# Donut Maker vs Snow Cone Maker

The clearest difference is update cadence: Snow Cone Maker at weekly against Donut Maker's every 6 weeks. Snow Cone Maker also leads on review sentiment (83% vs 61%) and ratings volume (2.3K vs 123). Donut Maker's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Donut Maker sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Snow Cone 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.

Snow Cone Maker holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Snow Cone Maker has 2.3K ratings behind it against 123, 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 83% of Snow Cone Maker's.

Donut Maker ships an update every 6 weeks, Snow Cone Maker weekly. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Donut Maker | Snow Cone Maker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (123 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/donut-maker/id418722846/reviews) | **[4.8 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snow-cone-maker-by-bluebear/id567772069/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 123 | **2.3K** |
| Positive reviews | 60.9% of reviews | **82.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 71 MB | 69 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


### Snow Cone Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snow-cone-maker-by-bluebear/id567772069)

Create virtual snow cones by crushing ice, selecting cones, and adding your favorite flavors and toppings. Enjoy a fun, interactive dessert-making experience.

**Highlights:** Crush ice into fine powder, Choose from decorated cones, Scoop and shape shaved ice, Add favorite flavors, Apply toppings and extras

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Food Pass | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Bluebear Food Pass 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 |
| Unlock Everything & Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bluebear FoodPass Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and creative
- 🎨 Lots of customization options
- 🍧 Enjoyable snow cone making experience
- 🤩 Great for kids

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Too many locked features
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and freezes
- 🙄 Boring after a while

**Reported bugs**

- Buttons covered by ads
- Inability to restore purchases
- Freezing when selecting flavors

**Requested features**

- Unlock all features for free
- Add more food making options (burgers, tacos, pancakes, etc.)
- Introduce a scoring/progression system
- Improve overall gameplay and interactivity


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Donut Maker free?

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

### Is Snow Cone Maker free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Donut Maker or Snow Cone Maker?

Snow Cone Maker is rated higher. Donut Maker averages 4.6 out of 5 from 123 ratings, while Snow Cone Maker averages 4.8 from 2.3K ratings.

### Do Donut Maker or Snow Cone Maker have ads?

Neither Donut Maker nor Snow Cone Maker shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Donut Maker or Snow Cone Maker?

Donut Maker ships an update every 6 weeks, and Snow Cone Maker weekly. Most recently, Donut Maker was updated on October 26, 2026 and Snow Cone Maker on October 26, 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.*