# Bake from Scratch vs EV Builder's Guide

The clearest difference is monetization model: EV Builder's Guide at free with in-app purchases against Bake from Scratch's subscription. EV Builder's Guide also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). Bake from Scratch's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (157 vs 5). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bake from Scratch sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and EV Builder's Guide sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Bake from Scratch holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bake from Scratch has 157 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Bake from Scratch ships an update every 3 months, EV Builder's Guide every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bake from Scratch | EV Builder's Guide |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (157 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bake-from-scratch/id1143407037/reviews)** | [4.4 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ev-builders-guide/id1631560720/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **157** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 9 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 21 MB | 75 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hoffman Media LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/577123524) | [Engaged Media Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1456235175) |

## What reviewers say

### Bake from Scratch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bake-from-scratch/id1143407037)

Explore artisan baking with stunning photography and easy-to-follow recipes. Discover essential bread techniques, pantry must-haves, and inspiration for home bakers. This digital publication offers a deep dive into the world of baking.

**Highlights:** Stunning photography, Easy-to-follow recipes, Artisan baking techniques, Bread recipes (brioche, rye), Baker's pantry essentials, Inspiration for home bakers

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 month \| Bake from Scratch | $2.99 | per month |
| 1 Month \| Bake from Scratch | $2.99 | per month |
| Bake from Scratch | $3.99 | per 2 months |
| 1 year \| Bake from Scratch | $29.99 | per year |
| Bake from Scratch | $35.99 | per year |
| The Bread Colle... (pp:980274) | $9.99 | one-time |
| January/Februar... (pp:980280) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Holiday Cookies... (pp:980340) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Holiday Cookies... (pp:980302) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Holiday Cookies... (pp:980326) | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💖 Great magazine content
- ✨ Inspiring recipes
- 👍 Good for home baking skills

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App doesn't work
- 🐛 Cannot access paid content
- 🐛 Restore purchases fails
- 🐛 Subscription issues
- 🐛 Inconsistent across devices

**Reported bugs**

- Black screen on launch
- Paid subscriptions not received
- Digital access not working with app
- Cannot enter account login on app
- Restoring purchases goes in a loop

**Requested features**

- Fix app synchronization across devices
- Allow offline viewing of purchased magazines
- Provide option to purchase single issues
- Improve app stability and reliability
- Ensure purchased content is accessible


### EV Builder's Guide

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ev-builders-guide/id1631560720)

This publication focuses on the lifestyle and engineering of electric vehicles that have replaced combustion engines. It features in-depth articles, event coverage, and expert insights from certified technicians.

**Highlights:** Electric vehicle lifestyle coverage, Engineering explanations, Event coverage (e.g., Holley High-Voltage EV fest), Expert insights from certified technicians, Purchase current and back issues, Subscription options available

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| EV B. Guide All-Access Sub | $11.99 | per year |
| EV Builder's Guide | $11.99 | per year |
| 2025-94 (EVBG-... (pp:1118073) | $6.99 | one-time |
| Fall 2022 (id:691710) | $6.99 | one-time |
| EVBG-Summer/Fal... (id:824519) | $6.99 | one-time |
| EVBG-Winter 23 (id:824517) | $6.99 | one-time |
| EVBG-Summer 24 (pp:1039732) | $6.99 | one-time |
| EVBG-Spring 24 (pp:1039736) | $6.99 | one-time |
| EVBG-Fall 24 (pp:1039728) | $6.99 | one-time |
| Tesla SIP 24 (pp:1039724) | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bake from Scratch free?

Bake from Scratch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is EV Builder's Guide free?

EV Builder's Guide is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Bake from Scratch or EV Builder's Guide?

Bake from Scratch is rated higher. Bake from Scratch averages 4.7 out of 5 from 157 ratings, while EV Builder's Guide averages 4.4 from 5 ratings.

### Do Bake from Scratch or EV Builder's Guide have ads?

Neither Bake from Scratch nor EV Builder's Guide shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bake from Scratch or EV Builder's Guide?

Bake from Scratch ships an update every 3 months, and EV Builder's Guide every 9 months. Most recently, Bake from Scratch was updated on November 2, 2026 and EV Builder's Guide on November 3, 2026.

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