# MasterChef: Cook & Match

> It’s time to match and win in the ultimate culinary puzzle challenge

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.qiiwi.masterchef](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.qiiwi.masterchef)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.qiiwi.masterchef`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Qiiwi Games AB
- **Category:** GAME\_PUZZLE
- **Downloads:** 851,421
- **Rating:** 4.01 / 5 (3,731 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.0.9
- **Last updated:** 2026-05-26
- **First published:** 2022-06-29
- **Publisher country:** SE
- **Size:** 230 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-16
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.qiiwi.masterchef)
- **Website:** [http://www.qiiwi.com](http://www.qiiwi.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.qiiwi.com/privacy-policy](https://www.qiiwi.com/privacy-policy)

## Description

MasterChef: Cook & Match invites players into an engaging kitchen-themed match-3 puzzle adventure. Inspired by the renowned TV show, the game challenges you to match, blast, and rise through hundreds of levels featuring dynamic combos, clever obstacles, and strategic boosters. Enjoy unique MasterChef-themed events like mystery boxes and pressure tests, and compete in tournaments to climb leaderboards.

With stylish art and a premium interface, this free-to-play game delivers an immersive culinary experience packed with excitement and drama. Whether you're testing your puzzle prowess or aiming for the top as a MasterChef champion, this game brings a flavorful twist to classic match-3 gameplay.

## Rankings

- #74,971 — Overall

## 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.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.applovin.array.apphub.permission.BIND_APPHUB_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.qiiwi.masterchef.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.qiiwi.masterchef.permission.C2D_MESSAGE`

## Review summary

Overall, players praise the initial MasterChef-inspired cooking concept and find parts of the game fun and engaging, with some calling it a great or superb cooking game and recognizing its potential. But many reviews condemn the latest update for removing or downplaying cooking in favor of a generic match-3 experience, leaving the game not feeling like MasterChef. Recurrent technical complaints include freezes, lag, and buggy performance. The consensus suggests the core appeal is the cooking elements, and without them the game loses its charm; most want the old cooking-based gameplay restored.

### Pros

- Unique MasterChef-inspired cooking concept that adds a distinct vibe beyond standard match-3 games.
- Fun, cooking-focused tasks and plating elements when the cooking component is present.
- Positive sentiment from some players who call it a great/superb cooking game and would recommend trying it.
- Some reviewers praise the concept and see potential to be the best cooking game, especially if offline play is supported.

### Cons

- Major update removed the cooking element and turned the game into a generic match-3, causing many players to miss the original MasterChef experience.
- The game is buggy and frequently freezes, laggy, or feels janky according to multiple reviews.
- Many players feel the update makes it not MasterChef anymore and want the old cooking gameplay back.

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