# Cake Match vs Cupcake

The clearest difference is monetization model: Cake Match at free with in-app purchases against Cupcake's subscription. Cake Match also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs monthly) and review sentiment (40% vs 32%). Cupcake's advantage is ratings volume (177 vs 7) and rating (4.2 vs 4.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cake Match sells 27 one-off in-app purchases and Cupcake sells 20 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Cupcake holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cupcake has 177 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 40% of Cake Match's written reviews are positive against 32% of Cupcake's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Cake Match ships an update every 2 days, Cupcake monthly. The most recent releases landed on August 12, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cake Match | Cupcake |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cake-match-sort-3d/id6630366550/reviews) | **[4.2 (177 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cupcake-sorting-match/id6740943503/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **177** |
| Positive reviews | **40.0% of reviews** | 31.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 244 MB | 222 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [ABI GLOBAL LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1743349083) | [嘉伟 李](https://appshunter.io/developer/1770098552) |

## What reviewers say

### Cake Match

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cake-match-sort-3d/id6630366550)

Engage in a visually appealing puzzle game where you sort and match colorful cake slices on plates to complete desserts. Progress through challenging levels that test your logic and planning skills in a relaxing atmosphere. Unlock new cake varieties as you advance.

**Highlights:** Sort and match colorful cake slices, Complete delicious cake treats, Progress through challenging levels, Relaxing atmosphere with smooth animations, Unlock new types of cakes and pies

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (27)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10 Hammers | $1.99 | one-time |
| Mini coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Piggy bank | $1.99 | one-time |
| 10 Swaps | $1.99 | one-time |
| 10 Rerolls | $1.99 | one-time |
| Treasue 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 7 Super hammers | $2.99 | one-time |
| 20 Hammers | $3.99 | one-time |
| Skin | $3.99 | one-time |
| 20 Swaps | $3.99 | one-time |
| 20 Rerolls | $3.99 | one-time |
| Hot deal - Super sale | $4.99 | one-time |
| Super hammer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $6.99 | one-time |
| 35 Hammers | $6.99 | one-time |
| 15 Super hammers | $6.99 | one-time |
| Small coins | $7.99 | one-time |
| Booster pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| 40 Swaps | $7.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Hot deal | $9.99 | one-time |
| 50 Rerolls | $9.99 | one-time |
| Royal Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Medium coins | $14.99 | one-time |
| Big coins | $29.99 | one-time |
| Super coins | $54.99 | one-time |


### Cupcake

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cupcake-sorting-match/id6740943503)

Engage your mind with a visually charming sorting and matching game. Explore a world of colorful cupcakes, solve increasingly challenging puzzles, and compete globally. A delightful way to relax and sharpen your observational skills.

**Highlights:** Cupcake sorting and matching puzzles, Vast and expanding level collection, Gradually increasing difficulty, Meticulously designed graphics, Lively background music, Global leaderboard for competition

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (20)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| com.cupcake.sortingmatchgame22 | $19.99 | per 7 days |
| lucky_gift | $1.99 | one-time |
| no_ads_coupons | $1.99 | one-time |
| revive | $3.99 | one-time |
| Prop_gold_coins1 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 700diamonds | $4.99 | one-time |
| 5 days gift | $4.99 | one-time |
| 600coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| noads | $7.99 | one-time |
| Prop_gold_coins3 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Supergift | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1500diamonds | $9.99 | one-time |
| no_ads | $9.99 | one-time |
| Prop_gold_coins5 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 3000diamonds | $19.99 | one-time |
| addcell | $19.99 | one-time |
| 4500coins | $39.99 | one-time |
| 15000diamonds | $99.99 | one-time |
| 12000coins | $99.99 | one-time |
| subscribe lifetime | $149.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Smooth and intuitive operation
- 🎨 Beautiful and colorful visuals
- 🤗 Cute and charming characters
- 🧠 Challenging yet satisfying puzzles
- 🎉 Sense of accomplishment after solving puzzles

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional freezing and crashes
- 💰 Concerns about monetization and ads

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing when using double coins feature
- Inability to progress past certain levels

**Requested features**

- Option to disable ads or double coins
- Improved level progression and difficulty scaling


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cake Match free?

Cake Match is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Cupcake free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Cake Match or Cupcake?

Cupcake is rated higher. Cake Match averages 4.0 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Cupcake averages 4.2 from 177 ratings.

### Do Cake Match or Cupcake have ads?

Both Cake Match and Cupcake show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cake Match or Cupcake?

Cake Match ships an update every 2 days, and Cupcake monthly. Most recently, Cake Match was updated on August 12, 2026 and Cupcake on September 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.*