# MasterChef

> The MasterChef app brings you the best of the talent show to your phone or tablet.

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.rtve.masterchef`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** RTVE Medios Interactivos
- **Category:** ENTERTAINMENT
- **Downloads:** 1,316,916
- **Rating:** 4.12 / 5 (17,334 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.8.2
- **Last updated:** 2026-05-05
- **First published:** 2013-04-10
- **Publisher country:** ES
- **Size:** 26 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-25
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rtve.masterchef)
- **Website:** [http://www.rtve.es/television/masterchef/](http://www.rtve.es/television/masterchef/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.rtve.es/comunes/politica\_privacidad.html](http://www.rtve.es/comunes/politica_privacidad.html)

## Description

The MasterChef Chrome extension brings the excitement of the popular talent show directly to your device. Fans can watch full episodes, relive the best moments, and stay updated with the latest news about contestants. The app also offers exclusive recipes from the show, enabling users to learn cooking techniques from the MasterChef aspirants themselves.

With features like live updates, complete program access, and exclusive content, this extension is perfect for cooking enthusiasts and MasterChef followers who want to deepen their culinary skills and stay connected with the show's community.

## Rankings

- #58,316 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_CALENDAR`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.STORAGE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_CALENDAR`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.rtve.masterchef.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Reviews praise MasterChef as an official RTVE app offering Spain-only MasterChef episodes and working outside Spain, with strong branding. Recurring criticisms focus on language barriers (Spanish-only), geoblocking outside Spain, playback problems, and missing step-by-step recipes. Overall, content quality is valued by Spanish speakers, but language and accessibility issues limit use for non-Spanish speakers and those abroad.

### Pros

- Official RTVE app with MasterChef Spain episodes.
- Access to all MasterChef Spain episodes.
- Authentic branding as an RTVE app.
- Works outside Spain (geographic reach).

### Cons

- Content is in Spanish only with no English translation, despite requests from users.
- Geographic restrictions prevent watching outside Spain.
- Playback issues: videos may not load or play and can freeze.
- Missing step-by-step recipes; only photos are shown.

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