Comparison

Bakedown vs Home Baking Recipes

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Bakedown

Effortlessly import, organize, and customize your favorite baking recipes from the web or by scanning photos. Focus on the joy of baking with clean, clutter-free instructions and a "Bake Mode" to keep your screen active. AI-powered shortening provides concise steps.

Highlights
  • Import recipes from web URLs
  • Scan and extract recipes from photos
  • Organize recipes into custom books
  • AI-powered recipe shortening
  • Bake Mode to keep screen awake
  • Instant sharing from browser
Features
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Bake Smarter with Bakedown Streamline your baking experience with Bakedown! Import, organize, and customize your favorite pastry recipes—whether from the web or a photo—so you can focus on the joy of baking, not scrolling through ads. Bakedown removes the clutter so you can work with clean recipes. It's like magic! Import Baking Recipes Effortlessly Paste any recipe URL, and Bakedown extracts just the ingredients and instructions. No more wading through blog posts, ads, or long intros—just the details you need to get baking. Snap & Save Recipes with Your Camera Found a recipe in a book or on packaging? Use your phone’s camera to scan and extract the recipe. The app intelligently identifies ingredients and steps, making it easy to add new finds to your collection. Create & Organize Recipe Books Save all your recipes into custom baking books—whether for cakes, breads, or decadent pastries. Easily add recipes to multiple books, search by title, and create as many collections as you like. Instant Recipe Sharing from the Browser No need to copy and paste! While browsing, click the share icon and tap “Bakedown” to instantly import ingredients and instructions. Perfect for baking blogs and recipe sites. Bake Mode: Keep Your Screen On Say goodbye to your phone turning off mid-recipe! Activate Bake Mode to keep your screen awake while you work through each step. AI-Powered Recipe Shortener Get straight to the point with our AI feature. Condense lengthy instructions into clear, concise steps without losing the essence of the original. You can always tap to reference the original wording. Supports Popular Baking Sites We’ve tailored our algorithm for baking lovers! Seamlessly import recipes from these sites (and many others): • The New York Times Cooking • Sally’s Baking Addiction • Bon Appétit • Martha Stewart • Food Network • AllRecipes • The Cakeculator • Delish • Southern Living • Pillsbury • King Arthur Baking Let Bakedown declutter your recipes and free up your time so you can get back to what you love doing! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Home Baking Recipes

Learn the science behind baking with bite-sized lessons and guided journeys. Progress through skill levels, unlock new recipes, and bake delicious treats from cookies to croissants.

Highlights
  • Bite-sized baking science lessons
  • Guided baking journeys by skill level
  • Unlockable recipes
  • Daily Bake system
  • Built-in timers for baking steps
  • Progress tracking with XP
Features
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Bunbee is your cozy little baking companion that helps you grow from curious beginner to confident home baker, one sweet step at a time. Instead of throwing complicated recipes at you, Bunbee teaches you how baking actually works. Why does dough rise. What makes cake fluffy. How do you get that perfect golden crust. You will learn the science in simple, bite sized lessons and then use it right away in real recipes. Follow a guided baking journey Travel through five baking worlds that build your skills layer by layer. Start with the basics like flour, sugar, butter, and eggs. Learn how yeast creates rise. Discover how to knead, fold, and laminate dough. Understand your oven and how heat transforms batter into magic. Finish with frosting, stacking, and decorating like a pro. Each lesson is short, clear, and friendly. Earn XP as you go and unlock new recipes as your skills grow. Bake real treats as you level up At the end of each world, take on a boss bake. Make a soft vanilla cake, fluffy sandwich bread, buttery croissants, rustic artisan bread, and beautiful layer cakes. These are not just recipes. They are milestones in your baking journey. A recipe collection that grows with you Bunbee includes a curated collection of baked goods sorted by difficulty. Start with simple cookies and muffins. Work your way up to enriched breads and laminated pastries. Every recipe has clear steps and built in timers that pop up when it is time to proof, rest, or bake. Something new to bake every day With the Daily Bake system, you will always have something fun waiting for you. Try a quick bake when you are short on time. Practice a skill you just learned. Take on a weekend challenge. Discover seasonal specials. Made for real progress Learn a concept. Practice it. Bake something delicious. Unlock the next level. Bunbee makes learning to bake feel playful, structured, and deeply satisfying. If you have ever wanted to truly understand baking and not just follow recipes, Bunbee is here to help you rise. YOU NEED AN ACTIVE SUBSCRIPTION TO ACCESS ANY FEATURES WITHIN THE BUNBEE APP. Privacy Policy: https://akro-in.si/privacy Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA): https://akro-in.si/terms

Screenshots

Bakedown4 screens
Home Baking Recipes4 screens

Verdict

The call

Bakedown and Home Baking Recipes both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Bakedown's written reviews are positive against 0% of Home Baking Recipes's. Bakedown also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and chart position (#190 vs unranked). Home Baking Recipes's advantage is ratings volume (17 vs 4). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Bakedown sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Home Baking Recipes sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Bakedown holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 17 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Bakedown's written reviews are positive against 0% of Home Baking Recipes's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bakedown ships an update every 8 days, Home Baking Recipes every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on July 27, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Bakedown versus Home Baking Recipes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBakedownHome Baking Recipes
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (4 ratings) — better4.6 (17 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings417 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 daysEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
Best chart rank#190 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size97 MB75 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJoseph Mullerakroin

Customer experience

Bakedown

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Home Baking Recipes

All ratings17 ratings
Positive94.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.9%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Bakedown

Subscriptions3
  • Bakedown Premium3 Days trial2 variants$4.991 Month
  • Bakedown Premium$19.991 Year
  • Bakedown Premium$24.991 Year
6 purchases

Home Baking Recipes

Subscriptions5
  • Bunbee7 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Bunbee1 Month trial$12.991 Month
  • Bunbee$39.991 Year
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  • Bunbee$49.991 Year
  • Bunbee1 Year trial$59.991 Year
One-time1
  • Bunbee$99.99

Questions

Is Bakedown free?
Bakedown is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Home Baking Recipes free?
Home Baking Recipes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Bakedown or Home Baking Recipes?
Bakedown is rated higher. Bakedown averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Home Baking Recipes averages 4.6 from 17 ratings.
Do Bakedown or Home Baking Recipes have ads?
Neither Bakedown nor Home Baking Recipes shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bakedown or Home Baking Recipes?
Bakedown ships an update every 8 days, and Home Baking Recipes every 5 days. Most recently, Bakedown was updated on July 27, 2026 and Home Baking Recipes on September 7, 2026.

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