# Bake from Scratch vs ShopNotes Magazine

The clearest difference is rating: Bake from Scratch at 4.7 against ShopNotes Magazine's 4.3. Bake from Scratch also leads on chart position (#200 vs unranked) and ratings volume (157 vs 23). ShopNotes Magazine's advantage is review sentiment (33% vs 20%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bake from Scratch sells 21 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and ShopNotes Magazine sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 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 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bake from Scratch has 157 ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 20% of Bake from Scratch's written reviews are positive against 33% of ShopNotes Magazine's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Bake from Scratch ships an update every 3 months, ShopNotes Magazine every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bake from Scratch | ShopNotes Magazine |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (157 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bake-from-scratch/id1143407037/reviews)** | [4.3 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shopnotes-magazine/id6443653778/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **157** | 23 |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews | **33.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#200** | — |
| Size | 21 MB | 100 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) | [Active Interest Media, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/419605844) |

## What reviewers say

### Bake from Scratch

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

**Currently charting:** #200 Top Grossing · Magazines & Newspapers (US App Store)

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 (21)**

| 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 |
| Spring 2016 (pp:980276) | $9.99 | one-time |
| January/Februar... (pp:980280) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Cakes 2019 (pp:980312) | $9.99 | one-time |
| French Baking 2021 (pp:980338) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Holiday Cookies... (pp:980340) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Holiday Cookies... (pp:981068) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Winter 2016 (pp:980278) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Holiday Cookies... (pp:980302) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Holiday Cookies... (pp:980326) | $9.99 | one-time |
| BFS Special 2 ... (pp:1118263) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Holiday Cookies... (pp:971053) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Cake 2016 (pp:980272) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Holiday Cookie... (pp:1109715) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Quick Breads 2018 (pp:980298) | $9.99 | one-time |
| One Layer Cake... (pp:1060048) | $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


### ShopNotes Magazine

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shopnotes-magazine/id6443653778)

This digital publication is for woodworking enthusiasts, offering insights into techniques, shop projects, and tools. Explore the heart of woodworking with detailed articles and guides.

**Highlights:** Woodworking techniques, Shop projects, Tool reviews, Jigs and guides, Digital magazine format

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

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subscription 1 year | $19.99 | per year |
| Issue #135 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Issue Nr. 135 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Issue Nr. 136 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Issue #136 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Issue #137 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Issue #141 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Issue #140 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Issue #142 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Issue #138 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Issue #139 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Issue 154 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Issue 150 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Issue 145 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Issue 144 | $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 ShopNotes Magazine free?

ShopNotes Magazine is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Bake from Scratch or ShopNotes Magazine?

Bake from Scratch is rated higher. Bake from Scratch averages 4.7 out of 5 from 157 ratings, while ShopNotes Magazine averages 4.3 from 23 ratings.

### Do Bake from Scratch or ShopNotes Magazine have ads?

Neither Bake from Scratch nor ShopNotes Magazine shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bake from Scratch or ShopNotes Magazine?

Bake from Scratch ships an update every 3 months, and ShopNotes Magazine every 4 months. Most recently, Bake from Scratch was updated on October 26, 2026 and ShopNotes Magazine on October 27, 2026.

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