Comparison

Magic Stamp vs CakeCalc

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Magic Stamp

Collect digital stamp cards from your favorite independent businesses in one place. Get instant rewards, free goodies, and exclusive discounts without the clutter of physical cards. Never lose a stamp again with this unique digital loyalty program.

Highlights
  • Digital stamp cards
  • Collect rewards instantly
  • Exclusive discounts
  • No QR codes or IDs
  • Centralized loyalty program
Features
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The Magic Stamp app is for people who love receiving rewards but don’t have room in their wallet for multiple stamp cards from all their favourite independent businesses. The Magic Stamp app gives you access to digital stamp cards for your favourite independent businesses and keeps them all in one place, never to be lost again. HOW IT WORKS We’ve created a unique stamp card experience with no QR codes, no IDs and no faff. Just get stamped and receive your rewards instantly. Simply present your Magic Stamp Card in participating stores to receive a stamp from the vendor on your next purchase. You’ll be rewarded with free goodies as well as receiving exclusive gifts and discounts from your favourite independents. More Magic Stamp Cards coming very soon...

About

CakeCalc

Features
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CakeCalc takes the guesswork out of party baking. Just enter how many adults and children are coming, and the app calculates exactly how much cake you need — then suggests several matching combinations of pans and formats, from round layer cakes to sheet cakes and muffins. Instead of a single number, you get multiple equally valid options to choose from, so you can pick whichever fits your recipes and kitchen best. Calculates cake needs from guest count (adults/children) Suggests several pan combinations instead of just one answer "Big appetite" mode for parties where cake is the main event Add your own pan sizes and portion counts Built-in buffer for unexpected guests Perfect for birthdays, coffee gatherings, family celebrations, and any party where the cake simply has to be enough.

Screenshots

Magic Stamp4 screens
CakeCalc2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Magic Stamp at none against CakeCalc's shown. Magic Stamp also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.6). CakeCalc's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 5 weeks). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Magic Stamp ships an update every 5 weeks, CakeCalc every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Magic Stamp versus CakeCalc: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMagic StampCakeCalc
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (29 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews56.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings29 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPark TechnologyMatthias Barann

Bugs and requests

Magic Stamp

Reported bugs

13 issues
  • App crashes or freezes
  • Lost stamps and rewards after login/updates/new phone
  • Login issues (captcha, connection errors, OTP code not entering)
  • App not opening or loading
  • Rewards expiring without warning or notification
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  • Data not syncing or restoring after device change
  • UI issues making it difficult to navigate
  • Inability to sign up or register
  • Stamps not saving on iOS
  • Loyalty card not resetting when full
  • Direct debit continuing after cancellation (business review)
  • OTP code input bug on iPhone
  • Layout issues on iOS 15 affecting login

Requested features

5 requests
  • Option to switch distance units (miles/km)
  • Proximity notifications
  • Offline usage for stamps
  • Dark mode support
  • Link with payment apps

CakeCalc

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Magic Stamp

No in-app purchases

None

CakeCalc

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Magic Stamp free?
Magic Stamp is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CakeCalc free?
CakeCalc is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Magic Stamp or CakeCalc have ads?
CakeCalc shows ads; Magic Stamp does not.
Which is updated more often, Magic Stamp or CakeCalc?
Magic Stamp ships an update every 5 weeks, and CakeCalc every 6 days. Most recently, Magic Stamp was updated on October 20, 2026 and CakeCalc on October 13, 2026.

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