# Donut Maker vs Cupcake Maker

The clearest difference is ads: Donut Maker at none against Cupcake Maker's shown. Donut Maker also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). Cupcake Maker's advantage is review sentiment (79% vs 61%) and ratings volume (2.3K vs 121). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Donut Maker sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Cupcake Maker sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Cupcake Maker holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cupcake Maker has 2.3K ratings behind it against 121, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of Donut Maker's written reviews are positive against 79% of Cupcake Maker's.

Donut Maker ships an update every 6 weeks, Cupcake Maker fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Donut Maker | Cupcake Maker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (121 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/donut-maker/id418722846/reviews) | **[4.8 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cupcake-maker-baking-games/id557898813/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 121 | **2.3K** |
| Positive reviews | 60.9% of reviews | **79.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 71 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

### Donut Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/donut-maker/id418722846)

Create and decorate your own virtual donuts from scratch. Mix dough, fry, and then customize with various icings, sprinkles, and toppings. Share your delicious creations with friends or save them for later.

**Highlights:** Mix donut dough ingredients, Fry donuts until golden brown, Decorate with various icings, Add sprinkles and toppings, Choose from different plates, Share creations via Facebook or email, Save donuts to your fridge

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Valentines Edition | $1.99 | one-time |
| Candy Toppings and More | $2.99 | one-time |
| More Icing Flavors | $2.99 | one-time |
| Twisty Donuts | $2.99 | one-time |
| Cream & Jelly Filled Donuts | $3.99 | one-time |
| Master Donut Maker | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🍩 Nostalgic childhood game
- 👍 Fun and entertaining
- 💡 Variety of donut customization options
- 🍩 Realistic donut-making experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Too many paid features/upgrades
- 📢 Excessive ads and pop-ups
- 🐛 Crashes and bugs, especially with jelly-filled donuts
- 🔒 Limited free content

**Reported bugs**

- Jelly-filled donut feature not working
- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Compatibility issues with older devices

**Requested features**

- More free customization options
- Ability to save and share created donuts
- Improved performance and stability


### 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 Donut Maker free?

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

### Is Cupcake Maker free?

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

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

Cupcake Maker is rated higher. Donut Maker averages 4.6 out of 5 from 121 ratings, while Cupcake Maker averages 4.8 from 2.3K ratings.

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

Cupcake Maker shows ads; Donut Maker does not.

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

Donut Maker ships an update every 6 weeks, and Cupcake Maker fortnightly. Most recently, Donut Maker was updated on October 4, 2026 and Cupcake Maker on October 14, 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.*