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Dessert DIY

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Dessert DIY is generally considered a fun and relaxing game, particularly for its creative aspects and prank features, but it is heavily criticized for an overwhelming number of intrusive ads, some of which are deemed inappropriate for children.

4.6★ lifetime (370,473) Free + in-app purchases since 2022 by CRAZY LABS BY TABTALE , G.P. updated 0.1 mo ago recent negative 21% 120 reviews across 2 regions
Excessive Ads Fun & Creative Gameplay Inappropriate Content Bugs & Glitches
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recent reviews across 2 regions, vs the 4.6★ lifetime average

Dessert DIY is a free-to-play game where users create various desserts, including options for pranking characters like exes or bosses. While many users find the gameplay entertaining and satisfying, the experience is frequently marred by an excessive quantity of ads that appear after almost every action.

What users like

  • Engaging and fun gameplay, allowing creativity in making desserts.R1R9R11R18
  • Includes unique prank features for making 'gross' desserts for specific characters.R9R23R63R64
  • Offers a relaxing and satisfying experience.R3R11R15R70
  • Can be played offline, though some features like watching ads for items require internet.R14R40R85

What users complain about

  • Excessive and frequent ads, appearing after almost every action or step.R2R7R8R13
  • Some ads and game content are considered inappropriate for young children.R8R53R72R147
  • Experiences bugs, such as items disappearing or features not working as intended.R21R36R59R113
  • Gameplay can become repetitive or boring over time, lacking sufficient variety or challenge.R10R30R73R72
  • Difficulty unlocking items or accessing content without watching ads or waiting.R14R59R83R105

Latest update · v3.7.0

What the developer says changed (the verdict above weighs this against what reviewers report):

Some tiny little bugs were causing mischief, but we caught them all! Now, your game runs like a dream—super smooth, super fun, and better than ever! Update now and dive back in!

Recurring themes

Excessive Ads negative
The most prevalent complaint is the overwhelming number of ads, frequently appearing after every single action or step in the game. Users report ads being long, unskippable, and making the game unplayable, even contradicting the developer's notes about 'super smooth' gameplay. Some users also report ads even in a 'paid version' or when trying to skip bonuses.R2R7R8R13
Fun & Creative Gameplay positive
Despite the ad issues, many users genuinely enjoy the core gameplay of making desserts, finding it fun, satisfying, and relaxing. The ability to create various items, including 'prank' desserts for specific characters, is a highlight.R1R3R5R6
Inappropriate Content negative
Several reviewers express concern about inappropriate content, both in the ads shown and within the game's scenarios, such as making 'disgusting' desserts for exes or bosses, which some find unsuitable for younger players.R8R25R53R72
Bugs & Glitches negative
Despite the developer's notes claiming bug fixes, recent reviews still mention issues like items falling off the table, game glitches, items disappearing, or features not working as expected.R21R36R59R113

Who it's for

This game is for players who enjoy creative, casual dessert-making games and are willing to tolerate a very high frequency of ads R8. It might appeal to those who like the 'prank' aspect of making gross desserts for fictional characters R9R23. However, it is not recommended for young children due to potentially inappropriate ads and game content R8R53R72R147.

Evidence note: The recent reviews show a strong negative sentiment regarding ads, which contradicts the lifetime rating and the developer's recent update notes about bug fixes and smooth performance. The volume of complaints about ads is very high, suggesting this is a critical issue for current users.

Frequently asked

Does Dessert DIY have a lot of ads?
Yes, Dessert DIY has an excessive amount of ads, with many users reporting an ad appearing after almost every single action or step in the game, making the gameplay experience frustrating and often unplayable R2R7R8R13.
Is Dessert DIY suitable for kids?
Dessert DIY is generally not recommended for young children, as many reviewers report that both the in-game ads and some of the game's content (such as making 'disgusting' desserts for exes or bosses) can be inappropriate for kids under 12 R8R53R72R147.
Can you play Dessert DIY offline?
Yes, some users report that Dessert DIY can be played without an internet connection, though certain features like watching videos to unlock items may not work R14R40R85.

What reviewers actually said

Built only from these 120 real reviews (foreign ones translated). Superscripts jump to the quote here. Apple has no per-review links, so [ref] opens that app's reviews on the App Store.

  1. [R1] 5/5 · US THIS IS SUCH A GOOD GAME!: So I downloaded this and thought it was gonna be like the other games !? An it wasn’t Soo fun download it too it’s so fun! lol!
  2. [R9] 5/5 · US Best game ever I love it: so I thought this game was just gonna be a scam like the others, but it wasn’t. It’s so cool. Nice you make desserts prank people with the desserts and it’s fun competitions you can play. Please download. This app is the best.
  3. [R11] 5/5 · US Hailey: So satisfying and fun
  4. [R18] 5/5 · US So this game is actually really fun. I just game a five out of five because it’s fun it’s entertain: 5-5
  5. [R23] 5/5 · US Me and my sisters: Love this game ,it makes me think I’m actually a ice cream maker or candy or cake or Jell-O and I love pranks I can pull on exes bosses that got you fired and I just love making stuff for people this is the best ice cream making game played. Thank you whoever created it.
  6. [R63] 5/5 · US Try this game out: I love making sweet and some disgusting ones
  7. [R64] 5/5 · US Dessert diy: Dessert diy is a great idea for a fun game and you can make your customers feel happy or even feel grossed out by it
  8. [R3] 5/5 · US Great: It’s calm and relaxing
  9. [R15] 4/5 · US Review: This is a really good and satisfying game to play I love it ❤️❤️❤️
  10. [R70] 5/5 · US Game: Some adds but so fun and relaxing
  11. [R14] 5/5 · US Amazing But: This game is really fun but every time I try to get something that you have to watch a video for it says that I don’t have internet. And I know that that is false because my other games need WiFi and I can play them it is also on cellular and even that doesn’t work. So it is actually ok.
  12. [R40] 5/5 · US I like this day because this fun game you don’t have to use noWi-Fi: and you don’t have to use my Wi-Fi
  13. [R85] 5/5 · US Why this game is so fun: Dessert die is so FUN you can make nasty things for people and get 5 star and you barely need internet
  14. [R2] 1/5 · US Quá nhiều quảng cáo: Game thì như cak
  15. [R7] 4/5 · US Great game, WAY too many ads: I love this game and all, but it has WAY too many ads. Literally, after every instruction, there’s an AD!! Please fix this, because I have very low patience and it’s driving me BONKERS!! Thanks for the understanding!!!! :)
  16. [R8] 1/5 · US This game is fun but...: I think its a really fun game with good intentions but there are WAY TO MANY ADDS there is an ad after everything you do and it's like 30sec long and you can't play without Internet so you are forced to watch ads I think you can buy 0 ads but what if you are just a kid??!! It's fun without the ads tho but some requests are kinda inappropriate for little kids to be honest
  17. [R13] 3/5 · US TO MANY ADDS: I love this game but there are just SO MANY ADDS!
  18. [R53] 5/5 · US Can you please read this it would help a lot if you really want this game: So if you’re younger than 12 I don’t think you should get this game because it’s really inappropriate the ads are really inappropriate so if you’re Seven or younger than 12 I would not get this game but is pretty fun after all
  19. [R72] 1/5 · US Horrible: Horrible game. Ads are inappropriate. Teaching children likely under 13 to “give ice cream with buts and stuff” for your boss or ex. Boring. I played this for 10 minutes and got bored.
  20. [R147] 1/5 · CA Fun game but...: THERES SO MUCH ADS!!!! Like every second theres an ad, like i got a sex ad and im 11! Like what?!
  21. [R21] 2/5 · US Oreo cookies: So the Oreos keep falling out of the table when I pick them, I suggest you fix this problem before I delete this app.
  22. [R36] 4/5 · US 4 and a half: Amazing except for when it glitches sometimes and adds too many but I love it other wise
  23. [R59] 5/5 · US Free: It keeps on shutting me out of the app I also think everything should be free you don’t have to earn it
  24. [R113] 2/5 · CA Insane amount of bugs: This game is very fun and addictive, but sometimes, after I serve a VIP customer, I get free VIP items, but I somehow lose them in further levels, and get them back after a few levels. Also, sometimes after I give the manager a dessert to give his ex-employee, he never gives it to him, and there’s just an animation of him, happy in his office. It’s really strange, and I hope
  25. [R10] 3/5 · US Is it just me?: I feel like this game is OK but not great. Is it just just me, but I don't like this game. I deleted in 1-5 hours.
  26. [R30] 1/5 · US Horrifying: I gave this game a five star so it could be the most seen. I would honestly give this game a three star rating, because it is like almost exactly the same as all the other DIY games I know. And also because this game has way too many adds, I know adds are for games to stay in business but the adds are sooooo LOOOONG and this game isn’t even good enough for it to stay in business. I d
  27. [R73] 3/5 · US Sigh: Good but BORING!!!
  28. [R83] 3/5 · US I thought it be different: I love dessert DIY but Billy thing is well. I thought you would get to choose like what to make and stuff but you have to watch ads for a ton of things and doesn’t even let you watch an ad to get the stuff you have to wait so long to unlock stuff it’s kind of driving me crazy I’m getting really annoyed.
  29. [R105] 3/5 · CA Ur in for a treat: No ADS!!!!!!!!!! Too much. I have to watch an add to win the tournament
  30. [R5] 5/5 · US The game: The game is so adorable
  31. [R6] 5/5 · US Love it try it: I love it so much
  32. [R25] 3/5 · US My review of this game: I don't like the game very much because there is poop and poison, and I am a Muslim and I don't like these things. I hope they are removed immediately. · translated

Synthesized from 120 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store