# Cupcake Maker Games vs Make Cake

The clearest difference is ads: Cupcake Maker Games at none against Make Cake's shown. Cupcake Maker Games also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). Make Cake's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months) and rating (4.7 vs 4.4). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cupcake Maker Games sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Make Cake sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Make Cake holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Make Cake has 1.5K ratings behind it against 105, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of Cupcake Maker Games's written reviews are positive against 72% of Make Cake's.

Cupcake Maker Games ships an update every 3 months, Make Cake every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cupcake Maker Games | Make Cake |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (105 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cupcake-maker-games/id402439375/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/make-cake-baking-games/id551371100/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 105 | **1.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 57.6% of reviews | **72.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 74 MB | 72 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TabTale LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/402016394) | [Bluebear Technologies Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/522548950) |

## What reviewers say

### Cupcake Maker Games

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cupcake-maker-games/id402439375)

Design, bake, and decorate your own virtual cupcakes with a wide variety of flavors, liners, icings, and toppings. Share your sweet creations and enjoy a fun baking experience.

**Highlights:** Choose cake mix flavors, Select decorative liners, Bake cupcakes in a virtual oven, Decorate with various icings, Add toppings from 5 categories, Share and store creations

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Candles | $1.99 | one-time |
| Toppers | $1.99 | one-time |
| Holidays and Occasions | $1.99 | one-time |
| Extras | $1.99 | one-time |
| Candy and Nut Toppings | $1.99 | one-time |
| Valentine's Cupcakes | $1.99 | one-time |
| More Decorations | $2.99 | one-time |
| More Flavors | $4.99 | one-time |
| More Icings | $5.99 | one-time |
| Master Cupcake Maker | $15.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Nostalgic and childhood memories
- 👍 Fun and entertaining game
- 🍰 Realistic cupcake making experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 📺 Too many intrusive ads
- 🔒 Limited free content

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes and glitches
- Purchased content not unlocking properly

**Requested features**

- More free decorating options
- Ability to create custom cupcakes
- Expand gameplay beyond just decorating


### Make Cake

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/make-cake-baking-games/id551371100)

Design, bake, and decorate your own virtual cakes with a wide variety of flavors, shapes, and decorative elements. Enjoy the creative process without the mess of a real kitchen and share your edible masterpieces with friends or savor them yourself.

**Highlights:** Virtual cake creation and baking, Multiple cake flavors and shapes, Extensive decorating options, Custom frosting tools, Share or save creations, No kitchen mess

**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 | $29.99 | per year |
| Bluebear FoodPass Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Unlocks Everything & Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Bluebear FoodPass Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cupcake Maker Games free?

Cupcake Maker Games is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Make Cake free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Cupcake Maker Games or Make Cake?

Make Cake is rated higher. Cupcake Maker Games averages 4.4 out of 5 from 105 ratings, while Make Cake averages 4.7 from 1.5K ratings.

### Do Cupcake Maker Games or Make Cake have ads?

Make Cake shows ads; Cupcake Maker Games does not.

### Which is updated more often, Cupcake Maker Games or Make Cake?

Cupcake Maker Games ships an update every 3 months, and Make Cake every 2 weeks. Most recently, Cupcake Maker Games was updated on October 29, 2026 and Make Cake 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.*