# Bubble Tea! vs Mirror cakes

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Bubble Tea! at 237K against Mirror cakes's 26K. Bubble Tea! also leads on iOS requirement (12.4 vs 15.0). Mirror cakes's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bubble Tea! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Mirror cakes sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Bubble Tea! against 4.6 for Mirror cakes. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bubble Tea! has 237K ratings behind it against 26K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 74% of Bubble Tea!'s written reviews are positive against 76% of Mirror cakes's.

Bubble Tea! ships an update every 2 months, Mirror cakes every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 18, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bubble Tea! | Mirror cakes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (237K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-tea/id1490632518/reviews) | [4.6 (26K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mirror-cakes/id1512938135/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **237K** | 26K |
| Positive reviews | 74.3% of reviews | **76.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 174 MB | 213 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.4** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dual Cat](https://appshunter.io/developer/1371966707) | [Snack Games Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1696630723) |

## What reviewers say

### Bubble Tea!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-tea/id1490632518)

Recreate popular bubble tea recipes by carefully mixing ingredients and colors. Satisfy demanding customers to earn rewards and unlock new cosmetic items. This color-mixing game offers a fun challenge for all ages.

**Highlights:** Recreate bubble tea recipes, Mix ingredients and colors, Satisfy customer demands, Unlock cosmetic skins, Color mixing challenges, Earn rewards and bonuses

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🧋 Fun and satisfying game
- 🎨 Mixing colors and customizing drinks
- 🕰️ Relaxing and calming experience
- 👍 Engaging and addictive gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💢 Too many ads, disruptive to gameplay
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs causing issues
- 🤔 Inconsistent grading system
- 🕰️ Levels can get repetitive over time

**Reported bugs**

- Ads playing during gameplay causing level fails
- Drink mixing not registering properly
- Freezing and crashing issues on some devices

**Requested features**

- Add more cup and lid designs
- Introduce customer orders and challenges
- Improve ad placement and frequency
- Provide more detailed feedback on drink quality


### Mirror cakes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mirror-cakes/id1512938135)

Create stunning, mirror-like glaze cakes with this fun and creative application. Mix and match colors to design unique decorations for your virtual dessert. Unleash your inner pastry chef and enjoy the process of making visually captivating cakes.

**Highlights:** Create mirror glaze cakes, Mix and match colors, Decorate cakes, Virtual dessert creation, Addictive gameplay

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No ads (interstitial) | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Beautiful cake designs
- 🍰 Satisfying cake decorating
- 🔓 No internet required
- 💡 Customizable cakes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💢 Excessive ads
- 🔍 Limited cake/topping options
- 🐛 Glitches and crashes
- 🔍 Repetitive gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes during cake decorating
- Cake decorations disappear unexpectedly
- Ads fail to load properly

**Requested features**

- More cake shapes and designs
- Ability to save and share cake creations
- Reduce ads or offer ad-free option
- Add more customization options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bubble Tea! free?

Bubble Tea! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Mirror cakes free?

Mirror cakes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Bubble Tea! or Mirror cakes?

Bubble Tea! and Mirror cakes are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 237K and 26K ratings respectively.

### Do Bubble Tea! or Mirror cakes have ads?

Both Bubble Tea! and Mirror cakes show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bubble Tea! or Mirror cakes?

Bubble Tea! ships an update every 2 months, and Mirror cakes every 3 weeks. Most recently, Bubble Tea! was updated on October 18, 2026 and Mirror cakes on October 18, 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.*