Make vs LoafLab
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Make
Create unique cake recipes by mixing and matching different cake bases and frostings. Save your personalized creations with photos and share them with friends. This app offers a simple, beautiful interface for bakers of all levels.
- Mix and match cake and frosting combinations
- Complete recipes with ingredients and instructions
- Save recipes with photos
- Share recipes with friends
- Simple and beautiful interface
- Suitable for all skill levels
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A mix and match cake recipe app that allows for unique recipe combinations. No account required 1. 30 unique combinations (6 cakes × 5 frostings) 2. Complete recipes with ingredients and instructions 3. Save with photos - personalize your collection 4. Share recipes with friends and family 5. Easy to use - simple, beautiful interface 6. Perfect for all bakers - beginners to experts All your data stays on your user device period Your Privacy Matters • All data stored on your device only • No account required • No personal information collected • No ads or tracking • Delete anytime View my privacy policy: https://www.jessicaux.art/PrivacyPolicy/make-cake 1. For Informational Purposes Only All recipes, instructions, and nutritional information provided in Make-Cake are for informational purposes only. We do not provide professional medical, nutritional, or culinary advice. Your use of the information provided is at your own risk. 2. Food Safety & Internal Temperatures Cooking is an inherent risk. It is your responsibility to ensure that all ingredients are handled, stored, and cooked according to food safety guidelines. Always use a calibrated food thermometer to ensure meat, poultry, and seafood reach safe internal temperatures (e.g., 165°F for poultry). Make-Cake is not responsible for any foodborne illness resulting from undercooked food or improper handling. 3. Allergies and Dietary Restrictions While we may tag recipes as "Gluten-Free," "Vegan," or "Nut-Free," we cannot guarantee that the ingredients you purchase are free from cross-contamination. Always read the labels of your specific ingredients. If you have a severe allergy, consult with a medical professional before trying new recipes. 4. Equipment and Environment Oven temperatures, altitude, and kitchen equipment vary significantly. Cooking times provided are estimates. Make-Cake is not liable for any damage to property, kitchenware, or personal injury (such as burns or cuts) sustained while following these recipes. 5. User Discretion By using this app, you acknowledge that you are responsible for your own safety in the kitchen. If a technique seems unsafe or beyond your skill level, do not attempt it.
LoafLab
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A home baker's companion for sourdough. LoafLab helps you plan recipes, time your starter, schedule your bake around your day, and remember every loaf. No sign-up. Offline. Recipes Build formulas in grams and baker's percentages. Set flour and hydration, and LoafLab calculates water, salt, and starter. Scale to any number of loaves. Save as many recipes as you want. Starter planner Tell LoafLab your feeding ratio (1:1:1, 1:5:5, or whatever your starter likes), your kitchen temperature, and when you want to mix. It estimates when to feed so your starter peaks on time, with an optional reminder. Calibrated against real baker guidance. Plan your bake Pick a mix time or a finish time. LoafLab generates a schedule with autolyse, stretch and folds, bulk fermentation, shape, proof (room temp or cold retard), and covered plus uncovered bake. Customize any step and save your defaults. Active bake Tap Start and a checklist walks you through each step with timers and reminders. Adjust a step's time mid-bake if things run long. Check steps off as you go. Journal Log every bake with photos, a 1 to 5 star rating, dough and ambient temperatures, oven settings, steam method, notes on what worked, and tags. Search and filter your history. Turn a past bake back into a new recipe with one tap. Settings that matter Light or dark theme. Celsius or Fahrenheit. Sleep hours so the app doesn't ping you at 3 a.m. No accounts. No internet required. No ads. Your data stays on your device.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: LoafLab at monthly against Make's every 48 months. LoafLab also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Make ships an update every 48 months, LoafLab monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Make | LoafLab |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 48 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 26.2 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jessica Miller | Mick Doldersum |
In-app purchases
Make
No in-app purchases
LoafLab
No in-app purchases


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