# Coffee Shop Maker Game vs Coffee Stack

The clearest difference is rating: Coffee Stack at 4.7 against Coffee Shop Maker Game's 4.1. Coffee Stack also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 11 months) and ratings volume (547K vs 45). Coffee Shop Maker Game's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Coffee Shop Maker Game sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Coffee Stack sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Coffee Stack holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Coffee Stack has 547K ratings behind it against 45, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 51% of Coffee Shop Maker Game's written reviews are positive against 70% of Coffee Stack's.

Coffee Shop Maker Game ships an update every 11 months, Coffee Stack weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Coffee Shop Maker Game | Coffee Stack |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (45 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coffee-shop-maker-game/id544962252/reviews) | **[4.7 (547K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coffee-stack/id1591921962/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 45 | **547K** |
| Positive reviews | 50.5% of reviews | **69.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#207** |
| Size | 83 MB | 568 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Sunstorm Interactive](https://appshunter.io/developer/335280912) | [Rollic Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1452111779) |

## What reviewers say

### Coffee Shop Maker Game

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coffee-shop-maker-game/id544962252)

Design and run your own virtual coffee shop. Create a variety of hot beverages, frozen drinks, and sweet treats. Customize your creations with different ingredients, syrups, and decorative toppings.

**Highlights:** Create coffee, tea, and hot chocolate, Make frozen and blended drinks, Add flavored syrups, Decorate with toppings and straws, Design smoothies, Customize cup designs

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Cappuccino | $3.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Tea | $3.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Hot Chocolate | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Coffee | $5.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Smoothie | $5.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Everything | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Fun and engaging game
- 🍵 Variety of drinks to make
- 📱 Realistic coffee shop simulation
- 👍 Easy to use interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Many features locked behind paywall
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 💤 Becomes repetitive and boring after a while
- 📺 Excessive ads interrupting gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes when trying to make tea or frozen coffee
- Freezes or goes back to home screen during gameplay
- Certain drink options not functioning properly

**Requested features**

- More drink options beyond coffee, tea, and smoothies
- Ability to customize drinks with additional toppings and flavors
- Unlock all features without having to pay
- Improve stability and reduce crashes


### Coffee Stack

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coffee-stack/id1591921962)

**Currently charting:** #207 Top Free · Racing (US App Store)

Engage in a satisfying cup stacking experience with a coffee shop theme. Stack cups, customize drinks with flavors, sleeves, and lids, and serve happy customers. Design and upgrade your dream coffee shop to build your own coffee empire.

**Highlights:** Cup stacking mechanics, Drink customization, Customer service simulation, Coffee shop design and upgrades, Unlock new recipes, Easy controls for all ages

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Double Hand | $6.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| Movement Speed | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Satisfying coffee-making experience
- 👍 Ability to customize coffee cups and shop
- 👍 Relaxing and calming game
- 👍 No WiFi required

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💢 Too many ads, interrupting gameplay
- 🐛 Glitches and crashes
- 🔋 Battery-draining
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🤔 Repetitive levels and content

**Reported bugs**

- Progress reset after updates
- Freezing and crashing issues
- Inability to access certain features
- Ads not working as intended

**Requested features**

- Add more customization options for coffee shop
- Introduce more varied levels and challenges
- Reduce frequency of ads or offer ad-free option
- Fix progress loss and glitches
- Improve battery optimization


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Coffee Shop Maker Game free?

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

### Is Coffee Stack free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Coffee Shop Maker Game or Coffee Stack?

Coffee Stack is rated higher. Coffee Shop Maker Game averages 4.1 out of 5 from 45 ratings, while Coffee Stack averages 4.7 from 547K ratings.

### Do Coffee Shop Maker Game or Coffee Stack have ads?

Coffee Stack shows ads; Coffee Shop Maker Game does not.

### Which is updated more often, Coffee Shop Maker Game or Coffee Stack?

Coffee Shop Maker Game ships an update every 11 months, and Coffee Stack weekly. Most recently, Coffee Shop Maker Game was updated on September 9, 2026 and Coffee Stack on September 25, 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.*