# Slide It vs Cake Master

The clearest difference is rating: Cake Master at 4.8 against Slide It's 2.8. Cake Master also leads on ratings volume (501 vs 6) and update cadence (every 6 days vs monthly). Slide It's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Slide It sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Cake Master sells 15 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Cake Master holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cake Master has 501 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of Slide It's written reviews are positive against 27% of Cake Master's.

Slide It ships an update monthly, Cake Master every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Slide It | Cake Master |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.8 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slide-it-escape/id1064064361/reviews) | **[4.8 (501 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cake-master-drop-puzzle/id6749851493/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **501** |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews | **27.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 28 MB | 452 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [The Rules Have Changed, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/807087045) | [Blackgems Global](https://appshunter.io/developer/1789503035) |

## What reviewers say

### Slide It

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slide-it-escape/id1064064361)

Slide blocks to clear a path and free the gold bar. This puzzle game challenges your logic and spatial reasoning skills. Can you solve each level?

**Highlights:** Block sliding puzzles, Logic challenges, Spatial reasoning, Free to play

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock all levels 51-100 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads from the App | $1.99 | one-time |


### Cake Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cake-master-drop-puzzle/id6749851493)

Help a cute critter bake delicious cakes by matching and collecting various ingredients like fruits and treats. Solve sweet puzzle levels with unique challenges and explore charming maps filled with surprises. Enjoy a relaxing and creative gameplay experience.

**Highlights:** Match & collect tasty items, Create cakes, Collect different objects, Relaxing, fun time, Explore different maps, Sweet puzzle levels

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coin Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Natural Gift 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Welcome Pack 2 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Adventurer Pack | $5.49 | one-time |
| Event Pack 1 | $6.49 | one-time |
| Champion Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Mini Bundle | $7.49 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 2 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Natural Gift 2 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads Only | $8.99 | one-time |
| Journey Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads Premium Bundle | $14.49 | one-time |
| Small Bundle | $14.99 | one-time |
| Medium Bundle | $18.49 | one-time |
| Large Bundle | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Enjoyable game
- 👍 No in-app purchases
- 💡 Challenging without being frustrating

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Progress reset after updates
- 🐛 Glitches on level 165
- 🐛 Ads reappearing after paid removal

**Reported bugs**

- Progress reset
- Glitches preventing level completion

**Requested features**

- Fix level 165 glitch
- Improve race mode consistency


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Slide It free?

Slide It is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Cake Master free?

Cake Master is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Slide It or Cake Master?

Cake Master is rated higher. Slide It averages 2.8 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Cake Master averages 4.8 from 501 ratings.

### Do Slide It or Cake Master have ads?

Cake Master shows ads; Slide It does not.

### Which is updated more often, Slide It or Cake Master?

Slide It ships an update monthly, and Cake Master every 6 days. Most recently, Slide It was updated on October 20, 2026 and Cake Master on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*