# Cookie Jam vs Bumblewick

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Bumblewick at 100% against Cookie Jam's 63%. Bumblewick also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 weeks) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Cookie Jam's advantage is ratings volume (497K vs 5) and chart position (#105 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cookie Jam sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Bumblewick sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Bumblewick holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cookie Jam has 497K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Cookie Jam's written reviews are positive against 100% of Bumblewick's.

Cookie Jam ships an update every 2 weeks, Bumblewick every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cookie Jam | Bumblewick |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (497K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cookie-jam-match-3-games/id727296976/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bumblewick/id6783455561/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **497K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 62.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#105** | — |
| Size | 289 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Jam City, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/290671617) | [Eddie Grimm](https://appshunter.io/developer/6783455563) |

## What reviewers say

### Cookie Jam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cookie-jam-match-3-games/id727296976)

**Currently charting:** #105 Top Grossing · Puzzle, #117 Top Grossing · Casual (US App Store)

Engage in thousands of challenging match-3 puzzles featuring cookies and candy. Swap, match, and blast treats to clear the board, fill orders, and progress through dessert-themed levels. Enjoy new puzzles weekly and collect powerful boosters to achieve high scores.

**Highlights:** Thousands of unique match-3 levels, New puzzles added weekly, Collect powerful boosters and power-ups, Compete on leaderboards, Limited-time events and rewards, Sync across devices via Facebook

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Order of 25 coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 50 coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 40% discount on 135 coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Sweet Treat Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Stack of 135 coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Sweet Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Jar of 275 coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Sampler Pack | $13.99 | one-time |
| Box of 575 coins | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🍪 Fun and addictive game
- 👍 Relaxing and challenging gameplay
- 🎨 Cute and creative visuals
- 🎁 Generous with freebies and rewards

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 🤬 Aggressive monetization tactics
- ⏱️ Slow response times and lag
- 🤯 Frustratingly difficult levels

**Reported bugs**

- Game resets progress and levels
- Rewards not properly credited
- Spinning wheel feature not working
- Orientation lock causing issues

**Requested features**

- More ways to earn in-game currency
- Option to disable annoying ads
- Ability to sync progress across devices
- Improved level design and difficulty curve


### Bumblewick

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bumblewick/id6783455561)

Tap to keep magical items airborne in this charming arcade juggler. Master one-handed controls, unlock spells, and collect whimsical companions. Enjoy a storybook world with a dynamic sky and original art.

**Highlights:** One-tap controls, Unlockable spells, Collectible companions, Day-night sky cycle, Original art and soundtrack, Daily login bonus

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 150 Magic Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| 900 Magic Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 2,000 Magic Coins | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cookie Jam free?

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

### Is Bumblewick free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Cookie Jam or Bumblewick?

Bumblewick is rated higher. Cookie Jam averages 4.7 out of 5 from 497K ratings, while Bumblewick averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Cookie Jam or Bumblewick have ads?

Both Cookie Jam and Bumblewick show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cookie Jam or Bumblewick?

Cookie Jam ships an update every 2 weeks, and Bumblewick every 2 days. Most recently, Cookie Jam was updated on November 1, 2026 and Bumblewick 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.*