Comparison

Bake & Decorate vs Make

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

Head to head
About

Bake & Decorate

This monthly magazine offers over 85 recipes and step-by-step cake decorating tutorials for all skill levels. It covers popular bakes, classics, savory options, and advanced techniques like modeling and airbrushing. Readers also get business advice and product news from industry experts.

Highlights
  • Over 85 recipes
  • Step-by-step tutorials
  • Cake decorating techniques
  • Business advice for bakers
  • Product news and tips
  • Covers cupcakes, tray bakes, and more
Features
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Catering for all skill levels from beginner to professional, as well as those in business, this monthly 112-page magazine is a one-stop-shop for all things baking and cake decorating. With over 85 recipes and cake decorating step-by-step tutorials, it includes the latest popular bakes plus all the classics, including cupcakes, tray bakes, biscuits, savoury makes and free from recipes, plus all the latest techniques in cake decorating such as modelling, illusion cakes, airbrushing and cake carving – plus so much more. Readers will also enjoy the benefits of business advice from industry experts, the latest product news and top tips from the best cake and bake artists. Taking you through your cake making journey, from the bake to the decorating and beyond. ---------------------------------------------- This is a free app download. Within the app users can purchase the current issue and back issues. Subscriptions are also available within the application. A subscription will start from the latest issue. -The subscription will renew automatically unless cancelled more than 24 hours before the end of the current period. You will be charged for renewal within 24 hours of the end of the current period, for the same duration and at the current subscription rate for the product. -You may turn off the auto-renewal of subscriptions through your Account Settings, however you are not able to cancel the current subscription during its active period. -Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase and any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when a subscription to that publication is purchased. -If a subscription offers a free trial, at the end of the trial period, you will be charged the full price of the subscription. You may cancel a subscription during its free trial period via the subscription settings on your iTunes account. This must be done 24 hours before the end of the subscription period to avoid being charged. Users can register for/ login to a pocketmags account in-app. This will protect their issues in the case of a lost device and allow browsing of purchases on multiple platforms. Existing pocketmags users can retrieve their purchases by logging into their account. We recommend loading the app for the first time in a wi-fi area so that all issue data is retrieved. If your app will not load past the splash page after a first install or an update, please delete and reinstall the app from the App Store Help and frequently asked questions can be accessed in-app and on pocketmags. If you have any problems at all please do not hesitate to contact us: help@pocketmags.com -------------------- You can find our privacy policy here: http://www.pocketmags.com/privacy.aspx You can find our terms and conditions here: http://www.pocketmags.com/terms.aspx

About

Make

Create unique cake recipes by mixing and matching different cake bases and frostings. Save your personalized creations with photos and share them with friends. This app offers a simple, beautiful interface for bakers of all levels.

Highlights
  • Mix and match cake and frosting combinations
  • Complete recipes with ingredients and instructions
  • Save recipes with photos
  • Share recipes with friends
  • Simple and beautiful interface
  • Suitable for all skill levels
Features
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A mix and match cake recipe app that allows for unique recipe combinations. No account required 1. 30 unique combinations (6 cakes × 5 frostings) 2. Complete recipes with ingredients and instructions 3. Save with photos - personalize your collection 4. Share recipes with friends and family 5. Easy to use - simple, beautiful interface 6. Perfect for all bakers - beginners to experts All your data stays on your user device period Your Privacy Matters • All data stored on your device only • No account required • No personal information collected • No ads or tracking • Delete anytime View my privacy policy: https://www.jessicaux.art/PrivacyPolicy/make-cake 1. For Informational Purposes Only All recipes, instructions, and nutritional information provided in Make-Cake are for informational purposes only. We do not provide professional medical, nutritional, or culinary advice. Your use of the information provided is at your own risk. 2. Food Safety & Internal Temperatures Cooking is an inherent risk. It is your responsibility to ensure that all ingredients are handled, stored, and cooked according to food safety guidelines. Always use a calibrated food thermometer to ensure meat, poultry, and seafood reach safe internal temperatures (e.g., 165°F for poultry). Make-Cake is not responsible for any foodborne illness resulting from undercooked food or improper handling. 3. Allergies and Dietary Restrictions While we may tag recipes as "Gluten-Free," "Vegan," or "Nut-Free," we cannot guarantee that the ingredients you purchase are free from cross-contamination. Always read the labels of your specific ingredients. If you have a severe allergy, consult with a medical professional before trying new recipes. 4. Equipment and Environment Oven temperatures, altitude, and kitchen equipment vary significantly. Cooking times provided are estimates. Make-Cake is not liable for any damage to property, kitchenware, or personal injury (such as burns or cuts) sustained while following these recipes. 5. User Discretion By using this app, you acknowledge that you are responsible for your own safety in the kitchen. If a technique seems unsafe or beyond your skill level, do not attempt it.

Screenshots

Bake & Decorate4 screens
Make2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Make at 5.0 against Bake & Decorate's 4.2. Make also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and review sentiment (100% vs 67%). Bake & Decorate's advantage is update cadence (every 7 months vs every 48 months) and ratings volume (13 vs 1). On price, ads and device support 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. Bake & Decorate sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Make asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Make holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bake & Decorate has 13 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Bake & Decorate's written reviews are positive against 100% of Make's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bake & Decorate ships an update every 7 months, Make every 48 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Bake & Decorate versus Make: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBake & DecorateMake
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (13 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings13 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 7 months — betterEvery 48 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.2 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWarners Group Publications PLCJessica Miller

Customer experience

Bake & Decorate

All ratings13 ratings
Positive84.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative15.4%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

Make

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Bake & Decorate

Subscriptions5
  • Baking Heaven 1M Auto Sub$3.991 Month
  • Baking Heaven Auto-Renewable Subscription$10.993 Months
  • Baking Heaven Auto-Renewable Subscription$15.991 Year
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  • Baking Heaven Auto Renewable$20.496 Months
  • Baking Heaven Renewable Subscription 21 Month trial$29.991 Year
One-time5
  • Baking Heaven S... (pp:204173)$2.99
  • Baking Heaven Au... (pp:64654)$2.99
  • Baking Heaven Su... (pp:51329)$2.99
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  • Baking Heaven Ea... (pp:31570)$2.99
  • Baking Heaven Su... (pp:31569)$2.99
None

Make

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bake & Decorate free?
Bake & Decorate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Make free?
Make is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Bake & Decorate or Make?
Make is rated higher. Bake & Decorate averages 4.2 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Make averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Bake & Decorate or Make have ads?
Neither Bake & Decorate nor Make shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bake & Decorate or Make?
Bake & Decorate ships an update every 7 months, and Make every 48 months. Most recently, Bake & Decorate was updated on November 1, 2026 and Make on October 24, 2026.

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