# Sub Maker vs Hot Dog Maker

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Hot Dog Maker at 92% against Sub Maker's 0%. Hot Dog 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 10). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Hot Dog Maker is free to download; Sub Maker costs $0.99 up front. Hot Dog Maker sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Sub Maker asks for nothing beyond the download.

Hot Dog Maker holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hot Dog Maker has 1K 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 92% of Hot Dog Maker's.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Sub Maker | Hot Dog Maker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [2.6 (43 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sub-maker/id357342079/reviews) | **[4.8 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hot-dog-maker-cooking-games/id581814406/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 43 | **1K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **92.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 38 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 3 MB | 47 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


### Hot Dog Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hot-dog-maker-cooking-games/id581814406)

Create and customize your own virtual hot dogs from scratch. Choose your bread, add a variety of sauces and toppings, and then enjoy, save, or share your delicious creations.

**Highlights:** Make hot dogs from scratch, Select bread types, Add sauces and toppings, Create custom combinations, Eat, save, or share creations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (10)**

| 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 Topping Bowls Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Breads Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Sauces Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Packs & Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bluebear FoodPass Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and creative
- 🚀 Realistic and engaging
- 💡 Variety of toppings and customization options

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔓 Not all features unlocked
- 🔍 Limited selection of items
- ⏱️ Occasional glitches or lags

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes
- Incompatible with older devices

**Requested features**

- Burger maker
- Pie maker
- Breakfast maker
- Candy maker
- Sandwich maker


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sub Maker free?

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

### Is Hot Dog Maker free?

Hot Dog Maker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Sub Maker or Hot Dog Maker?

Hot Dog Maker is rated higher. Sub Maker averages 2.6 out of 5 from 43 ratings, while Hot Dog Maker averages 4.8 from 1K ratings.

### Do Sub Maker or Hot Dog Maker have ads?

Neither Sub Maker nor Hot Dog Maker shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sub Maker or Hot Dog Maker?

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