# Black Hole Buffet vs Cake Master

Black Hole Buffet and Cake Master both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 68% of Black Hole Buffet's written reviews are positive against 27% of Cake Master's. Cake Master's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Black Hole Buffet sells 19 one-off in-app purchases and Cake Master sells 15 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 — 4.7 for Black Hole Buffet against 4.8 for Cake Master. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 714 and 501 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 68% of Black Hole Buffet's written reviews are positive against 27% of Cake Master's.

Black Hole Buffet ships an update every 2 weeks, Cake Master every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Black Hole Buffet | Cake Master |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (714 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/black-hole-buffet/id6747735306/reviews) | **[4.8 (501 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cake-master-drop-puzzle/id6749851493/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **714** | 501 |
| Positive reviews | **68.3% of reviews** | 27.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 716 MB | 452 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [静雨 李](https://appshunter.io/developer/1567529235) | [Blackgems Global](https://appshunter.io/developer/1789503035) |

## What reviewers say

### Black Hole Buffet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/black-hole-buffet/id6747735306)

Engage in a satisfying puzzle game where you control a black hole to swallow and sort items through colorful levels. Compete in tournaments, team up with others, and unlock recipes for a fun and challenging experience.

**Highlights:** Control black hole gravity, Swallow and sort items, Compete in game tournaments, Team up and socialize, Collect items and unlock recipes, Win rewards and power-ups

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (19)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| star pass 0.99 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1 level gift 1.99 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1000valuepack199 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 3 level gift 3.99 | $3.99 | one-time |
| supportpackage499 | $4.99 | one-time |
| piggy bank 4.99 | $4.99 | one-time |
| adparrot 5.99 | $5.99 | one-time |
| 2 b pass 6.99 | $6.99 | one-time |
| b pass 6.99 | $6.99 | one-time |
| 5000valuepack799 | $7.99 | one-time |
| sea package 8.99 | $8.99 | one-time |
| all package 8.99 | $8.99 | one-time |
| adparrot 9.99 | $9.99 | one-time |
| smallgoldcoins999 | $9.99 | one-time |
| luxurynoads999 | $9.99 | one-time |
| parrot package 9.99 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2 pass 9.99 | $9.99 | one-time |
| luxury no ads b 12.99 | $12.99 | one-time |
| middlegoldcoins1999 | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and entertaining
- 🚀 Easy mechanics
- 🚀 Clean gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent freezes and crashes
- 🐛 Levels not populating properly
- 🐛 Repetitive gameplay
- 🔋 Excessive ads after every level

**Reported bugs**

- Game not downloading fully
- Levels not clearing properly
- Incompatibility issues

**Requested features**

- Zen mode with no time limit
- More collectibles and themes


### Cake Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cake-master-drop-puzzle/id6749851493)

Help a cute critter bake delicious cakes by matching and collecting various ingredients like fruits and treats. Solve sweet puzzle levels with unique challenges and explore charming maps filled with surprises. Enjoy a relaxing and creative gameplay experience.

**Highlights:** Match & collect tasty items, Create cakes, Collect different objects, Relaxing, fun time, Explore different maps, Sweet puzzle levels

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coin Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Natural Gift 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Welcome Pack 2 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Adventurer Pack | $5.49 | one-time |
| Event Pack 1 | $6.49 | one-time |
| Champion Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Mini Bundle | $7.49 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 2 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Natural Gift 2 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads Only | $8.99 | one-time |
| Journey Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads Premium Bundle | $14.49 | one-time |
| Small Bundle | $14.99 | one-time |
| Medium Bundle | $18.49 | one-time |
| Large Bundle | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Enjoyable game
- 👍 No in-app purchases
- 💡 Challenging without being frustrating

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Progress reset after updates
- 🐛 Glitches on level 165
- 🐛 Ads reappearing after paid removal

**Reported bugs**

- Progress reset
- Glitches preventing level completion

**Requested features**

- Fix level 165 glitch
- Improve race mode consistency


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Black Hole Buffet free?

Black Hole Buffet is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Cake Master free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Black Hole Buffet or Cake Master?

Cake Master is rated higher. Black Hole Buffet averages 4.7 out of 5 from 714 ratings, while Cake Master averages 4.8 from 501 ratings.

### Do Black Hole Buffet or Cake Master have ads?

Both Black Hole Buffet and Cake Master show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Black Hole Buffet or Cake Master?

Black Hole Buffet ships an update every 2 weeks, and Cake Master every 6 days. Most recently, Black Hole Buffet was updated on October 25, 2026 and Cake Master on October 24, 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.*