# Marshmallow Maker by Bluebear vs Maker

The clearest difference is rating: Marshmallow Maker by Bluebear at 4.8 against Maker's 3.6. Marshmallow Maker by Bluebear also leads on review sentiment (80% vs 50%) and update cadence (weekly vs every 5 months). Maker's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

Marshmallow Maker by Bluebear holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Marshmallow Maker by Bluebear has 1K ratings behind it against 62, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Marshmallow Maker by Bluebear's written reviews are positive against 50% of Maker's.

Marshmallow Maker by Bluebear ships an update weekly, Maker every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Marshmallow Maker by Bluebear | Maker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marshmallow-maker-by-bluebear/id453037570/reviews)** | [3.6 (62 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maker-snow-cone/id597321729/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1K** | 62 |
| Positive reviews | **80.4% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 46 MB | 57 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Bluebear Technologies Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/522548950) | [Maker Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/576284747) |

## What reviewers say

### Marshmallow Maker by Bluebear

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marshmallow-maker-by-bluebear/id453037570)

Roast marshmallows over a virtual campfire, then decorate them with various dips, frostings, and toppings. Enjoy your creations or play a mini-game where you squash marshmallows.

**Highlights:** Roast marshmallows over a virtual campfire, Decorate with frostings, dips, and toppings, Marshmallow squishing mini-game, Share creations via email or social media, Save creations to photo album

**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 | $29.99 | per year |
| Bluebear FoodPass Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Unlock Everything & No Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bluebear FoodPass Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun
- 👍 Awesome
- 👍 Great game
- 👍 Fantastic
- 👍 Amazing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Locked content requires payment
- 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes
- 🔍 Limited features without paying
- 🤔 Gets boring after a while

**Reported bugs**

- Chocolate flooding issue
- Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Unlock all content for free
- Add more free features
- Make a breakfast/meal maker app
- Add a chocolate, donut, or other dessert maker
- Create a burger or sandwich maker


### Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maker-snow-cone/id597321729)

Create your own virtual snow cones with a vast selection of flavors, cups, and decorations. Enjoy a fun, refreshing experience with mini-games and share your creations with friends.

**Highlights:** Choose from a wide selection of cones and cups, Fill with thousands of delicious flavors, Design with cool decorations, Multi-flavor options, Mini-game for adding ice, Share creations with friends

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| More Flavors | $0.99 | one-time |
| More Cups | $0.99 | one-time |
| More Spoons | $0.99 | one-time |
| Decoration Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Christmas Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Master Pack | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Clean, simple, and fun gameplay
- 👶 Great for kids and stress relief
- 🎨 Good variety of flavors and shapes
- 💰 Free to play
- 🎮 Easy to learn mechanics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Excessive ads throughout gameplay
- 🔒 Too many locked items requiring payment
- 😴 Gets boring quickly after initial play
- 🎵 Poor or annoying music
- ⚙️ Confusing gameplay mechanics

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Game freezes during gameplay
- Unable to pour ice into machine
- Difficulty getting ice pack in
- App won't start or load properly

**Requested features**

- Reduce or eliminate ads
- Unlock more items without payment
- Add more levels and challenges
- Improve game difficulty and progression
- Add more gameplay variety


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Marshmallow Maker by Bluebear free?

Marshmallow Maker by Bluebear is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Maker free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Marshmallow Maker by Bluebear or Maker?

Marshmallow Maker by Bluebear is rated higher. Marshmallow Maker by Bluebear averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while Maker averages 3.6 from 62 ratings.

### Do Marshmallow Maker by Bluebear or Maker have ads?

Neither Marshmallow Maker by Bluebear nor Maker shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Marshmallow Maker by Bluebear or Maker?

Marshmallow Maker by Bluebear ships an update weekly, and Maker every 5 months. Most recently, Marshmallow Maker by Bluebear was updated on October 22, 2026 and Maker on October 20, 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.*