Comparison

Pastry Chef Pro vs Cake Recipes

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Pastry Chef Pro

This app offers a curated collection of high-quality, exclusive pastry recipes with detailed instructions and beautiful photos. It includes a unit converter and chef tips, designed for home cooks and professionals alike. Access to over 100 recipes requires a subscription.

Highlights
  • Exclusive, world-class pastry recipes
  • High-definition recipe photos
  • Detailed instructions and chef tips
  • Integrated unit converter (temperature, volume, weight, length)
  • Offline access to content
  • Categorized and searchable recipes
Features
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Pastry Chef is an "offline" educational cooking App developed for people who enjoy food and cooking, particularly desserts. Pastry Chef provides a list of unique pastry recipes tested in professional kitchens around the World with precise instructions, beautiful photos, chef tips, techniques, product/recipe history and a four unit converter, all inside a clean and simple user interface. Don't expect to find thousands of recipes from the internet because Pastry Chef's priority is not quantity but quality of recipes which are normally hard to find or kept private by most Chefs. You'll find that Pastry Chef is a "must have App" for any Student, Cook, Teacher or experienced Pastry Chefs. BEST RECIPES Quality of recipes is what Pastry Chef is all about, so we have gathered the best pastry recipes to go along with high definition photos for the user to cherish. The recipes are unique industry proven used by Master Chefs all over the World. DESIGN THAT WORKS The Pastry Chef team believes recipe design is critical for cooking. It needs to be simple and clean yet have order and be delightful for the cook to read. This is hard to achieve and we think Pastry Chef has done it. MAIN FEATURES: • RECIPES - world class recipes with exclusive design • CATEGORIES - get order and easy access to all recipes • SEARCH BAR - find your recipe any time • CONVERTER - convert temperature, volume, weight and length from within the app • No Advertisement • No Internet, No problem - Pastry Chef content is already store in your device The current version provides 4 example recipes and more than 100 recipes after subscription. Enjoy. New Pro auto-renew subscriptions: - 1 year (Gold) | 3 month (Silver) | 1 month (Bronze) - Full access to more than 100 Recipes - Full access to categories, appendix and converter - Full access packages ABOUT SUBSCRIPTIONS • Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period.

 • Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase.
 • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. 

• Terms of use (Pastry Chef Pro): https://www.privacypolicies.com/live/d70ffae3-5097-4922-9d7b-3c50d5e580b9

About

Cake Recipes

Discover a vast collection of cake recipes, from classics to celebration specials, with step-by-step instructions and cooking videos. Access all recipes offline, making it perfect for bakers of all levels to create delicious homemade treats anytime, anywhere.

Highlights
  • Offline recipe access
  • Extensive recipe collection
  • Celebration and seasonal recipes
  • Step-by-step instructions
  • Cooking videos
  • Favorites and sharing
  • Comprehensive search
Features
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Explore the world of baking with our Cake Recipes Offline app, a comprehensive guide to creating mouthwatering cakes. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting, our app offers a diverse collection of cake recipes to satisfy your sweet cravings. Access a variety of cake categories, from classic favorites to innovative creations, even without an internet connection! Key Features: Offline Access: No internet? No problem! Access a wide range of cake recipes anytime, anywhere. Extensive Collection: Discover 17 categories, including Apple Cake, Banana Cake, Red Velvet Cake, and more. Celebration Specials: Find recipes for every occasion, from Birthday Cake to Wedding-worthy creations. Fresh Ingredients: Dive into recipes featuring seasonal fruits like Peach Cake, Strawberry Cake, and Zucchini Cake. Homemade Delights: Master the art of baking with step-by-step instructions for Homemade Cake, Cupcake, and more. Chocolate Lover's Paradise: Explore rich options with our Chocolate Cake and Bundt Cake recipes. Party-Ready Sheet Cakes: Impress guests with stunning Sheet Cake creations, perfect for gatherings. Favorites: Save your go-to recipes in the Favorites section for quick access. Cooking Videos: Watch step-by-step cooking videos for visual guidance and inspiration. Whole Recipe Search: Easily find specific recipes using our comprehensive search feature. Why Choose Cake Recipes Offline? No Internet Required: Access recipes anytime, even in areas with limited connectivity. Easy Navigation: Find your favorite recipes quickly with user-friendly category filters. Save and Share: Bookmark recipes and share them with fellow baking enthusiasts. Time-Tested Recipes: Enjoy a curated collection of tried-and-true recipes for perfect cakes every time. Unlock the joy of baking with Cake Recipes Offline – your passport to a world of sweet, homemade delights. Download now and embark on a culinary journey that's as satisfying as the first bite of a freshly baked cake!

Screenshots

Pastry Chef Pro4 screens
Cake Recipes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Cake Recipes at 100% against Pastry Chef Pro's 21%. Cake Recipes also leads on ratings volume (46 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). Pastry Chef Pro's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Pastry Chef Pro sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Cake Recipes sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pastry Chef Pro holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cake Recipes has 46 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 21% of Pastry Chef Pro's written reviews are positive against 100% of Cake Recipes's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pastry Chef Pro ships an update every 4 months, Cake Recipes every 7 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Pastry Chef Pro versus Cake Recipes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPastry Chef ProCake Recipes
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.6 (46 ratings)
Positive reviews21.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings146 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 7 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size135 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChrystian EnriquezElsa George

Customer experience

Pastry Chef Pro

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive21.4%
Neutral14.3%
Negative64.3%

Cake Recipes

All ratings46 ratings
Positive93.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.5%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Pastry Chef Pro

Subscriptions3
  • Bronze Member$7.991 Month
  • Silver Member$17.993 Months
  • Gold Member$49.991 Year
1 purchases

Cake Recipes

One-time1
  • Cake Recipes Premium$9.99

Questions

Is Pastry Chef Pro free?
Pastry Chef Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cake Recipes free?
Cake Recipes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pastry Chef Pro or Cake Recipes?
Pastry Chef Pro is rated higher. Pastry Chef Pro averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Cake Recipes averages 4.6 from 46 ratings.
Do Pastry Chef Pro or Cake Recipes have ads?
Cake Recipes shows ads; Pastry Chef Pro does not.
Which is updated more often, Pastry Chef Pro or Cake Recipes?
Pastry Chef Pro ships an update every 4 months, and Cake Recipes every 7 months. Most recently, Pastry Chef Pro was updated on October 24, 2026 and Cake Recipes on October 24, 2026.

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