HelloFresh vs Oriental Chinese Express
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HelloFresh
This service delivers pre-portioned ingredients and chef-designed recipes directly to your home. Explore a wide variety of meal options catering to different dietary needs and cooking times, making homemade meals simple and delicious.
- 100+ weekly recipes
- Wholesome meals & ingredients
- Search by cooking time, energy, ingredients, cuisines
- Voice-activated cooking instructions
- Sync nutrition info to iPhone Health App
- Modify servings and delivery preferences
- Rate, save, and share favorite meals
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Welcome to the weekly meal kit service and daily food companion that's changing the way people eat, forever. With HelloFresh, you can enjoy chef-crafted, easy-to-cook recipes with delicious ingredients—all conveniently delivered to your door. No matter your dietary preference, we’ve got you covered. Browse categories like Meat & Veggies, Family Friendly, Under 20 Minutes, Fit & Wholesome, Pescatarian, and more. Easy. Delicious. Homemade. That’s HelloFresh. Here’s what to expect when you download HelloFresh: Choose from 100+ weekly recipes Feel good about every bite with more wholesome meals & ingredients Refine your search by cooking time, energy, ingredients, and cuisines Enjoy voice-activated cooking instructions and timersKeep track of your goals by syncing meal nutrition info to the iPhone Health App Easily modify servings and delivery preferences Make every recipe your own with options to swap ingredients or double the protein Rate, save, and share your favorite meals New at HelloFresh app: Discover Cookbook, your free recipe saver built right into the app. Found a dinner idea on TikTok or Instagram? Save it to HelloFresh and get a step-by-step recipe with ingredients and instructions. No subscription required: just save, cook, and enjoy. If you need help, email us at iosappfeedback@hellofresh.com. For more info about HelloFresh subscriptions and meal kits, visit https://www.hellofresh.com/. Follow us on Facebook (fb.com/hellofreshUS), Instagram (HelloFresh Group Announcements), X (@hellofreshUS), and TikTok (HelloFresh Group Announcements).
Oriental Chinese Express
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We aim to bring all of our customers the best value for money, services and food around, plus we are constantly aiming to improve our service. You can now order food online. Try our App which contains all our menu. We offer deliveries to all surrounding areas. We offer fast food delivery to all our customers. You can now order your favourite dish online and get fast home delivery. We are very particular about our service and quality to give our customers a better experience, which is why we are now proud to offer this fantastic online ordering app. You can even pay online and get your food delivered to your home.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is chart position: HelloFresh at #151 against Oriental Chinese Express's unranked. Oriental Chinese Express's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | HelloFresh | Oriental Chinese Express |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (219K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 41.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 219K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | #151 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 546 MB | 57 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | HelloFresh | RedoQ Software |
Bugs and requests
HelloFresh
Reported bugs
4 issues- App crashes and freezes
- Incorrect meal deliveries
- Inability to manage subscription and orders
- Delayed or missing deliveries
Requested features
5 requests- Larger portion sizes
- More dietary options (e.g., gluten-free, low-carb)
- Ability to customize meals and swap ingredients
- Improved app functionality and user experience
- Better communication and customer support
Oriental Chinese Express
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
HelloFresh
No in-app purchases
Oriental Chinese Express
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is HelloFresh free?
Is Oriental Chinese Express free?
Do HelloFresh or Oriental Chinese Express have ads?
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