# American Cooking Star vs Balloon Bash

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Balloon Bash at 100% against American Cooking Star's 36%. Balloon Bash also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 29) and ads (none vs shown). American Cooking Star's advantage is ratings volume (257 vs 1). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. American Cooking Star sells 29 one-off in-app purchases. Balloon Bash asks for nothing beyond the download.

Balloon Bash holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: American Cooking Star has 257 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 36% of American Cooking Star's written reviews are positive against 100% of Balloon Bash's.

## The numbers

| Metric | American Cooking Star | Balloon Bash |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (257 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/american-cooking-star/id1661741639/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/balloon-bash/id6498863292/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **257** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 36.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 263 MB | 169 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [GameAnnie](https://appshunter.io/developer/1661105599) | [Maduxx Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/838255953) |

## What reviewers say

### American Cooking Star

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/american-cooking-star/id1661741639)

Manage your own restaurant empire in this addictive cooking game. Prepare a variety of American dishes, serve hungry customers, and upgrade your kitchens across different regions. Compete in challenges and become a master chef.

**Highlights:** 10+ offline restaurants, 500+ levels, 200+ food dishes, Restaurant upgrades, Regional American cuisines, Tournaments and challenges

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (29)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter Pack | $0.29 | one-time |
| Get Stater Pack | $0.29 | one-time |
| Get 250 Dimonds | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Get Diamond Pack1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Premium Spin Wheel | $0.99 | one-time |
| Get Offer 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Second Chance 3 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Second Chance Customer Offer 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Get Diamond Pack2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bundle Pack1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Get 800 Dimonds | $1.99 | one-time |
| Get 1500 Dimonds | $2.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Second Chance Customer Offer 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer 2 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Get Premium Stater Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Get Premium Stater Pack 1 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Second Chance Customer Offer 3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Get Diamond Pack3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Cook Pass | $5.99 | one-time |
| Season Cook Pass Offer | $5.99 | one-time |
| Get Offer 2 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Gem Cook Pass Offer | $6.99 | one-time |
| Get Exclusive Stater Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Bundle Pack2 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Get Exclusive Stater Pack 1 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Get Diamond Pack4 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Get 15000 Dimonds | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game
- 👍 Enjoyable gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

-  광고 Too many ads
- 💰 Purchase incomplete
- 🚫 Account banned
- 🏙️ Few cities
- 🔄 Update issues

**Reported bugs**

- Purchase incomplete
- Account banned
- Update broke functionality
- Upgrade not processed

**Requested features**

- More restaurants
- More cities
- Label food items


### Balloon Bash

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/balloon-bash/id6498863292)

Tap or click to pop animated balloons in a visually stunning game. Experience advanced physics and AI-driven mechanics for a unique and engaging play. Perfect for all ages seeking a colorful and relaxing experience.

**Highlights:** Vibrant animated balloons, Advanced balloon physics, AI-driven mechanics, Seamless gameplay, Visually stunning graphics, Relaxing backdrop

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is American Cooking Star free?

American Cooking Star is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Balloon Bash free?

Balloon Bash is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, American Cooking Star or Balloon Bash?

Balloon Bash is rated higher. American Cooking Star averages 4.8 out of 5 from 257 ratings, while Balloon Bash averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do American Cooking Star or Balloon Bash have ads?

American Cooking Star shows ads; Balloon Bash does not.

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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.*