# Donut Maker vs Make Candy

The clearest difference is ads: Donut Maker at none against Make Candy's shown. Donut Maker also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). Make Candy's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks) and review sentiment (79% vs 60%). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Donut Maker against 4.7 for Make Candy. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Make Candy has 1.5K ratings behind it against 123, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 60% of Donut Maker's written reviews are positive against 79% of Make Candy's.

Donut Maker ships an update every 6 weeks, Make Candy weekly. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Donut Maker | Make Candy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (123 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/donut-maker/id418722846/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/make-candy-food-making-games/id597830129/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 123 | **1.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 60.4% of reviews | **79.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 71 MB | 61 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


### Make Candy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/make-candy-food-making-games/id597830129)

Create your dream candy combinations by picking and mixing a vast assortment of sweets. Decorate your candy bag and discover how popular candies are made with interactive creators. Enjoy a fun, virtual candy store experience.

**Highlights:** Pick and mix a variety of sweets, Create candy combinations, Decorate candy bags, Candy creation mini-games, Interactive cooking processes

**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 FoodPass Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Bluebear FoodPass Annual | $24.99 | 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 to make candy
- 👍 Ability to decorate candy bags
- 🤩 Engaging and creative

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Many features locked behind paywall
- 🤔 Limited selection of candies to make
- 😕 Repetitive gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Candy sometimes gets stuck on the scale
- Bag decorating feature can be glitchy

**Requested features**

- Add more candy options like gummy bears, licorice, and chocolate
- Unlock all features for a one-time purchase
- Introduce new gameplay modes like breakfast or dinner maker


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Donut Maker free?

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

### Is Make Candy free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Donut Maker or Make Candy?

Make Candy is rated higher. Donut Maker averages 4.6 out of 5 from 123 ratings, while Make Candy averages 4.7 from 1.5K ratings.

### Do Donut Maker or Make Candy have ads?

Make Candy shows ads; Donut Maker does not.

### Which is updated more often, Donut Maker or Make Candy?

Donut Maker ships an update every 6 weeks, and Make Candy weekly. Most recently, Donut Maker was updated on October 29, 2026 and Make Candy on October 29, 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.*