# Cookie Doodle vs Dexteria Jr.

The clearest difference is rating: Cookie Doodle at 4.5 against Dexteria Jr.'s 3.5. Cookie Doodle also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (3.5K vs 8). On update cadence, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Cookie Doodle costs $0.99 and Dexteria Jr. $4.99 up front. Dexteria Jr. sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Cookie Doodle asks for nothing beyond the download.

Cookie Doodle holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cookie Doodle has 3.5K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 93% of Cookie Doodle's written reviews are positive against 68% of Dexteria Jr.'s.

Cookie Doodle ships an update every 2 months, Dexteria Jr. every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cookie Doodle | Dexteria Jr. |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$0.99** | $4.99 |
| Rating | **[4.5 (3.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cookie-doodle/id342128086/reviews)** | [3.5 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dexteria-jr/id624918435/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.5K** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | **92.9% of reviews** | 68.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 41 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shoe the Goose](https://appshunter.io/developer/336334198) | [BinaryLabs, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/420464458) |

## What reviewers say

### Cookie Doodle

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

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


### Dexteria Jr.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dexteria-jr/id624918435)

This app offers engaging hand and finger exercises designed to develop fine motor skills and handwriting readiness in children aged 2-7. It features fun animations, music, and sound effects, with automatic progress tracking and reporting for parents and educators.

**Highlights:** Hand and finger exercises, Develops fine motor skills, Handwriting readiness activities, Fun graphics and animations, Automatic progress tracking, Emailable progress reports, Multi-user tracking (in-app purchase)

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dexteria Jr. Multi-User | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cookie Doodle free?

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

### Is Dexteria Jr. free?

Dexteria Jr. costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Cookie Doodle or Dexteria Jr.?

Cookie Doodle is rated higher. Cookie Doodle averages 4.5 out of 5 from 3.5K ratings, while Dexteria Jr. averages 3.5 from 8 ratings.

### Do Cookie Doodle or Dexteria Jr. have ads?

Neither Cookie Doodle nor Dexteria Jr. shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cookie Doodle or Dexteria Jr.?

Cookie Doodle ships an update every 2 months, and Dexteria Jr. every 5 weeks. Most recently, Cookie Doodle was updated on November 1, 2026 and Dexteria Jr. on November 1, 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.*