# Bake from Scratch — user reviews > 35 indexed App Store user reviews of Bake from Scratch by Hoffman Media LLC, rated 4.70/5 from 154 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bake-from-scratch/id1143407037/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bake-from-scratch/id1143407037.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 139 · 4★ 3 · 3★ 2 · 2★ 2 · 1★ 8 ## Newest reviews (11 of 35) ### 2/5 — Terrible App Design *2020-06-23* I have been purchasing a subscription for this app for 2 years now and the lack of attention for past purchases and restoring special or monthly editions is terrible. The articles and pictures are great, but the lack of attention to detail on what you have purchased and always having to restore and that function not working is just terrible. That’s why I give this app 2 points. Very disappointing. I wouldn’t suggest purchasing this app. **Developer response:** We are very sorry to hear that you are having issues with your digital editions. We are the publisher and not the app developer however, if you will go to the URL below and contact us, we assure you that we will work directly with the developer to resolve your issue. https://bit.ly/hmde-support ### 2/5 — Special offer *2020-05-10* I can’t seem to tap on the banner that offers special offer for the subscription. **Developer response:** We apologize for the inconvenience however, if you select any magazine under the Recent Issues section you will see the option to purchase a subscription or to purchase a single issue. The subscription offer is available on all regular issues. If you have any additional questions please contact us at : https://bit.ly/hmde-support ### 1/5 — Terrible app *2019-07-08, version 4.3.1* Zinio is the worse will never purchase any magazine associated with them ### 1/5 — Garbage App *2019-06-25* App is complete garbage, I bought a subscription and was able to download one issue. The only option I have for the latest issue is to purchase again. I tried logging in again and restoring purchases. Love the content but the app is trash. Do not download. **Developer response:** Hello, We are really sorry to hear about your experience with the app. We want to make things right. Please feel free to contact us. We are here to help. -subscription_instructions@zinio.com ### 1/5 — Never again *2019-06-22, version 4.3.1* I will never renew my subscription. You can’t ever download the magazine without contacting the customer service first. Wth ### 1/5 — App doesn’t work *2019-05-12* I was really looking forward to reading this magazine as paper copies aren’t available where I live. Sadly the app wouldn’t work for me. Just spend the best part of an how on live chat to Apple to try and get a refund. Very disappointed 😞 ### 1/5 — Zinio is trying to get customers to use their app not yours *2019-05-10* I have a subscription but cannot purchase the latest issue. I contacted Zinio and they want me to use their app. Not yours. Instead it should be fixed on this app. It seems Zinio is trying to get the customers. Never really been a fan of Zinio and I think this app,suffers because of it. ### 1/5 — Disgusted *2019-03-13, version 4.1* I am so upset about the app and restore issues, I don’t even want to deal with it anymore. It is such a shame because it really is a good magazine. Another lost customer! ### 1/5 — APP IS HORRIBLE *2019-01-26, version 4.1* I yet again do not have access to my magazines and my subscription does tend till March. No one seems to care considering all the emails, reviews and tweets I have posted and sent regarding this. DO NOT WASTe YOUR TIME WITH THIS APP the magazine is awesome but not the app. ### 1/5 — Bake from Scratch *2017-12-02, version 2.5* Totally annoying. Purchased several subscriptions and cannot get any to download!! ### 2/5 — Great magazine, not a good app *2017-10-29* I changed to a digital subscription and I had to go through costumer support to restore my purchase. The app is slow and doesn’t show the new issues. Please fix it! ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Совсем ничего не загружается . Черный экран *2026-01-16* Не работает совсем ### 1/5 — Great magazine poor app *2024-10-04* Have subscribed to this magazine since its creation and love it. Added unlimited digital access this year but since it was done through the publisher does not work with the app, only on the web. There is no way to enter account log in on the app. FAQs listed on the app state to contact them for assistance in this situation, but when contacted they state it is not possible to use the app unless subscription done through your Apple ID. Very poor model and inconsistent with all other magazine apps we use. ### 1/5 — Would give zero stars if I could *2024-06-11* It’s a long time since I’ve been able to access the issues I’ve paid for. Restoring purchases goes round in a loop. Contacted Apple and they can’t help. Contacted the app authors and they haven’t even bothered to reply. ### 1/5 — If I could give you “0” stars *2023-09-17* I would. All your technical difficulties should be fixed before you go live! ### 1/5 — Won’t let me access *2022-12-06* I paid for subscription back in July, let me access once and now won’t let me back in. Wants me to repay! Don’t waste your money. ### 1/5 — App is so terrible *2022-10-28* Good luck getting new issues when they launch. You have to jump through so many hoops just to get what you pay for. You’re better off just getting apple news and finding a magazine similar on there. ### 1/5 — Can’t buy single issues! *2021-02-07* Unfortunately this app won’t allow me to buy just a single issue for the Jan/Feb issue and also the March/April issue,,,the only choice they have for these issues is subscription!! Should be able to have the option😡 **Developer response:** We are very sorry to hear that you are having issues with your digital editions. We are the publisher and not the app developer however, if you will go to the URL below and contact us, we assure you that we will work directly with the developer to resolve your issue. https://bit.ly/hmde-support ### 1/5 — Awful app *2020-01-21* This app and subscription service is terrible. It deletes your saved magazines and when you try to restore your purchases it does not work. Now, you cannot even download and archive any magazine. It's absolutely useless. Don't even bother with this. **Developer response:** We are very sorry to hear that you are having issues with your digital editions. We are the publisher and not the app developer however, if you will go to the URL below and contact us, we assure you that we will work directly with the developer to resolve your issue. https://bit.ly/hmde-support ### 1/5 — Deleting the app *2019-08-02* I keep getting notifications to check out the latest issue. I woke up to 17 notifications. There was one every half hour! Very annoying, I will be deleting this app. **Developer response:** Hello, We are really sorry to hear about your experience with the app. We want to make things right. Please feel free to contact us. We are here to help. -subscription_instructions@zinio.com ### 1/5 — Unhappy *2019-07-15* Paid for yearly subscription but for some reason it’s not giving me the latest copy. The app updated and all of a sudden it didn’t know who I was even when I tried to use the forgotten password option. I created a new account which made my previous purchase available but still not this month. My subscription renews in September, don’t think I’ll be renewing to be honest. Really disappointed though because I am a fan. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Not getting my paid subscriptions *2025-03-15* I am subscribed to Bake from Scratch since 2015 . The last 2 issues I did not receive and I paid for it. I have been emailing many times And getting no response or have been given a phone number to talk to a customer service agent to rectify this issue. Love the magazine but I am going to forced to cancel . Please fix this problem ### 5/5 — It just won’t sync my account *2019-06-19* The app is very difficult and after upgrading my iPad, I can’t see anything. I have tried every trick they have and nothing shows up. It’s a great magazine, just wish I could see it. **Developer response:** We are very sorry to hear that you are having issues with your digital editions. We are the publisher and not the app developer however, if you will go to the URL below and contact us, we assure you that we will work directly with the developer to resolve your issue. https://bit.ly/hmde-support ### 5/5 — Keep the updates coming... *2019-05-10* Super content! Each page is mouthwatering; inspiring me to continue and improve my home baking skills. iPad app works much better than iPhone. ### 5/5 — Love the magazine. The app is a pain. *2019-04-02* I absolutely LOVE the magazine. I’ve tried many of the recipes and they turn out wonderfully. The app, however, is a challenge. My account stopped working on my iPad even though my account is current. But, I can see the magazine on my iPhone. The two devices should be in sync. I hope this is being fixed. ### 5/5 — ‘Restore Purchase’ glitch *2019-01-26* I enjoy the app, when it’s not asking me to restore my purchase every time I open to look at the magazine. Also, where is the actual file on my device, why do I only get to VIEW file? For the amount of money spent, glitches, it would be nice to view offline. **Developer response:** Hi, While viewing the library, there is a download button at the bottom right of each issue that you can tap. Once complete, there will be a checkmark in the bottom right of that issue letting you know that the issue is now available for offline viewing. ### 5/5 — Love, love the magazine! *2018-09-19* Great recipes that I can convert to gluten free for me and my friends and the articles are very valuable! ### 4/5 — Great Magazine *2019-02-12* Love your magazine. I have both, the digital and the print copies, but I do wish that I didn’t have to restore the digital copy every time I log into the APP though. ### 3/5 — Quase bom *2022-09-26* Infelizmente o aplicativo não sincroniza todas as edições adquiridas em outros dispositivos utilizando a mesma conta. ### 3/5 — Love the magazine when I can access it *2017-07-24* I love the magazine when I can access it. Constantly having to restore issues purchased but at least able to access individual issues purchased. Bought the subscription and have not been able to access new issue. ### 2/5 — Great Magazine BUT Horrible App *2020-10-11* I cannot access my magazines, archived, on my iPhone and iPad. I don’t travel with my iPad only my iPhone and I don’t have access to my whole library. **Developer response:** We are very sorry to hear that you are having issues with your digital editions. We are the publisher and not the app developer however, if you will go to the URL below and contact us, we assure you that we will work directly with the developer to resolve your issue. https://bit.ly/hmde-support --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-30.*