# CakeCost vs Harvestli

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Harvestli at 100% against CakeCost's 50%. Harvestli also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.2) and update cadence (every 3 days vs monthly). CakeCost's advantage is chart position (#131 vs unranked) and ratings volume (29 vs 7). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CakeCost sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month and Harvestli sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Harvestli holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 29 and 7 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of CakeCost's written reviews are positive against 100% of Harvestli's.

CakeCost ships an update monthly, Harvestli every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CakeCost | Harvestli |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.2 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cakecost/id1555897547/reviews) | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/harvestli/id6789895691/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **29** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#131** | — |
| Size | 12 MB | 69 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CakeCost](https://appshunter.io/developer/1555897549) | [Allison Brown](https://appshunter.io/developer/6789895693) |

## What reviewers say

### CakeCost

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

**Currently charting:** #131 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 |


### Harvestli

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/harvestli/id6789895691)

Discover local food sellers like farm stands, bakeries, and markets in your community. Find fresh produce, baked goods, and more with an interactive map and product search. Sellers can claim and manage their listings to connect with customers.

**Highlights:** Discover local food sellers, Interactive map of stands, Search for specific products, View stand details and hours, Get directions to stands, Save favorite locations, Claim and manage seller listings

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Harvestli Premium Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Harvestli Premium Yearly | $99.00 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CakeCost free?

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

### Is Harvestli free?

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

### Which has better reviews, CakeCost or Harvestli?

Harvestli is rated higher. CakeCost averages 3.2 out of 5 from 29 ratings, while Harvestli averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.

### Do CakeCost or Harvestli have ads?

Neither CakeCost nor Harvestli shows ads.

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

CakeCost ships an update monthly, and Harvestli every 3 days. Most recently, CakeCost was updated on October 29, 2026 and Harvestli on October 8, 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.*