# CakePlace vs CakeCost

The clearest difference is chart position: CakeCost at #150 against CakePlace's unranked. CakeCost also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). CakePlace's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CakePlace sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $7.49 per month and CakeCost sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

CakePlace ships an update every 2 weeks, CakeCost monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CakePlace | CakeCost |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[3.1 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cakecost/id1555897547/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **30** |
| Positive reviews | — | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#150** |
| Size | 30 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Igor Rodionov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1506665842) | [CakeCost](https://appshunter.io/developer/1555897549) |

## What reviewers say

### CakePlace

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cakeplace/id1506665843)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium account | $7.49 | per month |


### CakeCost

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cakecost/id1555897547)

**Currently charting:** #150 Top Grossing · Food & Drink (US App Store)

This app helps bakers and cake decorators accurately calculate the cost of their creations. It factors in ingredients, expenses, and your time, ensuring you charge appropriately and understand your profit margins.

**Highlights:** Calculate ingredient costs, Cost time and expenses, Set profit margins, View net costs, Determine what to charge customers

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Plan - Monthly | $8.99 | per month |
| English US | $99.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CakePlace free?

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

### Is CakeCost free?

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

### Do CakePlace or CakeCost have ads?

Neither CakePlace nor CakeCost shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CakePlace or CakeCost?

CakePlace ships an update every 2 weeks, and CakeCost monthly. Most recently, CakePlace was updated on October 8, 2026 and CakeCost on October 16, 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.*