# Cookbook Master vs Tiny Chefs

The clearest difference is rating: Tiny Chefs at 4.9 against Cookbook Master's 4.4. Tiny Chefs also leads on review sentiment (97% vs 69%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Cookbook Master's advantage is ratings volume (3.3K vs 361). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cookbook Master sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Tiny Chefs sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Tiny Chefs holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cookbook Master has 3.3K ratings behind it against 361, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of Cookbook Master's written reviews are positive against 97% of Tiny Chefs's.

Cookbook Master ships an update every 2 months, Tiny Chefs every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cookbook Master | Tiny Chefs |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (3.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cookbook-master-chef-recipes/id922499464/reviews) | **[4.9 (361 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-chefs/id1230858939/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.3K** | 361 |
| Positive reviews | 68.8% of reviews | **96.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 149 MB | 231 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TPG TECNOLOGIA DA INFORMACAO LTDA](https://appshunter.io/developer/444343830) | [Mindstorm Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/378784987) |

## What reviewers say

### Cookbook Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cookbook-master-chef-recipes/id922499464)

Master a wide variety of delicious recipes, from savory dishes to tempting desserts. Learn to cook with over 40 ingredients, upgrade your kitchen equipment, and play fun cooking minigames. Challenge yourself to achieve perfect ratings and fill your cookbook.

**Highlights:** Master over 30 real-life recipes, Cook with over 40 ingredients, Upgrade kitchen equipment, Play cooking minigames, Achieve all-star ratings, Complete your cookbook

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| pack with 1200 coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| pack with 20 diamonds | $1.99 | one-time |
| ads removal | $1.99 | one-time |
| Veteran Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle | $3.99 | one-time |
| pack with 3500 coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| pack with 60 diamonds | $4.99 | one-time |
| pack with 8000 coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| pack with 150 diamonds | $9.99 | one-time |
| pack with 20000 coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| pack with 400 diamonds | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive game
- 👍 Teaches cooking skills
- 🍽 Variety of recipes to make
- 🎨 Good graphics and visuals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Repetitive gameplay
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🔍 Limited content/recipes
- 🔍 Challenging to get perfect scores

**Reported bugs**

- Music glitches and distortions
- Ingredients getting stuck during mini-games
- Inconsistent performance and crashes
- Issues with restoring purchases

**Requested features**

- More recipes and cookbooks
- Ability to choose own recipes
- Less intrusive ads
- Improved scoring system


### Tiny Chefs

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-chefs/id1230858939)

Tap to cook your way to culinary riches and build a vast restaurant empire. Hire chefs, upgrade your establishments, and create delicious treats to become a master chef tycoon. Your empire awaits!

**Highlights:** Tap to cook and earn money, Build and upgrade restaurants, Hire chefs and improve skills, Grow a cooking empire, Unique visual style

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ticky Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coin Stack Special Offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pouch | $4.99 | one-time |
| Party Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Silo Permit | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coin Sacks | $9.99 | one-time |
| Super Sack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coin Vault | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive game
- 🕰 Good time-killer
- 💎 Cute graphics
- 🕹 Simple and easy to play

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay
- 🤑 Misleading in-app purchases
- 🔌 High battery consumption

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent pricing across platforms
- Occasional crashes and freezes

**Requested features**

- More variety in gameplay
- Additional content and levels
- Improved performance and stability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cookbook Master free?

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

### Is Tiny Chefs free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Cookbook Master or Tiny Chefs?

Tiny Chefs is rated higher. Cookbook Master averages 4.4 out of 5 from 3.3K ratings, while Tiny Chefs averages 4.9 from 361 ratings.

### Do Cookbook Master or Tiny Chefs have ads?

Both Cookbook Master and Tiny Chefs show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cookbook Master or Tiny Chefs?

Cookbook Master ships an update every 2 months, and Tiny Chefs every 3 weeks. Most recently, Cookbook Master was updated on October 16, 2026 and Tiny Chefs on October 17, 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.*