Comparison

SweetsMap vs Bakery Search

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

Head to head
About

SweetsMap

Record your favorite sweets and cafes on a personalized map. Save sweet memories with intuitive mapping, custom ratings, and iCloud synchronization. Explore your sweet journey with a unique, visual diary.

Highlights
  • Map-based recording
  • Intuitive search and logging
  • Themed UI based on sweets
  • Personalized ratings and notes
  • Map view of recorded spots
  • iCloud data synchronization
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SweetsMap is your personal diary for sweets lovers—wagashi, Western pastries, cafés, and more. Some memories aren’t for social media. They’re just yours. SweetsMap lets you quietly map those sweet moments with simple, intuitive controls. KEY FEATURES Easy search & logging Powered by MapKit—search a shop by name to pin its location, or save right from where you are. Themes that match your sweets The UI shifts with what you’re recording: matcha green for wagashi, berry pink for pâtisserie, mocha brown for cafés (and a lavender look for afternoon tea). Your own ratings & notes Rate places with stars and leave private notes—just for you. Look back on the map See every spot you’ve saved. Tap a pin for details anytime. iCloud sync Your data stays in your iCloud account, so it’s ready after a device change. SWEETSMAP PRO (one-time purchase) • Unlimited records (free version: up to 3) • Map styles: satellite & hybrid • Priority access to upcoming Pro features From the tiny bakery you found on a walk to the historic wagashi shop you discovered while traveling—turn your footsteps into a one-of-a-kind sweets map that’s yours alone.

About

Bakery Search

Features
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Find Your Perfect Bakery, Effortlessly Bakery Search helps you discover nearby bakeries, artisan shops, and cafes on a beautiful map. Just search around your location and find delicious fresh bread in seconds. FEATURES Map-Based Search Search for bakeries around your current location or any area on the map. Results appear as icons so you can see everything at a glance. Set your search radius from 500m to 10km. List View with Distances Switch between map and list views instantly. The distance-sorted list makes it easy to find the closest bakery in seconds. Route & Navigation Select any bakery to see the route directly on the map. Switch between walking and driving to check estimated travel time and distance. Tap "Navigate" to launch turn-by-turn directions in Apple Maps. Save Your Favorites Bookmark bakeries you love and revisit them anytime from your saved list. Perfect for keeping track of places you want to go back to. Type Filters - Bakery (chain stores & large shops) - Artisan (handmade, sourdough, independent) - Cafe (bakery cafes & coffee shops) Filter by one or more types to find exactly what you're looking for. Personalize Choose from multiple color themes and background colors. Full English and Japanese language support. PERFECT FOR - Morning walkers looking for fresh bread nearby - Travelers wanting to find local bakeries - Bread lovers exploring new shops - Anyone who wants to organize their favorite spots - Food enthusiasts who take their daily bread seriously PRIVACY Location is used only for bakery search and route display. No personal data is collected or transmitted externally. Start your bread day the right way. Download Bakery Search and discover what's baking near you.

Screenshots

SweetsMap3 screens
Bakery Search4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bakery Search at none against SweetsMap's 1. Bakery Search also leads on iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). SweetsMap's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). 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. SweetsMap sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Bakery Search asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SweetsMap ships an update every 3 weeks, Bakery Search every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
SweetsMap versus Bakery Search: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSweetsMapBakery Search
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS26.017.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJUNICHI HASHIMOTOBYNET

In-app purchases

1 purchases

SweetsMap

One-time1
  • SweetsMap Pro$2.99
None

Bakery Search

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SweetsMap free?
SweetsMap is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bakery Search free?
Bakery Search is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SweetsMap or Bakery Search have ads?
Neither SweetsMap nor Bakery Search shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SweetsMap or Bakery Search?
SweetsMap ships an update every 3 weeks, and Bakery Search every 2 months. Most recently, SweetsMap was updated on October 31, 2026 and Bakery Search on October 28, 2026.

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