# Sub Maker vs Cake Pop Maker

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Cake Pop Maker at 86% against Sub Maker's 0%. Cake Pop Maker also leads on price (Free vs $0.99) and rating (4.7 vs 2.6). Sub Maker's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12) and chart position (#199 vs unranked). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Cake Pop Maker is free to download; Sub Maker costs $0.99 up front. Cake Pop Maker sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Sub Maker asks for nothing beyond the download.

Cake Pop Maker holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cake Pop Maker has 1.5K ratings behind it against 44, 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 86% of Cake Pop Maker's.

Sub Maker ships an update every 38 months, Cake Pop Maker weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sub Maker | Cake Pop Maker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [2.6 (44 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sub-maker/id357342079/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cake-pop-maker-cooking-games/id668540557/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 44 | **1.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **86.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 38 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#199** | — |
| Size | 3 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **11.0** |
| 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)

**Currently charting:** #199 Top Paid · Family (US App Store)

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


### Cake Pop Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cake-pop-maker-cooking-games/id668540557)

Create and decorate your own virtual cake pops. Mix ingredients, bake them, and add toppings to design unique treats. Share your delicious creations with friends.

**Highlights:** Mix ingredients, Bake cake pops, Decorate with toppings, Share creations, Challenge friends

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Food Pass | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Bluebear FoodPass Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Bluebear FoodPass Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Sticks Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Fun Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Backgrounds Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Toppings Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Batters Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Dippings Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Everything & Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bluebear FoodPass Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and engaging game
- 🍭 Realistic cake pop creation
- 💡 Variety of decorations and customization options
- 🎨 Creative and colorful design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Locked content requires in-app purchases
- 💰 Subscription model for full access
- 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs reported

**Reported bugs**

- Ads displaying inappropriate content
- Unlock features not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Expand to other baked goods like cookies, muffins, etc.
- Add more flavor and decoration options
- Introduce a story mode or challenges
- Integrate social features to share creations


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sub Maker free?

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

### Is Cake Pop Maker free?

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

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

Cake Pop Maker is rated higher. Sub Maker averages 2.6 out of 5 from 44 ratings, while Cake Pop Maker averages 4.7 from 1.5K ratings.

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

Neither Sub Maker nor Cake Pop Maker shows ads.

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

Sub Maker ships an update every 38 months, and Cake Pop Maker weekly. Most recently, Sub Maker was updated on October 4, 2026 and Cake Pop Maker on October 17, 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.*