# Candies 'n Curses — Spooky Sugar-Coated Platformer > Spooky sugar-coated platformer with ghost-fighting, power-ups, and pixel art. (iPhone/iPad app by Tako Boy Studios LLC.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/candies-n-curses/id1364187784 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Tako Boy Studios LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1474397347) - Category: Games, Entertainment, Action, Adventure - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.70/5 from 2,984 App Store ratings · 427 written reviews indexed - Age rating: +4 - Requires: iOS 15.0 · 129 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2018-10-23 - Data updated: 2026-08-27 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/candies-n-curses/id1364187784/reviews.md ## What is Candies 'n Curses? Play as Molli Pop as you fend off hordes of adorable ghosts in a twisted mansion forever haunted by the Phantom King! Power-up Molli with new flashlights and abilities as you level up - and team up with ghostly pups and other spectral creatures as you work together to clear the mansion of its sugar-craved evil! Features: - Vaporize ghosts with a wide array of different, upgradeable flashlights; from cursed lanterns to magical beam swords, each flashlight provides a different way to play! - Need an edge to help overcome a difficult stage? Players can equip Charms to their flashlights, enhancing Molli with a multitude of different abilities and power-ups! Some charms even provide Molli with companions to aid her on her ghost-stomping adventure! - Upon completing a stage, players can choose from a randomized set of candies and curses that will provide permanent power bonuses for the remainder of that run. Will you restore all of your hearts hoping to last longer before an untimely demise? Or will you sacrifice defense for ultimate power? The choice is yours! - Visit 6 different regions of the Phantom King's mansion, each teeming with a variety of dangerous ghosts and ghouls. And be prepared to face-off against a mighty boss at the end of each stage! - Participate in Daily Challenges that offer various rewards! - Enjoy beautiful, hand-crafted pixel art with fluid animation that oozes ghostly charm Controls: Control Molli by swiping the screen. Molli runs in one direction automatically, and swiping left or right makes her change direction. Swiping up or down will make her jump between floors. Certain flashlights you can use offer slightly different control schemes. Twitter: @takoboystudios ## Key features - Upgradeable flashlights with unique abilities - Equippable Charms for power-ups and companions - Randomized candies and curses for permanent bonuses - Explore 6 distinct mansion regions - Face challenging bosses at the end of each stage - Participate in Daily Challenges - Hand-crafted pixel art with fluid animation ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Premium | $9.99 | one-time | | Small Soul | $2.99 | one-time | | Medium Soul | $4.99 | one-time | | Large Soul | $9.99 | one-time | | Teeny Soul Bag | $1.99 | one-time | | Souls Doubler | $4.99 | one-time | | Ads Free Pack | $19.99 | one-time | | Launch Sale - Ads Free Pack | $9.99 | one-time | | Ghost Key | $4.99 | one-time | | Spooky Costume Bundle | $9.99 | one-time | | Resident Color Costumes | $4.99 | one-time | ## What do users think of Candies 'n Curses? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 🚀 Fun and addictive gameplay - 🎨 Unique and charming art style - 🎶 Great soundtrack - 👍 Smooth and polished experience - 🔒 No intrusive ads - 💰 Fair monetization model **Cons** - 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs - 🔥 Difficulty spikes and frustrating boss fights - 🔍 Lack of explanations for some game mechanics - 🔍 Unclear progression and goals **Commonly reported bugs** - Game crashes when defeating certain bosses - Purchased items and upgrades disappearing - Inconsistent performance and freezing issues - Ads not working as intended **Most requested features** - More levels, bosses, and content - Ability to save progress and resume runs - Customization options for the protagonist - Multiplayer or co-op mode - More diverse enemy and weapon types ## Recent user reviews (10 of 427) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/candies-n-curses/id1364187784/reviews.md ### 1/5 — Great game but *2026-08-08, version 3.2.30* Genuinely a really great game nothing wrong with it until they puts ads after every floor, ruined the game and made me uninstall immediately. ### 5/5 — Amazing Mobile Game!!! *2026-08-07, version 3.2.30* This game is Amazing! It has great bosses, levels, and story. I especially love the pixelated art style of this game and its OST is definitely in my top 5 video games’ OSTs. ### 5/5 — Thank you Frickbears 3! *2026-06-02, version 3.2.30* I found this game through a fnaf fangame which had this game’s music. I can say this is peak. (Also has W goons!) ### 5/5 — Peak *2026-05-24, version 3.2.30* This game is unironically one of my favorite mobile games definitely will be playing for a long while (pray for more updates🙏) ### 5/5 — AMAZING *2026-02-23, version 3.2.26* Every time I ride the plane or is somewhere waiting I pull out this game! The animation, gameplay and mechanics is just so good. ### 5/5 — Zerei duas vezes, e estou baixando a terceira! *2026-02-22* Joguinho maravilhoso, design bonito, músicas legaiszinhas, desafiante, recomendo muito ### 5/5 — Perfeito *2026-01-01* Sem defeitos, não tem como se arrepender ### 4/5 — so fun and addicting 😭 *2025-10-21, version 3.2.26* at first glance I thought it would be some 8bit open world judging by the app art until I actually played. it is so fun but super underrated?! this game deserves so much more love omg. I do have occasional crashes once in a while but this is still super well made! :) ### 4/5 — Fun but Crashed *2025-09-30, version 3.2.26* This game is really fun but whenever I get to a the Jungle level my game crashes ### 4/5 — Game closes itself :-( *2025-08-27, version 3.2.26* Everything about this game is wonderful, been playing it for a while now! However there’s an issue within the Botanical Ballroom level right now, everything goes fine until the exploding pumpkins start to appear the moment the first one bursts the game closes itself :-( I thought it was an issue with my phone since it’s a bit old, but i already saw some opinions where the same thing happens. I hope this is fixable!! ## Frequently asked questions about Candies 'n Curses ### What is Candies 'n Curses? Candies 'n Curses is a spooky, sugar-coated platformer game where you play as Molli Pop. You'll fend off hordes of adorable ghosts in a haunted mansion, using various flashlights and power-ups to clear the sugar-craved evil. ### What are the key features of Candies 'n Curses? Key features include vaporizing ghosts with a wide array of upgradeable flashlights, equipping Charms for enhanced abilities and companions, and choosing randomized candies and curses for permanent power bonuses. The game also features 6 distinct mansion regions, boss battles, daily challenges, and beautiful pixel art. ### How do I control Molli in Candies 'n Curses? You control Molli by swiping the screen. She runs automatically in one direction, and swiping left or right changes her direction. Swiping up or down makes her jump between floors. Some flashlights may offer slightly different control schemes. ### Is Candies 'n Curses free to play? Yes, the game is free to play. It offers in-app purchases, allowing players to acquire items or enhancements that can aid them in their ghost-stomping adventure. ### What kind of challenges can I expect in Candies 'n Curses? You can expect to face hordes of dangerous ghosts and ghouls across 6 different regions of the Phantom King's mansion. Each stage culminates in a mighty boss battle. Additionally, Daily Challenges offer various rewards for players to pursue. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 3.2.32 — 2026-08-14 - Bookworm Key fixes ### 3.2.30 — 2026-03-20 New Costumes! Dress up in all-new outfits! Each costume comes with unique animations and a fresh look for Molli! Improvements & Fixes * Upgraded our in-app purchasing system for more reliable transactions * Performance improvements across the board, smoother gameplay and faster load times * Fixed various crashes and stability issues * General bug fixes and under-the-hood optimizations ### 3.2.26 — 2025-02-27 We're excited to announce a new update for Candies 'n Curses, which has just dropped! We know it's been a while since our last bug fix, and we genuinely appreciate your patience. To make it worth the wait, we've included several bug fixes, quality-of-life improvements, a brand new Charm, and some fresh Candies and Curses for you to enjoy. We hope these additions make your spooky adventures even more fun! New Additions Bookworm Key (Charm): Start the run in the Undead Library and get 2 random Curses. (Leaderboard mode clear times disabled) Volt Jolt Jelly (Candy): Small chance to Zap another ghost after destroying one. Ghoulie Gumpop (Candy): Soul Heart drop chance increased x5. Phantom Feast Curse (Curse): Gain 4 Soul Heart Points when collecting Hearts at full health. Heart meter fill speed x0.25. Improvements Upgraded the Google Purchasing API - this should resolve a lot of purchasing issues. Necro Scythe changes: Bubblegum Bones now spawn puddles at level 3. Bubblegum Bones now spawn bone projectiles at level 4. Enemy hitboxes have been improved. Assist Mode: Lowers ghost room counts, halves damage taken, and lowers boss health (can be turned off in settings). Leaderboard times will not be posted while assist is on. Removed the "Lose all Health" Maltose effect. Fire Spirit Health lowered to 4hp Ghost King's health lowered to 4hp The countdown timer from pausing no longer displays in Treasure Rooms or when the room boss has been defeated. Increased the time it takes for pickups to despawn. Based on your current combo, Firefly, Torchfly, and Virusfly lantern orbs will now increase in speed. Necro Wisps only spawns poison floor tiles during the Necro Scholar CC boss. Ghost Gifts spawn ectoplasm upon being damaged. Bug Fixes Save logic has been upgraded to fix various save bugs. Fixed a bug that caused Flashlights to sometimes not deal damage. Fixed a bug that caused Molli to jump very high off-screen. ### 3.2.18 — 2023-04-12 New Patch 3.2.18 - Fixed a bug that caused some countries to break floating point values. - Fixed a bug that caused inputs to be dropped. - Play button mode order changed: Normal > CC > Map ### 3.2.16 — 2023-04-10 MANSION MAP When talking to Bunber for the first time, he'll grant you the Mansion Map. Use the Mansion Map to participate in Free Play Mode! Select any stage or boss you'd like to visit and transport there in an instant! Drag 'n drop any Candy or Curse you'd like into your TREASURE slots to experiment! It's a great way to practice - or just have some chaotic fun! BALANCE CHANGES • Phantom King will shoot exactly 4 eye candy peppermints instead of randomly shooting 4-8. Developer Note: The randomness of this attack had implications on the speed running community and felt too long after 4. • Phantom King / Phantom King Omega peppermints now have smaller hurtboxes. • Phantom Worm's worm parts wait 10 frames before becoming invulnerable after being damaged. Allowing the player to damage a second worm part if the damage source is another entity. Developer Note: Speeding up bosses was a big part of this patch • Phantom Worm no longer moves slowly after attacking if it was damaged before attacking. • Reduced spitter spider screen shake. • Bubblegum Bones & Bubblegum Wraiths will now count towards the defeated count. Developer Note: King's Beacon and Necro Scythe's were 2 of the lowest used flashlights in the game, we're hoping this change increases that. • Reduced Fire Spirit's health to 5 from 6. • Reduced Necro Witch's health to 5 from 7. • Reduced Jack's health to 5 from 8. • Reduced Phantom King's health to 4 from 6. • Reduced Necro Scholar's health to 5 from 7. • Reduced Pyro Jack's health to 6 from 8. Developer Note: Most boss fights felt like they were taking too long to finish, we decided to lower the health of those that bothered us the most. • Necro Scholar's falling skull attack now does not increase in speed when she's at a lower health. Developer Note: The increase in speed felt unfair and too hard to dodge for most players. • Hopscotch does not eat your souls anymore, he'll jump every 3 seconds. Developer Note: We felt Hopscotch was under used because he was taking players souls. IMPROVEMENTS • Better error messages when trying to recover your account. • Removed the Ads Free iAP from the store while the Ads Free Combo Pack is still on sale. • Clicking the Ads Free button after a game will display Bunber and the price for purchase, if the launch sale is still active, the Ads Free Combo Pack will be shown instead. • Removed the What's New popup for players that have already seen it. ACCOUNT CHANGES • Tako Account save uploads are less frequent than before to save us on server costs. Here are some tips for uploading your save: 1. Manually upload your save by clicking on your Tako Account Username in settings and clicking "Upload Save". 2. Putting the game into the background will automatically trigger a server save. • You need to be connected to internet in order for Tako Account saves to be uploaded. • Does not effect local saves, those that do not use the Tako Account system or need their save to be uploaded for any reason should not worry. • Online saves are primarily for players that: 1. Want to delete the game but download it again. 2. Use multiple devices to play. 3. Want a backup in case their phone is damaged. • Settings now has a button to see more account options, these include: • Log out of your Tako Account. • If you log out you are able to log back in or create a new account. This will copy your progress over to the new account. • Upload your local save. • Manually upload your local save to the server, since these uploads are less frequent now you may want to do this before playing on another device. • Delete your save. • Deleting your save will not delete your Tako account but just reset your progress. ## Apps similar to Candies 'n Curses | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Funny Ghosts! 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