# Cupcake Mania™

> Tasty Match 3 Puzzle Games

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id867833019](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id867833019)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id867833019`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Storm8 Studios
- **Category:** Casual
- **Rating:** 4.30 / 5 (1,474 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.6.5
- **Last updated:** 2025-11-04
- **First published:** 2014-06-19
- **Size:** 197 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-18
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/cupcake-mania/id867833019)
- **Website:** [http://www.storm8-studios.com](http://www.storm8-studios.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.storm8.com/notice-of-privacy/](http://www.storm8.com/notice-of-privacy/)

## Description

Cupcake Mania™ is a delicious match-3 puzzle adventure from Storm8. Match and collect pastries—Cupcakes, Donuts, Macarons—across 500+ levels as Bruno the Bear tries to steal your treats, with Heidi the Cupcake Guru guiding your world-spanning baking quest.

With free-to-play access and regular updates, you’ll unlock boosts like CupQuake and Oven Mitt, perform powerful matches such as Sugar Rush and Sprinkle Shock, and challenge friends on Facebook for top scores.

## Rankings

- #48,056 — Overall
- #14 — udio

## Review summary

Reviewers praise Cupcake Mania for its cute visuals, music, and simple, engaging gameplay, especially among long-time players. However, they repeatedly report crashes, heavy advertising, stale updates and perceived abandonment, and monetization frustrations that detract from the experience.

### Pros

- Long-time appeal; many players have been enjoying it for years and consider it a favorite.
- Cute visuals and pleasant music.
- Simple, engaging gameplay that stays true to its premise.
- Nostalgia and continued engagement; players keep coming back for the familiar experience.

### Cons

- Frequent crashes and freezes during play, often causing loss of progress and lives.
- Overabundant, unskippable ads and issues with ad rewards.
- Lack of updates for years; publishers appear to have abandoned the game.
- Monetization friction: need to buy points/gems and limited free rewards.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id867833019)