# Bake Sketch vs 9PM

The clearest difference is update cadence: Bake Sketch at every 2 days against 9PM's every 4 days. Bake Sketch also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bake Sketch sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month and 9PM sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Bake Sketch against 5.0 for 9PM. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Bake Sketch ships an update every 2 days, 9PM every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bake Sketch | 9PM |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bake-sketch/id6756247277/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/9pm-visual-diary/id6798402761/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 4 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 48 MB | 108 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Richard Maidla](https://appshunter.io/developer/1859414318) | [9PM Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/6798402763) |

## What reviewers say

### Bake Sketch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bake-sketch/id6756247277)

Transform your food photos into animated illustrations with this creative companion app. Easily add custom text and annotations to tell the story behind your bakes. Perfect for sharing your culinary creations on social media.

**Highlights:** Instant animated illustration from photos, No drawing skills required, Simple and intuitive interface, Add custom titles and annotations, Portrait and Landscape layouts for social media, Transforms food photography into art

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bake Sketch Subscription | $2.99 | per month |


### 9PM

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/9pm-visual-diary/id6798402761)

This app allows users to share daily photo and video dumps with trusted friends and family. Posts are automatically published at 9 PM, revealing everyone's day. It offers a private space for creative expression without pressure from strangers.

**Highlights:** Daily photo and video posting, Automatic 9 PM posting, Private social network, Trusted contact sharing, Visual life diary, React, reply, and share

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 9PM Membership Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| 9PM Membership Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Claim a Username | $4.99 | one-time |
| Claim a 3-Letter Username | $49.99 | one-time |
| Claim a 2-Letter Username | $499.99 | one-time |
| Claim a 1-Letter Username | $999.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bake Sketch free?

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

### Is 9PM free?

9PM is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Bake Sketch or 9PM?

Bake Sketch and 9PM are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Bake Sketch or 9PM have ads?

Neither Bake Sketch nor 9PM shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bake Sketch or 9PM?

Bake Sketch ships an update every 2 days, and 9PM every 4 days. Most recently, Bake Sketch was updated on September 30, 2026 and 9PM on October 1, 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.*