# Cookie Maker vs Donut Maker

The clearest difference is rating: Donut Maker at 4.7 against Cookie Maker's 3.8. Donut Maker also leads on review sentiment (80% vs 47%) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). Cookie Maker's advantage is iOS requirement (7.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cookie Maker sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Donut 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.

Donut Maker holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Donut Maker has 1.8K 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 80% of Donut Maker's.

Cookie Maker ships an update every 3 months, Donut Maker weekly. The most recent releases landed on August 17, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cookie Maker | Donut Maker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cookie-maker/id409115638/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/donut-maker-baking-games/id661131624/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 31 | **1.8K** |
| Positive reviews | 47.3% of reviews | **79.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 54 MB | 66 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


### Donut Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/donut-maker-baking-games/id661131624)

Create delicious donuts from scratch by mixing ingredients, cooking, and decorating. Share your creations with friends and compete to become a master donut maker through various achievements.

**Highlights:** Mix ingredients to make dough, Cook donuts, Decorate with toppings, Challenge friends, Share creations, Earn achievements

**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 Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Icings, Toppings & Fun Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Giant Donuts Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Mini Donuts Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Flavor Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Everything & Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bluebear FoodPass Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🍩 Enjoyable donut-making experience
- 👍 Fun and engaging gameplay
- 🎨 Creativity in decorating donuts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Limited free content, paywall for full access
- 🐛 Occasional crashes or glitches
- 🤔 Lack of variety in donut flavors and toppings

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing during donut decoration
- Inconsistent pouring of milk/icing

**Requested features**

- Unlock all content for free
- Add more donut flavor and topping options
- Introduce new food-making mini games (e.g. cakes, cookies, etc.)
- Ability to save and share created donuts


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cookie Maker free?

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

### Is Donut Maker free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Cookie Maker or Donut Maker?

Donut Maker is rated higher. Cookie Maker averages 3.8 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while Donut Maker averages 4.7 from 1.8K ratings.

### Do Cookie Maker or Donut Maker have ads?

Neither Cookie Maker nor Donut Maker shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cookie Maker or Donut Maker?

Cookie Maker ships an update every 3 months, and Donut Maker weekly. Most recently, Cookie Maker was updated on August 17, 2026 and Donut Maker on September 30, 2026.

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