# Cookie Maker vs Candy Bar Maker

The clearest difference is rating: Candy Bar Maker at 4.8 against Cookie Maker's 3.8. Candy Bar Maker also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months) and review sentiment (76% vs 47%). Cookie Maker's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 13.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cookie Maker sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Candy Bar Maker sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Candy Bar Maker holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Candy Bar Maker has 1.5K ratings behind it against 31, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of Cookie Maker's written reviews are positive against 76% of Candy Bar Maker's.

Cookie Maker ships an update every 3 months, Candy Bar Maker weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cookie Maker | Candy Bar Maker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cookie-maker/id409115638/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/candy-bar-maker-cooking-game/id562398038/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 31 | **1.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 47.3% of reviews | **75.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 54 MB | 73 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sunstorm Interactive](https://appshunter.io/developer/335280912) | [Bluebear Technologies Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/522548950) |

## What reviewers say

### Cookie Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cookie-maker/id409115638)

Create and decorate virtual cookies with a variety of shapes, colors, and toppings. Mix ingredients, roll dough, cut shapes, bake, and then get creative with icing and decorations. Share your delicious designs with friends.

**Highlights:** Mix cookie ingredients, Roll and cut dough, Bake cookies, Decorate with icing and toppings, 16 icing colors, 6 decoration categories, Save and share creations

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Details, Fruit & Nut Toppings | $1.99 | one-time |
| Candy and Dot Decorations | $1.99 | one-time |
| More Icings! | $2.99 | one-time |
| Master Cookie Maker | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🍪 Fun and engaging cookie-making experience
- 👍 Variety of cookie shapes and decorations
- 🎨 Ability to customize cookies creatively

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Many features locked behind in-app purchases
- 💰 Feels like a money grab with excessive ads and paywalls
- 🐛 Bugs with cookie cutters not working as expected

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes and performance issues
- Cookie cutter shapes not matching final product
- Slow loading times and unresponsive UI

**Requested features**

- More free content and unlocked features
- Additional cookie types and flavor options
- Ability to save and share created cookies


### Candy Bar Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/candy-bar-maker-cooking-game/id562398038)

Create your own custom chocolate bars from scratch. Select ingredients, mix flavors, fill molds, and decorate with various toppings and wrappers. Save, eat, or share your delicious creations.

**Highlights:** Flavor selection with nearly 30 recipes, Step-by-step cooking stages, Chocolate molding with candy fill combinations, Customizable decorations and wrappers, Photo frame wrappers for personalized designs

**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 Food Pass Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Unlock Candy Fills | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Wrappers | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Heart Shape | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Egg Shape | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Flavors | $3.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Everything | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bluebear FoodPass Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🍫 Satisfying chocolate-making experience
- 👍 Fun and engaging gameplay
- 😋 Delicious chocolate flavors
- 🎨 Enjoyable decorating and customization

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Limited free content, most features locked
- 💰 Expensive to unlock full version
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and glitches

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes when trying to complete chocolate bar
- Chocolate bar decoration not working properly

**Requested features**

- More free chocolate flavors and fillings
- Ability to create custom chocolate recipes
- Unlock all content in a single purchase
- Introduce new food-making games (e.g., donuts, burgers)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cookie Maker free?

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

### Is Candy Bar Maker free?

Candy Bar Maker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Cookie Maker or Candy Bar Maker?

Candy Bar Maker is rated higher. Cookie Maker averages 3.8 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while Candy Bar Maker averages 4.8 from 1.5K ratings.

### Do Cookie Maker or Candy Bar Maker have ads?

Candy Bar Maker shows ads; Cookie Maker does not.

### Which is updated more often, Cookie Maker or Candy Bar Maker?

Cookie Maker ships an update every 3 months, and Candy Bar Maker weekly. Most recently, Cookie Maker was updated on October 1, 2026 and Candy Bar Maker on September 30, 2026.

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