# Cupcake vs Mystical Graffiti Forest

The clearest difference is monetization model: Mystical Graffiti Forest at free with in-app purchases against Cupcake's subscription. Mystical Graffiti Forest also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (55% vs 32%). Cupcake's advantage is rating (4.1 vs 3.6) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cupcake sells 20 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per 7 days and Mystical Graffiti Forest sells 32 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Cupcake holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 162 and 61 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 32% of Cupcake's written reviews are positive against 55% of Mystical Graffiti Forest's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Cupcake ships an update every 2 months, Mystical Graffiti Forest every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cupcake | Mystical Graffiti Forest |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.1 (162 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cupcake-sorting-match/id6740943503/reviews)** | [3.6 (61 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mystical-graffiti-forest/id6743198562/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **162** | 61 |
| Positive reviews | 31.8% of reviews | **54.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#113** |
| Size | 225 MB | 277 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [嘉伟 李](https://appshunter.io/developer/1770098552) | [DAYLEN DIAZ](https://appshunter.io/developer/1877011842) |

## What reviewers say

### 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, Vision Pro support

**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


### Mystical Graffiti Forest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mystical-graffiti-forest/id6743198562)

**Currently charting:** #113 Top Free · Adventure (US App Store)

Embark on an adventure in a magical forest with this synthesis game. Complete tasks to earn branches, exchange them for treasure chests, and unlock exclusive character outfits. Discover a unique blend of puzzle-solving and collection.

**Highlights:** Adventure synthesis gameplay, Magical forest theme, Earn branches from tasks, Exchange branches for treasure chests, Acquire exclusive character outfits

**In-app purchases (32)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| weekly vip | $24.99 | per 7 days |
| monthly vip | $49.99 | per month |
| yearly vip | $149.99 | per year |
| Magic bottle 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bottle001 | $1.99 | one-time |
| New User Special Gift | $1.99 | one-time |
| diamond1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| unlock extra levels -1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Revive Free and Tools | $2.99 | one-time |
| Magic bottle 3 | $3.99 | one-time |
| unlock extra levels -2 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Three days gift | $3.99 | one-time |
| No ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| value pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| unlock extra levels-3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bottle002 | $4.99 | one-time |
| gift pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Remove interstitial Ad | $5.99 | one-time |
| Bottle003 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Magic bottle 5 | $9.99 | one-time |
| weekly member | $9.99 | one-time |
| background pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bottle004 | $9.99 | one-time |
| wallpaper pack | $12.99 | one-time |
| monthly membership | $19.99 | one-time |
| Bottle005 | $39.99 | one-time |
| diamond pack 3 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Bottle006 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Special Bundle4 | $49.99 | one-time |
| lifetime membership | $99.99 | one-time |
| Special Bundle6 | $99.99 | one-time |
| Special Bundle8 | $249.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 💡 Variety of games
- 👍 Fun and entertaining

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and crashes
- 🔒 Issues with in-app purchases
- 🐛 Problems with gallery and pictures

**Reported bugs**

- Constant crashes at level 6
- App crashes when changing pictures
- Gallery not working properly

**Requested features**

- More game options and levels
- Ability to win real money
- Improved stability and performance


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cupcake free?

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

### Is Mystical Graffiti Forest free?

Mystical Graffiti Forest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Cupcake or Mystical Graffiti Forest?

Cupcake is rated higher. Cupcake averages 4.1 out of 5 from 162 ratings, while Mystical Graffiti Forest averages 3.6 from 61 ratings.

### Do Cupcake or Mystical Graffiti Forest have ads?

Both Cupcake and Mystical Graffiti Forest show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cupcake or Mystical Graffiti Forest?

Cupcake ships an update every 2 months, and Mystical Graffiti Forest every 9 days. Most recently, Cupcake was updated on October 16, 2026 and Mystical Graffiti Forest on October 19, 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.*