient used in a recipe – an easy way to plan for leftovers and minimize food waste, while also saving money. GREAT FOR BEGINNERS New to cooking? Our step-by-step recipes include an image or video at every cooking step so you know exactly what to do. Built-in timers ensure you never overcook anything again, while how-to videos teach you valuable culinary skills – from how to properly dice an onion, to how to press tofu. Rate recipes, upload photos, exchange tips, and share cooking fails and successes with the SideChef home cooking community. EASY MEAL PLANNING Use our meal planning tool to select recipes for the week, or save appealing recipes to your cookbook. Browse thousands of curated recipe collections and meal plans for more inspiration and ideas on what you’ll cook next. RECIPES FOR EVERYONE Personalized recipe recommendations for these diets and allergens: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Carb, Paleo, Keto, Gluten, Egg, Dairy, Soy, Peanut, Tree Nuts, Fish, Shellfish Recipes cover a variety of cuisines: American, Italian, Mediterranean, Mexican, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Indian, French, and more! Browse recipes from your favorite culinary influencers – top food bloggers, writers, and renowned chefs. PRAISE FROM MEDIA “If you’re always scorching the stew and you just can’t seem to achieve perfectly puffed chocolate chip cookies, let this free app serve as your new cooking companion.” — Real Simple “If you’ve ever ruined an entire meal because of a seemingly tiny mistake in timing or ingredient proportioning, then we have an app for you.” — Business Insider _________________ By downloading and using this app or purchasing a SideChef Premium subscription, you are agreeing to the SideChef terms of use and service: https://www.sidechef.com/terms For more information about how we use your personal data, please see our Privacy Policy: https://www.sidechef.com/privacy-policy. By downloading this app, you acknowledge the terms of our Privacy Policy. SIDECHEF PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTION PRICING & TERMS SideChef is free to download and use. Should you choose to upgrade to SideChef Premium, we offer two auto-renewing subscription options: * Monthly SideChef Premium subscription: $4.99 USD. Cancel anytime. * Annual SideChef Premium subscription: $49.99 USD. Cancel anytime. These auto-renewing subscription plans renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours prior to the end of the subscription period. Your payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription will automatically renew each month or year 24-hours before the end of the current period. You can turn off auto-renew at any time from your iTunes account settings.

About

ClickChef

Features
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Welcome to **ClickChef**—your ultimate kitchen companion powered by AI, designed to revolutionise the way you cook and explore new recipes! Whether you're a culinary novice or an experienced chef, ClickChef is here to inspire your cooking adventures with ease and creativity. ### **What is ClickChef?** ClickChef is an innovative app that transforms the way you approach cooking. With just a simple photo of any ingredient, dish, or even leftovers, our cutting-edge AI instantly generates a variety of delicious, personalised recipes. Gone are the days of endlessly searching for what to cook—ClickChef brings the recipes directly to you. ### **How Does It Work?** 1. **Snap a Photo:** Use your phone's camera to take a picture of any food item or ingredient you have on hand. 2. **AI Recipe Generation:** Our advanced AI analyses the photo and instantly suggests a range of recipes you can make with that ingredient or dish. From appetisers to desserts, ClickChef covers it all. 3. **Cook and Enjoy:** Follow the step-by-step instructions provided by ClickChef to create mouth-watering meals with ease. Each recipe is designed to be simple, yet flavourful, ensuring you can cook with confidence. ### **Key Features:** - **Instant Recipe Suggestions:** Get personalised recipes in seconds based on the ingredients you have. Perfect for busy schedules and spontaneous cooking. - **No login / Signup needed:** No login / signup needed, Recipe just one click away. ### **Get Started Today!** Download ClickChef now and unlock the full potential of your kitchen. Whether you're preparing a quick dinner or planning a special occasion, ClickChef provides the inspiration and guidance you need to create meals that impress. Start your cooking adventure with ClickChef and discover the joy of effortless, AI-powered cooking! **ClickChef**—where your next great meal is just a click away.

Screenshots

SideСhef4 screens
ClickChef3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ClickChef at none against SideСhef's 2. SideСhef's advantage is chart position (#154 vs unranked). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. SideСhef sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. ClickChef asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
SideСhef versus ClickChef: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSideСhefClickChef
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (1.7K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.7K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#154 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size71 MB35 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperSideChef Group LimitedAnanya Kharbanda

In-app purchases

2 purchases

SideСhef

Subscriptions2
  • SideChef Premium - Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • SideChef Premium - Annual7 Days trial$49.991 Year
None

ClickChef

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SideСhef free?
SideСhef is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ClickChef free?
ClickChef is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SideСhef or ClickChef have ads?
Neither SideСhef nor ClickChef shows ads.

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