# Sub Maker vs Ice Pop Maker

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Ice Pop Maker at 72% against Sub Maker's 0%. Ice Pop Maker also leads on price (Free vs $0.99) and rating (4.8 vs 2.6). Sub Maker's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ads (none vs shown). On device support there is nothing between them.

Ice Pop Maker is free to download; Sub Maker costs $0.99 up front. Ice Pop Maker sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Sub Maker asks for nothing beyond the download.

Ice Pop Maker holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ice Pop Maker has 1.8K ratings behind it against 43, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Sub Maker's written reviews are positive against 72% of Ice Pop Maker's.

Sub Maker ships an update every 38 months, Ice Pop Maker weekly. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sub Maker | Ice Pop Maker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [2.6 (43 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sub-maker/id357342079/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ice-pop-maker-food-game/id510369401/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 43 | **1.8K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **72.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 38 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 3 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [POK](https://appshunter.io/developer/357275870) | [Bluebear Technologies Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/522548950) |

## What reviewers say

### Sub Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sub-maker/id357342079)

A time-based game where players assemble sandwiches with specific toppings. Success depends on speed, quality, and presentation of the final product.

**Highlights:** Time-based gameplay, Topping assembly, Quality scoring, Presentation scoring, Bun pinching mechanic

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Ice Pop Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ice-pop-maker-food-game/id510369401)

Design and create your own unique ice pops from scratch. Explore a wide variety of flavors and decorations, including coatings, sprinkles, and stickers, to craft the ultimate frozen treat. Unleash your creativity and have fun making delicious ice pops.

**Highlights:** Create ice pops from scratch, Choose from many flavors, Decorate with coatings, Add candy sprinkles, Use funny face stickers

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Food Pass | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Bluebear FoodPass Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Bluebear FoodPass Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Bluebear FoodPass Annual | $24.99 | per year |
| Bluebear FoodPass Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Unlock Everything | $3.99 | one-time |
| Bluebear FoodPass Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and entertaining
- 👍 Great for kids
- 😊 Enjoyable game experience
- 💖 Brings back childhood memories

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Many features locked behind paywall
- 🤑 Expensive to unlock full version
- 🥱 Gets boring after a while
- 😒 Lack of variety in options

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing/crashing issues
- Ads interfere with gameplay
- Difficulty with controls/placement

**Requested features**

- More free flavors and decorations
- Unlock all features for free
- Add new mini-games
- Introduce seasonal/holiday themes
- Allow sharing creations with friends


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sub Maker free?

Sub Maker costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Ice Pop Maker free?

Ice Pop Maker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Sub Maker or Ice Pop Maker?

Ice Pop Maker is rated higher. Sub Maker averages 2.6 out of 5 from 43 ratings, while Ice Pop Maker averages 4.8 from 1.8K ratings.

### Do Sub Maker or Ice Pop Maker have ads?

Ice Pop Maker shows ads; Sub Maker does not.

### Which is updated more often, Sub Maker or Ice Pop Maker?

Sub Maker ships an update every 38 months, and Ice Pop Maker weekly. Most recently, Sub Maker was updated on October 29, 2026 and Ice Pop Maker on October 29, 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.*