# Cafe Master! vs Ice Cream, Now!

The clearest difference is update cadence: Ice Cream, Now! at every 9 days against Cafe Master!'s every 4 months. Ice Cream, Now! also leads on review sentiment (33% vs 11%). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cafe Master! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Ice Cream, Now! sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Cafe Master! against 4.7 for Ice Cream, Now!. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 406 and 304 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 11% of Cafe Master!'s written reviews are positive against 33% of Ice Cream, Now!'s.

Cafe Master! ships an update every 4 months, Ice Cream, Now! every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cafe Master! | Ice Cream, Now! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (406 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cafe-master/id6444248061/reviews) | **[4.7 (304 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ice-cream-now/id6482998099/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **406** | 304 |
| Positive reviews | 10.7% of reviews | **33.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 233 MB | 267 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [FTY LLC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1225503009) | [OverX](https://appshunter.io/developer/1654082062) |

## What reviewers say

### Cafe Master!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cafe-master/id6444248061)

Experience the daily life of a coffee shop clerk in this simulation game. Brew coffee, serve customers, and manage your earnings to expand your business. A relaxing way to pass the time.

**Highlights:** Brew coffee, Serve customers, Manage store earnings, Scale up business, Time-passing simulation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| remove ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and engaging gameplay concept
- 😊 Enjoyable game mechanics when ads aren't interrupting
- ⭐ Good game design for those who can play it

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Excessive and intrusive ads throughout gameplay
- 💰 Paid ad removal doesn't actually remove ads
- 🐛 Frequent game crashes and glitches
- 🔒 Game progression blocked at various levels
- ⚠️ Insufficient starting currency to play

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes on phone
- Level progression won't unlock (Level 3, Level 5)
- Second cafe features don't work properly
- Game stuck on 'release table' screen
- Insufficient starting money to begin gameplay

**Requested features**

- More levels and content
- Reduce frequency of ads
- Fix ad removal feature to actually work
- Improve game progression system


### Ice Cream, Now!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ice-cream-now/id6482998099)

Manage your own virtual ice cream and cake shop. Create custom ice cream flavors, bake and decorate cakes, and serve customers at the drive-thru. Experience the joy of running a sweet business and delighting customers with delicious treats.

**Highlights:** Create custom ice cream flavors, Bake and decorate cakes, Serve customers at drive-thru, Manage a virtual shop, Unlock new recipes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Money 1000 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Ticket 3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Money 5000 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Ticket 5 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Advert block | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ticket 10 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Money 10000 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| VIP Pack | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cafe Master! free?

Cafe Master! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Ice Cream, Now! free?

Ice Cream, Now! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Cafe Master! or Ice Cream, Now!?

Ice Cream, Now! is rated higher. Cafe Master! averages 4.6 out of 5 from 406 ratings, while Ice Cream, Now! averages 4.7 from 304 ratings.

### Do Cafe Master! or Ice Cream, Now! have ads?

Both Cafe Master! and Ice Cream, Now! show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cafe Master! or Ice Cream, Now!?

Cafe Master! ships an update every 4 months, and Ice Cream, Now! every 9 days. Most recently, Cafe Master! was updated on November 3, 2026 and Ice Cream, Now! on October 30, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*