# Candy Christmas Countdown! - The puzzle game to play while waiting for presents

> Festive matching puzzle game with hundreds of levels and social challenges. (iPhone/iPad app by Rank One LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/candy-christmas-countdown-the-puzzle-game-to-play-while-waiting-for-presents/id949242094 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Rank One LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/828815176)
- Category: Games, Music, Trivia
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 355 App Store ratings · 60 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 5.1.1 · 91 MB
- Languages: American English, Czech, Dutch, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, European Portuguese and 6 more
- Released: 2014-12-17
- Data updated: 2026-09-04
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/candy-christmas-countdown-the-puzzle-game-to-play-while-waiting-for-presents/id949242094/reviews.md

## What is Candy Christmas Countdown!?

Help the Hip Hop heroes match gifts and goodies on this epic Holiday adventure!

Key Features:
▶ MUCH easier than other matching games.
▶ Over 300 levels - with more being added! 
▶ Challenge friends and other players through Game Center.
▶ Unlock powerful items.
▶ Super cute characters.

Download for FREE!  *Limited time only.*

## Key features

- Hundreds of levels
- Easier matching gameplay
- Challenge friends
- Unlock powerful items
- Cute holiday characters

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pack of 35 Snowballs | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 75 Lives | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 15 Snowballs | $4.99 | one-time |
| 7 Packs of 5 Moves | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 15 Storms | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 2 Snowballs | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 5 Lives | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 5 Moves | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 2 Storms | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 1 Super | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 35 Storms | $9.99 | one-time |


## Chart rankings

- #200 in Top Grossing · Trivia (US App Store)

## What do users think of Candy Christmas Countdown!?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🎨 Beautiful graphics and visual effects
- 🎵 Delightful Christmas-themed music and sounds
- ⏱️ Perfect bite-sized gameplay for quick breaks
- 😊 Fun and relaxing casual experience
- 🎯 Well-balanced difficulty progression
- 👴 Accessible for seniors and all ages
- 🎁 Rewarding gift system every 3-4 levels
- 🧩 Engaging puzzle mechanics

**Cons**

- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases and boosters
- 📢 Excessive and intrusive advertisements
- 🔄 Progress lost when switching to new phone
- 🔊 Music settings don't persist properly
- ⚠️ Difficulty spikes at certain levels
- 🎯 Unfair level design with impossible targets
- ⏰ Frequent rating and purchase prompts

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Music toggle doesn't stay off - resets repeatedly
- Level 18 doesn't provide correct candy count (44 red candies)
- Level 10 objective text not visible
- Progress not synced across devices

**Most requested features**

- Level skip button for difficult stages
- Easier way to earn boosters through gameplay
- Wizard of Oz themed game version
- Cloud save/account system for device switching
- Better control over notification and music settings

## Recent user reviews (10 of 60)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/candy-christmas-countdown-the-puzzle-game-to-play-while-waiting-for-presents/id949242094/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Jayashree.

*2026-07-08, version 1.2.0*

Like it very very much.

### 5/5 — Loved the Halloween version - now trying Christmas

*2025-11-25, version 1.2.0*

This game format is so delightful! The time it takes me to clear a level is the perfect little break for my busy schedule. And the dazzling effects make me feel so happy.

### 5/5 — Yes Jayashree.

*2024-01-20, version 1.2.0*

Like it very very much.

### 5/5 — So far so good

*2021-10-22, version 1.2.0*

Hopefully, as the game proceeds, the levels don’t become impossible.

I enjoy this game so far.

### 1/5 — Starting over

*2020-04-14, version 1.2.0*

When you get a new phone , you must start back at level 1.

### 5/5 — So far so good

*2019-10-20, version 1.2.0*

So far so good, just wish you could earn boosters for doing a good job while playing the game, instead of rarely & randomly ...  but pretty fun 👍🏼

### 5/5 — Another winner

*2018-12-22, version 1.2.0*

Great for a senior. Please consider a Wizard of Oz game.

### 5/5 — Fun Game

*2018-11-28, version 1.2.0*

So far.  No issues

### 4/5 — Better Than Original

*2018-11-12, version 1.2.0*

I like this version better than the original. What I hate about many of these games is to set you up to fail. So far this one hasn’t had that BUT time will tell

### 5/5 — Fun

*2018-10-28, version 1.2.0*

So far it’s fun, but I also hope it gets bit harder, it’s pretty easy

## Frequently asked questions about Candy Christmas Countdown!

### What is Candy Christmas Countdown!?

Candy Christmas Countdown! is a festive matching puzzle game where players help characters match gifts and goodies. It offers an epic holiday adventure with hundreds of levels to play through.

### What are the key features of this game?

The game features over 300 levels, gameplay that is easier than other matching games, the ability to challenge friends via Game Center, unlockable powerful items, and super cute characters.

### Is Candy Christmas Countdown! free to play?

Yes, the game is free to download and play. However, it does offer in-app purchases for additional items or content.

### Who is this game for?

This game is designed for casual players who enjoy puzzle games, especially those looking for a holiday-themed experience. It's also suitable for those who want a less challenging matching game and enjoy social competition.

### How many levels are there in the game?

The game currently offers over 300 levels, with more levels being added over time. This provides a substantial amount of content for players to enjoy.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.2.0 — 2015-11-30

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

-Added 75 exciting new levels

### 1.01 — 2014-12-16

No release notes.

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