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Royal Cooking

55
User verdict / 100 High confidence Divided

Royal Cooking is an addictive time-management game with smooth gameplay and appealing graphics, but it is heavily criticized for its aggressive monetization tactics, making progression difficult without in-app purchases or enduring excessive ads.

4.7★ lifetime (164,722) Free + in-app purchases since 2023 by MATRYOSHKA GAMES CY LTD updated 0.5 mo ago recent negative 52% 120 reviews across 2 regions
Pay-to-Win/Progression Excessive Ads Gameplay Enjoyment Ad-Free Purchase Issues Recent Update Impact Technical Issues
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recent reviews across 2 regions, vs the 4.7★ lifetime average

Royal Cooking offers engaging, fast-paced cooking gameplay that many users find addictive and relaxing. However, a significant number of recent reviews highlight issues with progression, citing insufficient in-game currency for upgrades and a forced reliance on real money or an overwhelming number of ads.

What users like

What users complain about

  • Progression is difficult without spending real money due to expensive upgrades and low coin earningsR2R3R5R8
  • Excessive and long ads, often after every level, making the game frustratingR17R19R20R25
  • Purchasing the 'ad-free' version removes options to watch ads for coins, hindering progressionR2R5R24R62
  • Recent updates reduced coin rewards from ads and limited their availabilityR22R31R32R36
  • Game becomes impossible to win perfectly even with optimal play, forcing purchasesR6R8R52R58
  • Frequent crashes, freezing, and glitches reportedR18R21R64R70
  • Repetitive gameplay and limited kitchen variety after a certain pointR26R30R31R46
  • Some ads are inappropriate or in foreign languagesR23R63R133

Latest update · v1.22.5

What the developer says changed (the verdict above weighs this against what reviewers report):

Ready to cook, Chef? The kitchen’s been bustling behind the scenes: — New achievements to unlock and leaderboards to climb — Faster kitchen equipment for smoother, more responsive taps — New dishes already simmering on the stove Update now and jump back into the kitchen!

Recurring themes

Pay-to-Win/Progression negative
Many users report that the game becomes impossible to progress without spending real money on coins or upgrades, as in-game earnings are too low and upgrades are too expensive. Even perfect gameplay doesn't guarantee success in later levels.R2R3R5R6
Excessive Ads negative
A prevalent complaint is the overwhelming number of ads, often appearing after every single level and being unskippable or excessively long. Some ads are also reported as inappropriate or glitchy.R17R19R20R23
Ad-Free Purchase Issues negative
Users who paid for the ad-free version report that it removes the option to watch voluntary ads for coins, which are crucial for progression, effectively creating a new paywall. Some even reported ads returning after purchasing ad-free.R2R4R5R24
Recent Update Impact negative
Recent updates are criticized for reducing the coin reward from watching ads (from 500 to 250) and limiting the frequency with which these ads can be watched, making progression even harder. The developer notes claim 'faster kitchen equipment' and 'new achievements', but these are not widely acknowledged or praised in recent reviews, which focus on the negative changes to monetization.R22R31R32R36
Gameplay Enjoyment positive
Despite the monetization issues, many users find the core gameplay addictive, fun, and a good way to pass time or relieve stress. Some appreciate the smooth mechanics and graphics.R1R8R10R11
Technical Issues negative
Users report the app crashing, freezing their phone, or glitching, making it unusable for some.R18R21R64R70

Who it's for

This game is for players who enjoy fast-paced, addictive time-management cooking games and are willing to either tolerate a high volume of ads or make in-app purchases to progress R1R15R43. It's suitable for those looking for a casual game to pass time or relieve stress R15R16R46. It is NOT for players who expect to progress without spending money or watching constant ads, or those who get frustrated by paywalls and repetitive content R3R5R69R85.

Evidence note: The recent reviews skew heavily negative, particularly regarding monetization and ads, which contrasts with the high lifetime rating. This suggests a recent negative trajectory in user experience, likely due to changes in the game's economy and ad implementation. The developer's notes for the latest update do not address the core issues of monetization or ad frequency, and in fact, recent reviews contradict the claimed improvements by reporting reduced coin rewards from ads.

Frequently asked

Is Royal Cooking free to play?
Royal Cooking is free to download and play, but many users report that it becomes impossible to progress past certain levels without making in-app purchases for coins or upgrades R3R5R69R85.
Are there ads in Royal Cooking?
Yes, there are many ads in Royal Cooking, with numerous users reporting an ad after every single level, often lasting 30-90 seconds and sometimes being unskippable R17R19R25R39.
Does paying to remove ads improve the game?
While paying to remove ads (e.g., for 0.99p) eliminates forced ads after levels, many users report that it also removes the option to watch voluntary ads for coins, which are often necessary for progression, creating a new paywall R2R5R24R62.
Is it hard to earn coins for upgrades?
Yes, many players find it extremely difficult to earn enough coins for upgrades, as level rewards are low (e.g., 300-600 coins per level) while upgrades can cost thousands (e.g., 6000-12000 coins or 11,000 coins for an extra portion) R13R34R69. Recent updates have also reduced the coin reward from watching ads from 500 to 250 and limited their availability R31R32.

What reviewers actually said

Built only from these 120 real reviews (foreign ones translated). Superscripts jump to the quote here. Apple has no per-review links, so [ref] opens that app's reviews on the App Store.

  1. [R1] 5/5 · GB Recommended: Love this game x really addictive x best cooking game x ♥️
  2. [R15] 5/5 · GB Utterly amazing: It is the best game in the world I think I really enjoy it I always play it in my lunch break when I wake up and before I go to bed it’s so relaxing thanks for your great support games ever I would just like to say thank you and carry on doing the best you can you support me so don’t give up if you get haters I think there just jealous of all your amazing achievements and how fa
  3. [R42] 5/5 · GB Amazing: I love royal cooking it passes time so much faster and IS THE BEST you have to download it or your missing so much fun
  4. [R48] 5/5 · GB Amazing!!: I literally can’t stop playing, I got the app like 5 minutes ago and I’m already on level 10. LOVE IT!! No adds and this is a game I will never get bored of. ❤️
  5. [R16] 5/5 · GB Best game ever: I love this game because when I am strest I play this game
  6. [R43] 5/5 · GB Besttt: So if you want to have a fast reaction game that cooks this is the game you need to download.This helped my parent be better at his job and if you are stressed play this game.It doesn’t need Wi-Fi so I can play this ANYTIME,ANYWERE
  7. [R46] 5/5 · GB Good but repetitive: Its quite addicting and it is a good game if you want ro get your minds off of the world after busy day. The only shortcoming is the number of kitchens are limited. I keep playing for the hope of having complete new sets of kitchen and restaurant but it is limited. Good to improve
  8. [R8] 3/5 · GB Great potential but set up to make you lose: Great potential entry in to the kitchen time management genre with nice graphics, smooth gameplay and good events but fundamentally set up to make you lose. Starts off easy but then reaches a stage where you can’t beat levels even if you execute perfectly (combos, full hearts on all customers) because you don’t earn enough coins without using paid boost
  9. [R117] 5/5 · CA Royal cooking: I wish there were more rewards per level but game play is pretty smooth. One of the best cooking games I’ve played.
  10. [R64] 4/5 · CA Good but some bugs in the game: Well to start off it’s really addictive! And you can play it offline. But it kicks me out of the game and there are lots of ads when your playing with wifi, also with the ads they starting glitching and flashing so i don’t know about that. But it’s a really fun game!!
  11. [R14] 5/5 · GB Excellent: Fun game, even better since updated the games and got more levels.
  12. [R32] 3/5 · GB Changes: I LOVED this game well I did before you made your changes, I found the game very relaxing and great to unwind to after a busy day, the new levels are great (about time), I like the way if you run low of money you can go and watch a advert and get a extra 500 coins well It did I noticed yesterday that you have mad changes(that was not needed) now you only get 250 coins and after using it o
  13. [R50] 5/5 · GB Loveeee it !!: This is my first time ever leaving a review for an app , I must say this game is super fun , I love how it’s a different restaurant every 30 levels , I’ve been grinding it for days !!! So goooood !
  14. [R2] 3/5 · GB Good but some snags: I purchased the ad free version pretty early on because it was a steal for 0.99p, but I’m unable to make enough coins to make crucial upgrades, meaning I’m failing levels and unable to make more coins. Voluntary ads don’t appear for me to triple coins. The only option is for me to buy more coins, which I’m not going to do. The game is okay, but it’s frustrating when I’m not g
  15. [R3] 1/5 · GB Boring and can’t progress: You can’t make a wrong order so you just tap on the burger toppings and it’ll make what they want. Not fun. You don’t get coins for a failed level so it’s impossible to progress unless you want to simply log in (and not play, cos it’s pointless as you can’t win) for days on end to collect a few free ones until you get enough to make an upgrade.
  16. [R5] 2/5 · GB Expensive after the ads: I paid the .99 to remove ads after level which then took away any options to watch ads for coins all together. You need coins to upgrade the kitchen to proceed in this game. The amount of coins you make off a level win is maybe 1/5 of the amount needed to upgrade just one element and there aren’t any other ways to earn significant coins to progress. I wish I knew this befo
  17. [R17] 2/5 · GB Ads: Jokes on you for having ads after each level, found two better games and deleted this straight after.
  18. [R19] 1/5 · GB To many ads: Ridiculous an ad after every single level 60 seconds long.. delete
  19. [R20] 3/5 · GB Too many ads: Good game but so many ads - literally after every level - it’s really off putting. Had to delete.
  20. [R25] 1/5 · GB Tooooo manyyyy Ads!!!!: You gonna play for finishing all the order for 1 minute and you have to watch 2-3 ads that last 3mins or more before you go next level!!
  21. [R24] 5/5 · GB Very good game but: I love this game. I paid 99p to have the forced ads removed, it said I would still have the option to watch ads if I needed but it has taken away the ability to watch ads at the end of the level to multiply the amount of coins that I won. No idea how to fix which is annoying
  22. [R62] 1/5 · CA Pay or no play: Once you pay to get rid of the insane number of ads between levels, you can’t collect coins anymore. Can’t beat levels unless you keep paying more for coins. A complete scam. I beat the game and then can’t play anymore because I paid the .99 to remove ads between levels - which stated you could still watch ads for coins which is not true. Unless you have unlimited funds you don’t n
  23. [R22] 1/5 · GB Theyve upgrade it so you have to pay to win: Ive been playing a few months, Its near enough impossible to win the final step of the level in a restaurant unless you are watching the ads to get coins and get the gift of coins. However now the features been removed so only way to get past the level will mean paying real life money. I will no longer be playing.
  24. [R31] 2/5 · GB Can be fun: You’ve lowered the ad reward by half, and it’s impossible to get extra coins so you get stuck on a level or you’re forced to buy coins. The game is fun, but repetitive. The kitchens repeat even after prestige.
  25. [R36] 2/5 · GB Recent updates are not well received: The most recent update removed the option to watch adverts for coins as many times as you like in a day. It has now limited this and will only make so many available. As you need coins to progress in the game it has really affected the play. The game is still fun but unless you are willing to invest real money in the game, it is not worth playing.
  26. [R6] 4/5 · GB Almost perfect: I immediately fell in love with this game. It became one of the very few games for which i actually paid to remove ads, which is a rare achievement for a game with me. HOWEVER, you created impossible levels?! I am currently on a level for which i got 3 hearts on EVRY order bar maybe 1 & i am still 150-200 coins away from passing the level. Unless i pay 9000 coins to get the extra 2
  27. [R52] 1/5 · CA Eh: It was fun at first but then it makes the game so hard that it’ll force you to pay just so you can go to the next level. Even with having 3 stars on everything you can’t win.
  28. [R58] 1/5 · CA scam: this game is a scam, making it impossible for you to beat harder levels. i never lost a customer when serving food and i still lost, which is really unfair. the only way to pass is if you spend real money for expensive upgrades. just a cash money grab game that's not designed for players to enjoy. i uninstalled the game cuz the game is unfair. not worth it. highly NOT recommended
  29. [R18] 4/5 · GB Royal cooking: Game is so good but is always crashes out and freezes
  30. [R21] 3/5 · GB Glitching: This app keeps glitching for me, after i complete one level my entire phone freezes. This is extremely frustrating. It was working perfectly fine before, so i’m not sure what has changed. I am confident it is not an issue with my device as everything else runs smoothly. This problem is making the app almost unusable, and i would really appreciate a solution or an update to fix this. K
  31. [R70] 2/5 · CA Pink pony girl: The worst game I have ever played it kicks me out for no reason bad just so bad.
  32. [R26] 3/5 · GB Good: It’s a really awesome game but I don’t Like that we stay in the same restaurant for so long and you don’t get to move somewhere else
  33. [R30] 4/5 · GB Nice game: Nice game but became repetitive after level 30 as I thought it was making different foods. But it’s all pancakes? Unless I’m missing something.
  34. [R23] 4/5 · GB Ads: I expect ads but I’m getting the same one all the time in a language I don’t understand and it keeps repeating for over 2 minutes, spoiling the enjoyment of the game and I’m in the Prestige level.
  35. [R63] 3/5 · CA Fun, but ads are terrible: Fun and entertaining. Some ads are not appropriate and show violence towards women such as hitting, slapping and verbal.
  36. [R133] 3/5 · CA Mon avis: Il y a beaucoup de pub elle sont longues et ennuyeuse et je veux pas de pub de casino mais sinon le jeu est cool
  37. [R4] 3/5 · GB Great until level 99: I was enjoying playing this game and paid 99p to remove the ads which was fab, but then was unable to earn extra coins on completion on levels. I have reached Level 99 and cannot get past it unless I pay real money for coins needed to upgrade items in the kitchen. Now deleting as board of trying to get past the same level.
  38. [R10] 5/5 · GB Hi,: Not like the advert but it’s still great. My kid loves it and it’s so much better than those adverts that lie to you.
  39. [R11] 5/5 · GB Good game: !. aw some
  40. [R69] 1/5 · CA GARBAGE APP: This app is entirely pay to play. Aside from the fact it’s full of ads and it pushes you to watch long ads for coins it’s entirely pay to play. The levels you pass give you very little coins, the levels you don’t pass you don’t even get the coins you earned! Each upgrade is like 6000-12000 like imagine earning an average of 300-600 coins per level and the average upgrade is around 800
  41. [R85] 1/5 · CA Just Don’t: Great at first but then you get stuck behind a paywall. I managed to get to level 180 but now I’m stuck. Maybe if I had the instincts of an F1 driver. I don’t wanna hear from the developer that they’re “working on this”. The game offers a “pay $2.99” for zero ads forever: it’s a good deal, and they know it. The game is attractive and they know it…. but anyone who has any sense of self
  42. [R39] 1/5 · GB Ads after every level: Every time you finish a level (even if you watch an ad for more coins) there is an ad. One ad was 90 seconds and unskipable. Deleted straight away. Waste of time.
  43. [R13] 3/5 · GB Expensive upgrades: The game itself is fun, but you get to a point where the coins you make from each round are not even worth a quarter of an upgrade cost, and when you’re getting a super hard level every 3 or 4, but you can’t afford to upgrade anything, it stops being fun. You can watch a video for 250 coins but that’s not enough for an upgrade, or even to save yourself if you fail.
  44. [R34] 1/5 · GB Disappointed: When I started the game was fun and addictive. But now after only 100 levels it’s impossible to play. Small rewards for a level and thousands to upgrade your utilities. No chance without real money. We used to have adds to double our money after each level, now nothing. I’ll be happy to change my review if you do something about it…

Synthesized from 120 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store