# Cupcake Maker vs Alien Shoot

The clearest difference is rating: Alien Shoot at 5.0 against Cupcake Maker's 4.5. Alien Shoot also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 19 months). Cupcake Maker's advantage is ratings volume (321 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cupcake Maker sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Alien Shoot sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Alien Shoot holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cupcake Maker has 321 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 84% of Cupcake Maker's written reviews are positive against 100% of Alien Shoot's.

Cupcake Maker ships an update every 19 months, Alien Shoot every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cupcake Maker | Alien Shoot |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (321 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cupcake-maker-cooking-games/id966827477/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alien-shoot/id1456517665/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **321** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 84.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 19 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 58 MB | 158 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.4 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Top Crazy Games LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/477614649) | [UYO Entertainment Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/873521902) |

## What reviewers say

### Cupcake Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cupcake-maker-cooking-games/id966827477)

Create and decorate your own virtual cupcakes with a variety of shapes, flavors, and toppings. Mix ingredients, design unique treats, and enjoy your delicious creations.

**Highlights:** Choose cupcake shapes, Select favorite flavors, Mix ingredients, Decorate cupcakes, Variety of decorations

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Everything Upgrade! | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and engaging for kids
- 👍 No ads mentioned positively
- 👍 Creative and enjoyable gameplay
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Good for learning basic skills

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😠 Many items locked behind paywalls
- 😠 Frustrating ad interruptions
- 😠 Limited free options
- 😠 Can make users hungry
- 😠 Repetitive gameplay for some

**Requested features**

- Add more free items
- Create a part two or sequels
- Unlock more items without purchase


### Alien Shoot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alien-shoot/id1456517665)

A free pixel shooting game where players use quick thinking and judgment to shoot pixel balls, upgrade their spacecraft, and defeat bosses. It offers a challenging and exciting experience suitable for quick breaks and relaxation.

**Highlights:** Free to play, no in-game purchases required, One-handed operation, Challenging pixel ball splitting mechanics, Upgrade spacecraft and weapons, Mysterious Boss battles, Dynamic and clear pixel graphics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cupcake Maker free?

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

### Is Alien Shoot free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Cupcake Maker or Alien Shoot?

Alien Shoot is rated higher. Cupcake Maker averages 4.5 out of 5 from 321 ratings, while Alien Shoot averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Cupcake Maker or Alien Shoot have ads?

Cupcake Maker shows ads; Alien Shoot does not.

### Which is updated more often, Cupcake Maker or Alien Shoot?

Cupcake Maker ships an update every 19 months, and Alien Shoot every 4 days. Most recently, Cupcake Maker was updated on October 21, 2026 and Alien Shoot on October 12, 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.*