# Nailed It! Baking Bash vs Tiny Cafe

The clearest difference is rating: Tiny Cafe at 4.8 against Nailed It! Baking Bash's 3.8. Tiny Cafe also leads on review sentiment (70% vs 48%) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). Nailed It! Baking Bash's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Nailed It! Baking Bash sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $19.99 per month and Tiny Cafe sells 36 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Tiny Cafe holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tiny Cafe has 4K ratings behind it against 228, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of Nailed It! Baking Bash's written reviews are positive against 70% of Tiny Cafe's.

Nailed It! Baking Bash ships an update every 6 weeks, Tiny Cafe every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 13, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Nailed It! Baking Bash | Tiny Cafe |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (228 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nailed-it-baking-bash/id1597203429/reviews) | **[4.8 (4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-cafe/id6651825685/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 228 | **4K** |
| Positive reviews | 47.5% of reviews | **69.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 504 MB | 479 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Netflix, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/363590054) | [Nanali Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/577348210) |

## What reviewers say

### Nailed It! Baking Bash

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nailed-it-baking-bash/id1597203429)

Compete with friends or hone your skills in this baking game inspired by a popular series. Recreate edible masterpieces through rapid-fire mini-games and strategic distractions. Available exclusively for Netflix members.

**Highlights:** Rapid-fire mini-games for baking and decorating, Classic multiplayer mode with competitive challenges, Distraction mechanics to hinder opponents, Single-player mode for skill practice, Internationally themed cakes

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Netflix Standard Plan | $19.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Fun and entertaining game
- 👍 Realistic to the TV show
- 😄 Funny baking activities

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🤯 Unrealistic expectations for cake decorating
- 😒 Limited cake selection gets boring

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to login or sign in
- Multiplayer functionality not working
- Loading screen gets stuck at 0%

**Requested features**

- Add more cake options and levels
- Allow playing with random online players
- Add undo/erase function for decorating


### Tiny Cafe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-cafe/id6651825685)

Run your own cozy cafe, brewing coffee and serving treats to adorable cat customers. This idle simulation game lets you manage staff, expand your menu, and grow your business into a global franchise. Enjoy relaxing music and charming stories.

**Highlights:** Run your own cafe, Brew drip coffee, Serve cat customers, Manage cute staff, Expand to global cities, Collect Cheese, Soothing cafe music

**In-app purchases (36)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Barista Pack I | $0.99 | one-time |
| AD Remove Pack I (Discount) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Cafe Support Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Cheese Package | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coin Package | $1.99 | one-time |
| AD Remove Pack I | $1.99 | one-time |
| Best friends Pack (Discount) | $1.99 | one-time |
| 300 Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| Mascot Skin Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Cherry Blossom Pass | $3.99 | one-time |
| Seasonal Pakage - Winter | $3.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Reward | $3.99 | one-time |
| Blue Snake Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Dice package | $3.99 | one-time |
| Sally's Branch #1 Support Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| AD Remove Pack II (Discount) | $3.99 | one-time |
| Branch #1 PASS | $3.99 | one-time |
| Branch #2 Special Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Dean's Branch #2 Support Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Attendance book (Special) | $3.99 | one-time |
| Daily Gem | $3.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Gems | $6.99 | one-time |
| Season Pass (Halloween) | $7.99 | one-time |
| Branch #3 PASS | $7.99 | one-time |
| AD Remove Pack II | $7.99 | one-time |
| Branch #2 PASS | $7.99 | one-time |
| Barista Pack III | $9.99 | one-time |
| AD Remove Pack III (Discount) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Best friends Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pablo's high-end camera | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gusto Gift | $19.99 | one-time |
| AD Remove Pack III | $19.99 | one-time |
| Roastery Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| 3300 Gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| 7000 Gems | $39.99 | one-time |
| 16000 Gems | $79.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💕 Cute and cozy game
- 🎨 Excellent art style and animations
- 🕹️ Engaging and addictive gameplay
- 🎁 Reasonable amount of ads/monetization
- 🗣️ Interesting storylines and characters

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and loading issues
- 💰 Progression can feel grindy at times
- 🕰️ Slow progress in later stages
- 🔍 Unclear mechanics/tutorials in some areas
- 🔊 Audio issues after watching ads

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to progress past certain missions
- Loss of progress/account data after periods of inactivity
- Incorrect or missing information in certain popups

**Requested features**

- More customization options for the cafe
- Ability to recruit and customize employees
- Offline/AFK earning mechanics
- Mini-games or other side activities
- Improved performance on higher branches


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Nailed It! Baking Bash free?

Nailed It! Baking Bash is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Tiny Cafe free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Nailed It! Baking Bash or Tiny Cafe?

Tiny Cafe is rated higher. Nailed It! Baking Bash averages 3.8 out of 5 from 228 ratings, while Tiny Cafe averages 4.8 from 4K ratings.

### Do Nailed It! Baking Bash or Tiny Cafe have ads?

Tiny Cafe shows ads; Nailed It! Baking Bash does not.

### Which is updated more often, Nailed It! Baking Bash or Tiny Cafe?

Nailed It! Baking Bash ships an update every 6 weeks, and Tiny Cafe every 2 weeks. Most recently, Nailed It! Baking Bash was updated on October 13, 2026 and Tiny Cafe on October 13, 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.*