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Cupcakes! XL

Cupcakes! XL

by Maverick Software LLC

51 ratings
119 reviews
🎮 Games
📚 Education
👪 Family
🕹 Simulation
$1.99
In-App Purchases

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • May 4, 2010
  • October 3, 2017

Features

Developer

Maverick Software LLC
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About

Virtually bake and decorate an assortment of cupcakes with various liners, batters, frostings, and toppings. Share your creations or serve them on decorative plates. Blow out virtual candles by blowing on your device.

✓Bake virtual cupcakes
✓Decorate with frostings and toppings
✓Choose from various liners and batters
✓Share creations via email or social media
✓Serve on virtual plates
✓Blow out virtual candles
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of Cupcakes! XL. Based on 51 reviews and a 4.2/5 average, it highlights the 11 positives and 10 negatives reviewers mention most about this game.

Positive things

  • 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦Great for all ages, especially young children
  • 🎨Extensive variety of customization options (batters, frostings, toppings, fillings, candles, liners)
  • ⏰Highly addictive and time-consuming gameplay
  • 📧Ability to share cupcakes with friends and family via email
  • 🏆Hall of Fame feature for submitting and voting on cupcakes
  • 💾Option to save cupcakes to photos
  • 💰Good value for the price (99 cents)
  • 🎮Easy to learn and intuitive interface
  • 🕯️Interactive features like blowing out candles
  • 📖Includes recipe cards for real baking inspiration
  • 🖼️Realistic and appealing graphics

Negative things

  • 😴Gets boring after extended play without updates
  • 🐛Accessibility issues on iPad compared to iPhone version
  • 💸Requires repurchasing holiday extension pack after updates
  • 📱Inconsistent feature parity between iPad and iPhone/iPod versions
  • ⚫Black background instead of white (older design preference)
  • 📝Text and food elements appear too small on iPad
  • 📺Ads appearing in paid version after updates
  • 🎯Confusing navigation with small buttons for non-readers
  • 🖼️Limited photo customization features on iPad vs iPod
  • 🔄Frosting selection issues after updates
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What's New in Cupcakes! XL

3.8

October 3, 2017

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. - Updated to 64 bit - Bug Fixes

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In-App Purchases

$0.99

Holiday Expansion Pack

Holiday themed cupcake liners, toppings, frostings, plates & tablecloths for everything from Christmas to Halloween.

User reviews

Most RecentHighest RatedLowest Rated

Amazing game

I gave this game five stars because I think it’s a amazing game I play it every day some people may get bored of it but I don’t at all to the people who made this game it’s amazing and I love it so much there so many choices but I would hope you make more toppings but overall it’s great
Hannah 09Hannah 09

A Little Disappointing

It’s not accessible as much as the iPhone version is, which is a bit disappointing for me. I can still use it ok, but I’m worried that there are other people who can’t. So please fix that if you can.
LifezVictoryLifezVictory

I had the holiday extension pack!

It is not fair, I had the holiday extension pack for many years and now I have to buy it again! Why?😭 can you please make it so you don’t have to pay if you already had it. Thanks 😊
Richlyn46Richlyn46

Awesome!

Great app, real fun to play
Alarm clock graceAlarm clock grace

Suggestion

Hey I love this game, can't wait to get cupcakeroo I have a new app suggestion what about a more candy maker where you create different candies like chocolate and fudge and then u decorate it. Sorry I have ADHD and I find it hard to explain properly xx
CourtsbeeeCourtsbeee
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

14 issues

App crashes when pressing 'Make More' button

Bug

Frosting selection goes blank after updates

Bug

Candles don't work properly

Bug

Game Center achievements not syncing

Bug

Kilo Cupcake achievement not unlocking despite making 1000+ cupcakes

Bug

Recipe cards cut off and not fully visible

Bug

Text too large when making cupcakes from scratch

Bug

Unable to clear cupcake from screen, causing app shutdown

Bug

Cupcake book display broken after updates

Bug

Wrapper removal animation unrealistic

Bug

Frosting selection requires 2-second wait time

Bug

App closes if user declines to write review

Bug

Voting system issues and unfair competition results

Bug

App crashed while composing email with recipe

Bug
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Requested Features

20 requests

More cupcake flavors and frosting varieties

Feature

More topping options

Feature

Fondant feature for custom designs

Feature

Ability to create custom icing colors

Feature

Multiple undo functionality

Feature

Ability to relight candles and undo eating cupcakes

Feature

Sell/shop feature with ingredient purchasing system

Feature

Different cake shapes and sizes with sculpting options

Feature

Cake pops game

Feature

Donut and cake games

Feature

More dessert varieties (pasta, soda, soup, pie, jello, pretzels, burgers, smoothies)

Feature

Candy maker game with chocolate and fudge

Feature

Photo liner feature on iPad version

Feature

Plain/drawing frostings like iPhone version

Feature

New tablecloths and plates

Feature

Display multiple cupcakes together on screen

Feature

Back button for easier navigation

Feature

Ability to access saved cupcakes at any time

Feature

Black icing option

Feature

Lavender frosting and vanilla bean/buttercream flavors

Feature

FAQ

What does Cupcakes! XL do?

Cupcakes! XL is a virtual baking and decorating game where you can create your own digital cupcakes. You can choose cupcake liners, batters, bake them, and then decorate them with a wide variety of frostings and toppings. You can also serve your creations on plates and blow out virtual candles.

What are the key features of Cupcakes! XL?

Key features include baking a dozen cupcakes at once, choosing from numerous liners, batters, frostings, and toppings, including Jelly Belly jelly beans. You can also select plates and tablecloths, share your creations, and blow out candles by blowing on your device.

Is Cupcakes! XL free to download?

The application is free to download and play, but it does offer in-app purchases. This means you can enjoy the core features without paying, but may have the option to buy additional items or features within the app.

What devices is Cupcakes! XL compatible with?

Cupcakes! XL is designed for the iPad, taking advantage of its larger screen for an enhanced baking and decorating experience. It supports all screen orientations, allowing you to hold your iPad in portrait or landscape mode.

What are some common use cases for Cupcakes! XL?

This app is perfect for casual entertainment, creative expression, or for those who enjoy baking simulations without the mess. It's also a fun way to share digital treats with friends and family or to simply pass the time with a visually appealing and interactive experience.