# Gingerbread Crazy Chef vs Cookie Maker & Cooking Games

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Gingerbread Crazy Chef at 67% against Cookie Maker & Cooking Games's 32%. Gingerbread Crazy Chef also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.2 vs 3.9). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Gingerbread Crazy Chef sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Cookie Maker & Cooking Games sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Gingerbread Crazy Chef holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 49 and 48 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Gingerbread Crazy Chef's written reviews are positive against 32% of Cookie Maker & Cooking Games's.

Gingerbread Crazy Chef ships an update every 7 months, Cookie Maker & Cooking Games every 4 months. Both last shipped on October 23, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gingerbread Crazy Chef | Cookie Maker & Cooking Games |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (49 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gingerbread-crazy-chef-cookie-maker/id569863692/reviews)** | [3.9 (48 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cookie-maker-and-cooking-games/id597711224/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **49** | 48 |
| Positive reviews | **67.2% of reviews** | 31.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 4 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 91 MB | 107 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kids Fun Club by TabTale](https://appshunter.io/developer/665886391) | [Ninjafish Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/510662700) |

## What reviewers say

### Gingerbread Crazy Chef

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gingerbread-crazy-chef-cookie-maker/id569863692)

Create and decorate unique gingerbread cookies with a variety of ingredients, outfits, and accessories. Enjoy making shakes or festive drinks with your edible creations. A fun, no-mess baking experience for kids.

**Highlights:** Create dozens of unique gingerbread cookies, Decorate with silly outfits and accessories, Bake cookies in a virtual oven, Make gingerbread shakes with a blender, Design festive drinks with custom glasses, Save and restart creations endlessly

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads! | $0.99 | one-time |
| UNLOCK ALL 15 CANDY DECORATIONS | $2.99 | one-time |
| UNLOCK ALL 50+ DECORATIONS FOR GLASS | $2.99 | one-time |
| UNLOCK ALL FACES, CLOTHES & ACCESSORIES | $4.99 | one-time |
| Super Deal! | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Nostalgic and fun
- 👍 Engaging for kids
- 🍬 Realistic gingerbread making
- 💕 Brings back childhood memories

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 💰 Locked content behind paywall
- 📺 Intrusive ads
- 🔍 Limited gameplay options

**Reported bugs**

- App not opening or loading
- Purchased content not working
- Inconsistent performance across devices

**Requested features**

- More cooking/baking options
- Ability to save/share creations
- Expanded customization options
- Reduced in-app purchases


### Cookie Maker & Cooking Games

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cookie-maker-and-cooking-games/id597711224)

Create, bake, and decorate your own virtual cookies. Mix ingredients, shape dough, bake, and then add fun toppings and backgrounds to your delicious creations. Enjoy eating your custom cookies with a simple tap!

**Highlights:** Create and bake virtual cookies, Mix ingredients, Shape dough with various cutters, Decorate with frosting and toppings, Customize backgrounds and plates, Interactive eating experience

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock All Candy | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Fun Items | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Icing | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Plates | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Sprinkles | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Frosting | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Cookie Cutters | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Cookie Types | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Master Cookie Maker - Unlock Everything | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Kids love the game
- 👍 Fun and engaging gameplay
- 👍 Good for learning cooking
- 👍 Variety of cookie types
- 👍 Allows cookie shape selection

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😠 Too many ads
- 😠 Ads interrupt gameplay
- 😠 Ads in paid version
- 😠 Frustrating ad frequency
- 😠 Invisible cookies after purchase

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes after mixing
- Dough not appearing
- Frosting not working
- Cookies not showing on plate
- App crashes after mixer

**Requested features**

- Remove ads from paid version
- Fix in-app purchase issues
- Add more unlocked cookies
- Improve game stability
- Change app layout


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Gingerbread Crazy Chef free?

Gingerbread Crazy Chef is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Cookie Maker & Cooking Games free?

Cookie Maker & Cooking Games is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Gingerbread Crazy Chef or Cookie Maker & Cooking Games?

Gingerbread Crazy Chef is rated higher. Gingerbread Crazy Chef averages 4.2 out of 5 from 49 ratings, while Cookie Maker & Cooking Games averages 3.9 from 48 ratings.

### Do Gingerbread Crazy Chef or Cookie Maker & Cooking Games have ads?

Cookie Maker & Cooking Games shows ads; Gingerbread Crazy Chef does not.

### Which is updated more often, Gingerbread Crazy Chef or Cookie Maker & Cooking Games?

Gingerbread Crazy Chef ships an update every 7 months, and Cookie Maker & Cooking Games every 4 months. Most recently, Gingerbread Crazy Chef was updated on October 23, 2026 and Cookie Maker & Cooking Games on October 23, 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.*