# Cooking Dash

> Includes in-game purchases & random items.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.playfirst.cookingdashx](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.playfirst.cookingdashx)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.playfirst.cookingdashx`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Glu
- **Category:** GAME\_CASUAL
- **Downloads:** 22,539,172
- **Rating:** 3.96 / 5 (459,099 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.28.1
- **Last updated:** 2026-05-25
- **First published:** 2015-06-16
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 131 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-19
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.playfirst.cookingdashx)
- **Website:** [http://www.glu.com/](http://www.glu.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://privacy.ea.com](https://privacy.ea.com/)

## Description

**Cooking Dash** is an exciting time management and cooking game where you play Flo, a chef racing to become a celebrity on TV. Prepare, cook, and serve delicious dishes in unique restaurants filled with quirky customers and VIPs, all while managing fast-paced kitchen chaos in front of a live studio audience. With hundreds of episodes across various themed restaurants like Table Steaks and Taco Train, players can upgrade their appliances, dishes, and decorate with outfits and pets that assist in service.

Engage in thrilling challenges such as Series Finales and Trial of Style multiplayer events to test your skills and earn rewards. Spin daily prize wheels for gold, auto chefs, and more. Play socially by exchanging gifts and competing with friends. Cooking Dash blends fun gameplay mechanics with the fantasy of rising to TV chef stardom, delivering endless hours of entertaining and strategic cooking action.

## Rankings

- #6,857 — Overall
- #124 — Game casual (Gross)

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_CUSTOM_AUDIENCE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.playfirst.cookingdashx.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.playfirst.cookingdashx.permission.C2D_MESSAGE`

## Review summary

Users generally find Cooking Dash fun, casual, and visually appealing with a nostalgic nod to the original series. However, recurring problems center on monetization and account issues: purchases not delivered, a perceived need to spend to progress, and unreliable cross-device syncing. Customer support is repeatedly criticized for slow responses. These issues overshadow the positives and raise concerns about refunds and ongoing access.

### Pros

- Fun and entertaining gameplay that many reviewers enjoyed.
- Relaxed, casual vibe that makes it easy to pick up and play.
- Nostalgic appeal for fans of the original Diner Dash.
- Appealing visuals/graphics.

### Cons

- In-app purchases often do not get delivered and money is charged without resolution (purchase issues).
- Pay-to-progress concerns: players feel they must spend money to advance or continue playing.
- Cross-device sync/backups and Facebook login are unreliable or unavailable.
- Customer support is slow or unhelpful when addressing issues.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.playfirst.cookingdashx)