# Sweet Candy Maker Games vs Cupcake Maker

The clearest difference is rating: Cupcake Maker at 4.8 against Sweet Candy Maker Games's 4.2. Cupcake Maker also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). Sweet Candy Maker Games's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sweet Candy Maker Games sells 10 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 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 860 and 2.3K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of Sweet Candy Maker Games's written reviews are positive against 79% of Cupcake Maker's.

Sweet Candy Maker Games ships an update every 2 months, Cupcake Maker fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sweet Candy Maker Games | Cupcake Maker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (860 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sweet-candy-maker-games/id544563310/reviews) | **[4.8 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cupcake-maker-baking-games/id557898813/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 860 | **2.3K** |
| Positive reviews | 76.7% of reviews | **79.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 172 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

### Sweet Candy Maker Games

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sweet-candy-maker-games/id544563310)

Become a food chef and create a variety of sweet treats like candy bars, gummies, and lollipops. Experiment with different flavors, shapes, and ingredients to make delicious and fun candies.

**Highlights:** Create 18 types of candy, Make chocolate, gum, and sweets, Design candy bars and gummies, Craft lollipops and sour strips, Use fun candy machines

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Handful of Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Candy Corn | $4.99 | one-time |
| Candy Cane Maker | $4.99 | one-time |
| Peeps Maker | $4.99 | one-time |
| Chocolate Bunnies Maker | $4.99 | one-time |
| Fruit Bursts Maker | $4.99 | one-time |
| Sour Strips Maker | $4.99 | one-time |
| Cotton Candy Maker | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gum Maker | $5.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Makers | $35.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🍬 Nostalgic and fun
- 🍭 Satisfying candy-making experience
- 🎨 Customization and creativity
- 🕹️ Engaging and addictive gameplay
- 💾 Childhood memories and nostalgia

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🔒 Locked content and features
- 📺 Too many ads
- 🐛 Technical issues and bugs

**Reported bugs**

- Screen freezing and crashing
- Inability to use certain features
- Inconsistent coin rewards

**Requested features**

- More free candy options
- Improved graphics and visuals
- Ability to earn coins without ads
- More variety of candy and treats


### 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 Sweet Candy Maker Games free?

Sweet Candy Maker Games 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, Sweet Candy Maker Games or Cupcake Maker?

Cupcake Maker is rated higher. Sweet Candy Maker Games averages 4.2 out of 5 from 860 ratings, while Cupcake Maker averages 4.8 from 2.3K ratings.

### Do Sweet Candy Maker Games or Cupcake Maker have ads?

Cupcake Maker shows ads; Sweet Candy Maker Games does not.

### Which is updated more often, Sweet Candy Maker Games or Cupcake Maker?

Sweet Candy Maker Games ships an update every 2 months, and Cupcake Maker fortnightly. Most recently, Sweet Candy Maker Games was updated on October 24, 2026 and Cupcake Maker on October 24, 2026.

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