# Bakery Story

> Cooking Game for a Master Chef

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id400506026](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id400506026)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id400506026`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Storm8 Studios
- **Category:** Adventure
- **Rating:** 4.30 / 5 (15,299 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.2.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-20
- **First published:** 2010-12-02
- **Size:** 220 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-17
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/bakery-story/id400506026)
- **Website:** [http://www.storm8-studios.com](http://www.storm8-studios.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.storm8-studios.com/privacy/](http://www.storm8-studios.com/privacy/)

## Description

Bakery Story is a top-rated virtual bakery game where you design and decorate your dream bakery. Build the layout, pick thousands of decor items, and customize a menu of delicious treats to wow customers.

Connect with friends, share recipes, and grow your bakery with weekly updates. This online game includes social features and optional in-app purchases, with internet required for play.

## Rankings

- #14,564 — Overall
- #58 — story

## Review summary

Bakery Story remains a beloved, slow-paced décor game for many players who’ve kept playing for years, drawn by its customization, cozy social vibe, and evolving seasonal goals. However, a majority of reviews flag intrusive ads, heavy monetization with gem-based expansions, and progress that depends on having neighbors. Additional concerns include perceived lack of meaningful updates and occasional glitches. Overall, it’s nostalgic and creative, but the user experience is frequently interrupted by ads and monetization hurdles.

### Pros

- Rich decorating and customization options to design the bakery.
- Long-running appeal and nostalgia; players have enjoyed it for years.
- Social/neighbor features with chatting and visiting neighbors.
- Updates and seasonal content provide freshness and occasional performance improvements.
- Relaxing, casual gameplay suitable for unwinding.

### Cons

- Intrusive ads and pop-ups that disrupt startup and gameplay.
- Heavy monetization with gem-based progress and expensive expansions.
- Progress often depends on having neighbors; progress is hard without a player community.
- Perceived lack of meaningful updates and an aging feel.
- Occasional glitches and bugs, including item disappearances and game resets.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id400506026)