# Love, Manuela — user reviews > 179 indexed App Store user reviews of Love, Manuela by Passion For Baking AS, rated 4.30/5 from 170 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/love-manuela/id1505065609/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/love-manuela/id1505065609.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 129 · 4★ 8 · 3★ 7 · 2★ 4 · 1★ 22 ## What do users think of Love, Manuela? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 🚀 Easy to follow instructions - 👍 Detailed and helpful notes - 💡 Unique and delicious recipes - 🎨 Beautiful visuals and aesthetics - 👍 Responsive and helpful developer **Cons** - 🔍 Difficulty finding certain ingredients - 🌍 Limited availability for international users - 🔢 Lack of US measurement conversions **Commonly reported bugs** - App crashes or fails to open for some users - Inconsistent recipe display across devices **Most requested features** - Step-by-step video tutorials - Option to save and organize personal notes - Ability to print or export recipes ## Newest reviews (14 of 179) ### 3/5 — Cannot log into account after purchase and account creation *2026-05-12, version 3.5* Please fix, thank you ### 3/5 — Another payment???? *2026-04-23* I purchased the app as a one time payment and I now have been charged a second time for it. The app itself is pretty good. Please issue a refund. ### 4/5 — Isn’t working *2026-02-01* First photos don’t load, now the app itself , it isn’t working today **Developer response:** Thank you for your feedback. There are no known technical issues with the app at the moment. When photos or the app itself do not load, it is usually related to device memory, background apps running, VPN usage, or network restrictions. Please try: • Closing all other apps completely • Restarting your device • Turning off any VPN • Checking your internet connection If the issue continues, please contact us directly at support@lovemanuela.com with your device model and software version so we can help you further. Kind regards, Love, Manuela Team ### 2/5 — Not great for UK buyers *2026-01-31* The ingredients in some of the recipes are not easily available in the UK. Should give alternatives. However the layout is very easy to follow. Now this app I’m not able to use a none of these recipe have ingredients that I can follow as at least 1 or 2 ingredients I cannot source would not recommend to international buyers I want a refund as I cannot use this app at all **Developer response:** Thank you for your feedback. We’re sorry to hear you’re experiencing difficulty sourcing certain ingredients. However, we have many thousands of happy users in the UK, and the vast majority are able to find the ingredients without issue. Our recipes are designed using high-quality, widely available baking ingredients. Availability can vary depending on local shops, but many UK bakers successfully use supermarket or specialty baking alternatives. We are unable to choose ingredients available all over the world, as we have users from more than 145 countries. Maybe you can understand this. As stated in the App Store, the app is a one-time purchase and non-refundable, as it is delivered digitally through Apple. If you would like help finding suitable alternatives for specific ingredients, please feel free to contact us directly — we’re always happy to guide where possible. Kind regards, Love, Manuela Team ### 5/5 — Amazing! *2026-01-12, version 3.5* Visually beautiful and wonderful and different recipes. Perfect for any skill level as there is a ton of explanation and step by step instructions. Truly beautiful work! ### 5/5 — Transcendent *2026-01-02* These recipes and methods are amazing. I have baked a few and found the instructions detailed and helpful. Never had much success either sponges before now (and I’m a person known for her baking) **Developer response:** Thank you so much for this beautiful review 💛 We’re delighted to hear that the recipes and methods worked so well for you — especially with sponges! It means a lot to know the detailed instructions made a real difference. Happy baking and enjoy many more successes 🍰✨ ### 5/5 — Excellent Advice *2025-12-08* Love the tips , makes the difference in understanding the specific things that make a difference. **Developer response:** Thank you so much for your kind review! We’re really happy to hear that the tips helped deepen your understanding — those small details truly make a big difference in baking. Happy baking! ### 5/5 — The Only Cake Recipe Book You Need *2025-12-04* The absolute best app. Manuela explains all the recipes so well with troubleshooting to ensure perfect results every time. Be prepared to make expert level confections. **Developer response:** Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re truly happy to hear that you enjoy the explanations and troubleshooting tips. Your kind words mean a lot to Manuela and the whole team. Happy baking! 💛 ### 4/5 — Talented baker’s secrets *2025-11-10* This is a great app and you get insights into all Manuela’s tried and true secrets. If you are an American, get a scale that uses grams. Mine used oz and while I’ve always liked the accuracy of weighing more than other measurements, I had to convert to use my scale here. Most of the world uses grams, so not a problem, just be aware. The only hard thing about the recipes is that they require ingredients you most likely do not have on hand like couverture white chocolate, coconut powder and potato starch. Still happy I got the app **Developer response:** Thank you so much for your wonderful review! 💗 We’re delighted to hear you’re enjoying the app and Manuela’s tried-and-true baking secrets. You’re absolutely right — using a scale with grams is the best and most accurate way to follow the recipes, and we appreciate you sharing that tip with other American bakers. Regarding ingredients: while some items like couverture chocolate, coconut powder, or potato starch may not always be in every pantry, most users find good equivalents in local stores or large supermarkets. And once you have them, you’ll be able to reuse them in many of Manuela’s recipes. We’re so happy you’re enjoying the app, and if you ever need help or have questions, we’re always here for you. ### 5/5 — The Solution *2025-11-09* I’m a hopeless cake baker and I’ve tried all recipes with million views on YouTube -please stop. This app will make your life so much easier! sponges are very fluffy and light and with even rise! And you only need to pay once and you are let in to the secret world of cakes and recipes and Manuela replies to all her messages!!! It was definitely worth every penny! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ **Developer response:** Thank you so much for this incredible review! 💗 We’re truly happy the app has made baking easier and more enjoyable for you. Hearing that the sponges turn out fluffy, light, and with an even rise means the world to us. Your kind words and enthusiasm inspire us to keep improving the app and adding new recipes. And yes — Manuela loves connecting with her community and replies to as many messages as she can. Thank you again for your support and for being part of this sweet baking journey. Happy baking! – Love, Manuela App Support Team ### 5/5 — Baked with love ❤️ *2025-10-29* An absolutely amazing app for all your baking needs! Thank you Manuela, you’re amazing with the detail and clear photos you give with all your recipes. You can guarantee your cakes are all created and baked with love ❤️ **Developer response:** Thank you so much for your beautiful words! 💛 We’re so happy to hear you’re enjoying the app and feeling the love behind every recipe. Manuela puts her heart into every detail, and messages like yours mean the world. Wishing you many sweet and joyful baking moments! – Team Love, Manuela App ### 5/5 — Love this app *2025-10-27* I have had the Love, Manuela app for several months and I love it. I just purchased the 336 page Ganache Made Simple and cannot wait to try these new recipes. I got so excited to try new things, I ordered buckthorn berries through a wild ingredient website and found them to be very different and loved the tartness of them. Although, I do wish I had access to 40% fat cream, 36% is as high as I can find (if it’s even listed on the carton) as I live in the US, so, that’s what I use. But because of the lower fat content, ganaches aren’t as stable as I would like for my macarons, as it tends to be a bit more wet than I’d like, but they work great for cakes and cupcakes. Also, I love that the recipes are all in weight measurements, making it super easy to get the right amounts, every time. Thank you Manuela! **Developer response:** Thank you so much, Lanie! 💛 We’re thrilled to hear you’re loving the app and that you’ve added Ganache Made Simple to your collection — what a beautiful message to receive! So fun that you tried buckthorn berries! And yes, 36% cream works well too, even if it’s slightly less stable. We’re so glad you’re enjoying the weight-based measurements — consistency makes all the difference. Wishing you many sweet moments ahead! – Team Love, Manuela App ### 3/5 — App fails to update *2025-10-21* App fails to update when new recipes or offers are announced. Deleted app and reloaded. Also tried to contact Manuela and have had no response. Any ideas how to make this work as it should **Developer response:** We’re sorry to hear this, but we cannot verify who you are or how you’ve tried to reach us — Manuela always responds when contacted properly. New recipes are updated and added via the Update button at the top right of the menu page. You only need to click on it and it takes only seconds to update. Reinstalling the app guarantees 100% that you receive the latest content. It is not possible to reinstall and not getting all recipes. If issues remain, contact us at support@lovemanuela.com so we can assist. 💛 ### 5/5 — Love, Love Manuela *2025-10-21* A wonderful app for all things baking, especially ganache! ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Misleading Fee *2026-05-02* I was billed 41 CAD for the app and no receipt! This is very misleading. ### 1/5 — App *2026-04-22, version 3.5* The app doesn’t open please refund ### 1/5 — Not worth this high price *2026-01-04, version 3.5* I am an accomplished and avid baker/cake decorator. I am always looking for new recipes to try. After trying some of Manuela‘s cake recipes I found them to be lower in both taste and texture than some tried and true recipes that are free on the Internet. Ingredients being used in the cake recipes are expensive and some are hard to find. On the whole I found this app a complete waste of money because you can find much better recipes free on the Internet with the same tutorials and less costly ingredients. Don’t waste money here. ### 1/5 — Not for everyone *2025-12-03, version 3.5* Garnache recipes require 40% heavy cream. That is unavailable where I live and there is no alternative. ### 1/5 — Scam? *2025-10-24, version 3.5* I paid for this app to download it but I cannot open it ### 1/5 — App not working *2025-10-23* The application is not working. The app does not load at all. Please assist. **Developer response:** Dear Violetta, We have checked and you have not reached out for any assistance to us at all. We’re sorry to hear you’re having trouble. But with over 100 successful installs daily, some users may face issues due to device-related factors beyond our control. Please make sure your device has enough storage, is updated to the latest iOS, and is connected to Wi-Fi. Restarting your device may also help. We’re sorry to hear this and that you call it a scum without reaching out to us, As we haven’t received a support request from you, we couldn’t assist. Please email support@lovemanuela.com so we can help you directly. 💛 ### 1/5 — The recipes don’t taste good *2025-10-18* The recipes don’t taste good. Complicated instructions. Even as an experienced baker who rarely fails, I was very, very disappointed with these recipes. I tried two of them and brought the cakes to a birthday party, and I was honestly embarrassed, because I haven’t had a cake turn out this badly in decades. The sponge layers contain far too little flour and therefore look moist but basically taste only of egg and air. The ganache was a disaster. ### 1/5 — Can not open app *2025-10-04, version 3.5* Have tried for two days to open the app. I turned my phone off and then on to reboot, but no change. Help ### 1/5 — No abre la app *2025-07-19, version 3.5* Abro la aplicación y sale el icono de “loading” pero no abre ningún contenido. ### 1/5 — Not able to terminate the apps *2025-02-22, version 3.2* Im not sure why this apps dont have unsubcribed button . Its been deducted my money. Pls help me ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Improve your ability to bake! *2026-06-26* I have been baking for quite some time now and I rarely find a baker whose recipes consistently give me amazing results. This is the case for Love, Manuela because whether the recipe is on the easier side or more difficult she gives so many details that you don’t have to worry about not understanding a step of the recipe because it’s so explicit. She has so many sources that not only allow you to follow her recipes exactly, but also you gain new skills and techniques that make you a better baker. This is truly an amazing app and I recommend it to anyone who loves baking and wants to broaden their recipe book and improve on the skills they have! **Developer response:** Thank you so much, Chelsea1881, for this wonderful and thoughtful review! We’re delighted that Manuela’s recipes consistently give you great results and that her detailed instructions make even more challenging recipes feel clear and achievable. It means a great deal to hear that the app is not only helping you follow the recipes successfully, but also teaching you new skills and techniques that strengthen your confidence as a baker. Your generous recommendation is truly appreciated, and we hope you continue discovering many new favourites. Happy baking! 💕 Love, Manuela Support Team ### 5/5 — A Must-Have for Home Bakers *2026-06-11* This has become my go-to for recipes! Every recipe I've tried has turned out amazing and gets so many compliments. The instructions are incredibly detailed, easy to follow, and take the guesswork out of baking. I love how reliable the recipes are—everything comes out exactly as expected. Whether you're a beginner or experienced in the kitchen, this app makes it easy to create delicious results every time. Highly recommend! **Developer response:** Thank you so much, ansiasd, for your wonderful review and recommendation! We’re delighted that the app has become your go-to source for recipes and that every recipe you’ve tried has delivered reliable, delicious results. Manuela puts great care into testing each recipe and writing detailed, easy-to-follow instructions, so it means a great deal to hear that they remove the guesswork and help bakers of all experience levels achieve successful results. We hope you continue discovering many new favourites and receiving plenty more compliments. Happy baking! 💕 Love, Manuela Support Team ### 5/5 — Sweet crave *2026-05-07* The app is amazing full of unlimited recipes and Manuela is an amazing person always replying to the queries promptly. ### 5/5 — Love💕 *2026-04-24* I have followed Manuela on Instagram for a while. I have always loved watching her make her recipes, they look delicious and beautiful. So I decided to finally purchase the app, which was the best decision!! It is well worth purchasing this app. It is so well laid out, it is aesthetically pleasing, and it is so easy to use. I messaged her for a question I had, she was quick to respond, which was great. I cannot wait to try every one of her recipes. I have already recommended this app to several people that I know personally. ### 5/5 — Excellent Recipes, Clunky Layout *2026-04-14* I’m in the US and the recipes in this app have opened me up to a whole new world of interesting techniques, especially lighter cakes and frostings/fillings that don’t rely on butter or oil. It’s been well worth the money for me. That said, the organization could be improved. The notes and troubleshooting tips are helpful, but often wordy, repetitive and not consistently placed recipe to recipe. Ingredient amounts are also unnecessarily repeated in the instructions. For me this makes recipes feel more complex than they are and makes them harder to follow. I often end up recreating my favorite recipes in my Paprika app just to simplify. Great content but it would really benefit from a more standard recipe structure and some editing. **Developer response:** Thank you for such thoughtful and constructive feedback. We’re delighted that the recipes have introduced you to new techniques and lighter styles of cakes, frostings, and fillings, and that you feel the app has been worth the purchase. We also appreciate your detailed comments about the structure, repeated ingredient amounts, placement of notes, and overall recipe flow. The extra detail is intended to guide bakers carefully, but we understand that it can sometimes make a recipe feel more complicated than necessary. Your suggestion for a more consistent and streamlined format is valuable and will be taken into consideration for future improvements. Thank you again for recognising the quality of the content and for explaining clearly how the app could be made easier to use. Love, Manuela Support Team ### 5/5 — Genius recipes *2026-04-07* I have become a confident sponge cake baker now, because of Manuela’s recipe, technique and excellent advice and tips. Her instructions are so well considered and communicated. I can’t wait to try everything in the app. Congratulations Manuela, you’re making the world a better, happier place, one cake at a time 💕 ### 5/5 — The Best App *2026-04-04, version 3.5* I am so pleased that I bought this app. One time payment and you get it all. Thank you! ### 5/5 — My go-to for recipes! *2026-03-23, version 3.5* I got this app because I only wanted one recipe. But I’ve used a handful now and keep finding new ones that I love. She really knows what she’s doing and she’s taking all the guest work out for you! ### 5/5 — The best baking app - must have!!! *2026-02-07, version 3.5* I was hesitant to purchase the app wondering if it was worth the price. I was following Manuela through YouTube and Instagram for quite a while and was always mesmerized by her videos. I decided to treat myself one day and OH BOY it’s worth double the price! So many amazing recipes (I hadn’t tried them all, but the ones I’ve made turned out perfectly) and exact instructions with pictures. No guesswork…amazing results! Don’t sleep on this app if you like to bake and are tired of failed recipes. ### 5/5 — Wonderful Delicious Recipes *2026-01-27, version 3.5* After having seen Manuela’s cakes on social media and YouTube I knew I needed these recipes. My family does not care for heavy cakes, with the exception of carrot cake. Manuela’s recipes are beautifully light and incorporate the best ingredients including fresh fruits and high quality creams, etc. The app has detailed instructions including tips. The baking temp did vary slightly for me vs the recipes however that can happen with any recipe depending on your stove or region (altitude, coast vs inland). My family loves the tender Vanilla Cake with Strawberry whip and also the Lemon Blueberry Cake is divine! It literally melts in your mouth. If you make it be sure to buy the frozen wild blueberries. The taste is wonderful and so different than a standard blueberry. --- *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 2026-08-31.*