# Peekaboo Barn vs Cookie Doodle

Peekaboo Barn and Cookie Doodle both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 93% of Cookie Doodle's written reviews are positive against 63% of Peekaboo Barn's. Cookie Doodle also leads on ratings volume (3.5K vs 27) and price ($0.99 vs $3.99). Peekaboo Barn's advantage is chart position (#15 vs #130). On rating, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Peekaboo Barn costs $3.99 and Cookie Doodle $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Peekaboo Barn against 4.5 for Cookie Doodle. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cookie Doodle has 3.5K ratings behind it against 27, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 63% of Peekaboo Barn's written reviews are positive against 93% of Cookie Doodle's.

Peekaboo Barn ships an update every 3 months, Cookie Doodle every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Peekaboo Barn | Cookie Doodle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **$0.99** |
| Rating | **[4.5 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/peekaboo-barn/id300590611/reviews)** | [4.5 (3.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cookie-doodle/id342128086/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 27 | **3.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 62.5% of reviews | **92.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#15** | #130 |
| Size | 204 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BHHC LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1808485512) | [Shoe the Goose](https://appshunter.io/developer/336334198) |

## What reviewers say

### Peekaboo Barn

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/peekaboo-barn/id300590611)

**Currently charting:** #15 Top Paid · Education, #194 Top Paid (US App Store)

This app offers a classic peekaboo experience for young children, introducing them to animals and language through simple, interactive play. It features gentle animations, authentic animal sounds, and multiple language options, with the ability to record custom narration. Designed for safety and privacy, it provides a calming and educational screen time experience.

**Highlights:** Interactive peekaboo with barn animals, Animal sounds and recognition, Multiple language options, Customizable narration recording, Gentle animations and calming visuals, Cause-and-effect learning

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and intuitive interface
- 🤗 Engaging for young children
- 🎓 Helps with learning animal names and sounds
- 🎨 Cute and colorful visuals
- 🎶 Pleasant background music

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes
- 🔁 Repetitive after a while
- 🔊 Child voice pronounces some words incorrectly
- 🕰️ Ending sequence is too short

**Reported bugs**

- App no longer opens or crashes on launch
- Sound and audio issues after updates
- Inability to access settings or options

**Requested features**

- More animals and variety
- Ability to record custom voices
- Option to loop or extend the experience
- Multilingual support beyond English and Spanish


### Cookie Doodle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cookie-doodle/id342128086)

**Currently charting:** #130 Top Paid · Education (US App Store)

This app allows children to virtually create and decorate cookies. It offers a variety of dough recipes, cutters, frostings, and toppings for endless creative fun without the mess. Users can save or share their edible masterpieces.

**Highlights:** Virtual cookie making, 204 cookie cutters, 24 dough recipes, 21 dough flavors, Photo cookie dough, Decorate with frostings and toppings, Save and share creations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and creative game
- 🎨 Lots of customization options
- 🎁 Prizes and rewards
- 🧒 Great for kids
- 🎅 Seasonal updates

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
- 🔒 Limited cookie jar space
- 🎨 Could use more cookie cutters and decorations
- 🍪 Recipes not always realistic

**Reported bugs**

- Dough borders around photos
- Blurry graphics after updates
- Difficulty using the rolling pin

**Requested features**

- Custom cookie recipes
- Ability to save favorite cookies
- More cookie jar space
- Ability to bake cookies in the oven
- Customizable oven and rolling pin


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Peekaboo Barn free?

Peekaboo Barn costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Cookie Doodle free?

Cookie Doodle costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Peekaboo Barn or Cookie Doodle?

Peekaboo Barn is rated higher. Peekaboo Barn averages 4.5 out of 5 from 27 ratings, while Cookie Doodle averages 4.5 from 3.5K ratings.

### Do Peekaboo Barn or Cookie Doodle have ads?

Neither Peekaboo Barn nor Cookie Doodle shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Peekaboo Barn or Cookie Doodle?

Peekaboo Barn ships an update every 3 months, and Cookie Doodle every 2 months. Most recently, Peekaboo Barn was updated on October 24, 2026 and Cookie Doodle on October 24, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Peekaboo Barn or Cookie Doodle?

Peekaboo Barn currently peaks at #15 in the App Store charts, and Cookie Doodle at #130. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*