# Cooking Master 3D vs Build It!

Cooking Master 3D and Build It! both sit at 4.3 stars, but that hides the real split: 36% of Build It!'s written reviews are positive against 0% of Cooking Master 3D's. Build It! also leads on ratings volume (406 vs 3). Cooking Master 3D's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 12.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cooking Master 3D sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Build It! sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Build It! holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Build It! has 406 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Cooking Master 3D's written reviews are positive against 36% of Build It!'s.

Cooking Master 3D ships an update every 6 days, Build It! weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cooking Master 3D | Build It! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cooking-master-3d/id1616599815/reviews) | **[4.5 (406 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/build-it-city-builder/id6504487287/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **406** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **36.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 193 MB | 263 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mooncake Games Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1521253916) | [Codigames](https://appshunter.io/developer/516547990) |

## What reviewers say

### Cooking Master 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cooking-master-3d/id1616599815)

Build and manage your own restaurant empire by cooking and serving a variety of global dishes. Hire and direct staff to satisfy customers in this addictive time management game. Unlock new restaurants and expand your culinary business.

**Highlights:** Restaurant business simulation, Serve diverse global cuisine, Hire and manage staff, Cultivate food ingredients, Unlock new restaurant locations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 80Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| 500Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1200Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2500Gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| 6500Gems | $49.99 | one-time |


### Build It!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/build-it-city-builder/id6504487287)

Become a master builder and construct a variety of houses and buildings from the ground up. Manage your resources, expand your business by reinvesting earnings, and enjoy a colorful, immersive visual design. Intuitive controls make building quick and easy.

**Highlights:** Intuitive tap, drag, and drop construction, Business management and resource optimization, Construct diverse buildings from houses to villas, Reinvest earnings for continuous expansion, Colorful and detailed graphics

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 80 Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| Golden axe | $3.99 | one-time |
| Golden pickaxe | $3.99 | one-time |
| Golden shovel | $3.99 | one-time |
| 300 Gems | $5.99 | one-time |
| 550 Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1200 Gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| Super pack! | $19.99 | one-time |
| 1800 Gems | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and time-consuming game
- 🚀 Enjoyable gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Lack of updates and new content
- 💰 Expensive to remove ads
- 📺 Too many ads

**Reported bugs**

- Glitches when exchanging gems for cash
- Game not loading or crashing
- Paid version still showing ads

**Requested features**

- More levels and houses to build
- Ability to replay previous levels
- Option to focus workers on specific resources


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cooking Master 3D free?

Cooking Master 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Build It! free?

Build It! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Cooking Master 3D or Build It!?

Build It! is rated higher. Cooking Master 3D averages 4.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Build It! averages 4.5 from 406 ratings.

### Do Cooking Master 3D or Build It! have ads?

Both Cooking Master 3D and Build It! show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cooking Master 3D or Build It!?

Cooking Master 3D ships an update every 6 days, and Build It! weekly. Most recently, Cooking Master 3D was updated on November 3, 2026 and Build It! on November 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.*