# More Buffet! vs Cupcake Maker

The clearest difference is price: Cupcake Maker at Free against More Buffet!'s $2.99. Cupcake Maker also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (2.3K vs 72). More Buffet!'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ads (none vs shown). On review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Cupcake Maker is free to download; More Buffet! costs $2.99 up front. Cupcake Maker sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. More Buffet! asks for nothing beyond the download.

Cupcake Maker holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cupcake Maker has 2.3K ratings behind it against 72, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 84% of More Buffet!'s written reviews are positive against 79% of Cupcake Maker's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

More Buffet! ships an update every 6 weeks, Cupcake Maker fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | More Buffet! | Cupcake Maker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.3 (72 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/more-buffet/id417379307/reviews) | **[4.8 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cupcake-maker-baking-games/id557898813/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 72 | **2.3K** |
| Positive reviews | **83.7% of reviews** | 79.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 85 MB | 72 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Maverick Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/284540824) | [Bluebear Technologies Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/522548950) |

## What reviewers say

### More Buffet!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/more-buffet/id417379307)

Explore global cuisine by virtually preparing and sharing dishes from 19 countries. Spin a 3D globe to select foods, customize meals with numerous ingredients, and earn achievements. Share your culinary creations with friends.

**Highlights:** Explore 19 countries with over 250 foods, Virtually prepare tacos, sushi, pasta, pizza, burgers, and crepes, Customize dishes with numerous ingredients and toppings, Share food creations via email, Earn Game Center achievements and compete on leaderboards, High-resolution graphics for all devices

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🍽️ Wide variety of cuisines
- 🎨 Realistic food visuals
- 🕹️ Interactive food preparation
- 📚 Educational about international cuisine
- 🏆 Fun achievements to complete

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or glitches
- 🔍 Difficulty unlocking certain countries
- 🍽️ Limited customization options
- 🕰️ Repetitive gameplay after a while

**Reported bugs**

- Achievements not triggering properly
- Plate clearing when switching countries
- Slow loading times on older devices

**Requested features**

- Add more countries (e.g. Canada, Greece, Thailand, South American countries)
- Expand 'make your own' food options
- Include drink-making functionality
- Add more achievements and challenges
- Improve accessibility for users with disabilities


### Cupcake Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cupcake-maker-baking-games/id557898813)

Design and bake your own virtual cupcakes from scratch. Choose from numerous flavors, liners, and a vast array of frosting, sprinkles, and decorative toppings to create unique treats. Save, eat, or share your edible masterpieces.

**Highlights:** Customizable paper liners, Nearly 30 flavor recipes, Step-by-step cooking stages, Variety of frostings and whipped creams, Extensive sprinkle and sweet decorations, Save, eat, or share creations

**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 Food Pass Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Bluebear FoodPass Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Bluebear FoodPass Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Unlock Everything & Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bluebear FoodPass Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and interactive app
- 🍰 Wide variety of cupcake flavors
- 🎨 Ability to decorate cupcakes
- 💕 Loved by kids and families

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Many features locked behind paywall
- 💸 Expensive to unlock full version
- 📢 Excessive ads interrupting gameplay
- 🐛 Occasional glitches and crashes

**Reported bugs**

- Disappearing cupcake wrappers
- Inability to access previously made cupcakes
- Locked features not working after purchase

**Requested features**

- Ability to save and revisit decorated cupcakes
- More unlocked flavors and decorations
- Cake or other dessert maker modes
- Smoothie, milkshake, or other drink maker


## Frequently asked questions

### Is More Buffet! free?

More Buffet! costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Cupcake Maker free?

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

### Which has better reviews, More Buffet! or Cupcake Maker?

Cupcake Maker is rated higher. More Buffet! averages 4.3 out of 5 from 72 ratings, while Cupcake Maker averages 4.8 from 2.3K ratings.

### Do More Buffet! or Cupcake Maker have ads?

Cupcake Maker shows ads; More Buffet! does not.

### Which is updated more often, More Buffet! or Cupcake Maker?

More Buffet! ships an update every 6 weeks, and Cupcake Maker fortnightly. Most recently, More Buffet! was updated on October 20, 2026 and Cupcake Maker on October 22, 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.*