# Candy Island - The Sweet Shop > Build and manage a magical candy factory, discover recipes, and share treats. (iPhone/iPad app by Stark Apps GmbH.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/candy-island-the-sweet-shop/id488181934 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Stark Apps GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/309689111) - Category: Games, Family, Simulation - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.88/5 from 173 App Store ratings · 276 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 7.0 · 58 MB - Languages: English - Released: 2011-12-15 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/candy-island-the-sweet-shop/id488181934/reviews.md ## What is Candy Island? “Imagine having your own factory for all delicious goodies” -- makeuseof.com “Never ending fun” -- webapprater.com DOWNLOAD 4 FREE! Build crazy candy factories in a delicious wonderland and share treats with your friends! The story of Candy Island takes place in a happy and enchanted world, inhabited by a zoo of adorable little monsters around the tasty candy farm. Cute workers care for their sweet pet villagers by making cake and ice cream to spread joy and happiness. Everything is in balance... until one sad summer day the maniac villian Dr. Zog returns from his dark candy valley and crush every bakery store, chocolate factory and tiny sugar tower. All delicious recipes got stolen and there is no more food from the candy farm. Just one last recipe is found and there is still hope that the great sweets factory can be rebuilt. A new beginning! Become the princess or prince all over Candyland and put yourself in a magic world of sugar and sweets to rebuild the candy factory! A game for girls, boys and grown ups alike. Features: DISCOVER delicious candy recipes SHARE sweet gifts and help your friends CARE for your adorable helpers and customers BUILD from a tiny tower to the biggest candy mountain DECORATE and dress up the bluesky with dozens floating islands CONNECT and socialize with your community PLAY OFFLINE! No internet connection required NEW CONTENT constantly added FREE and EASY to play Like Candy Island on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/candyislandapp TRY NOW FOR FREE! IN-APP PURCHASES: Candy Island is free to play (freemium), but you can buy additional in-app content for real money which helps us to develop the game further. This app also uses anonymous Flurry analytics. The device can be opt-out at: http://www.flurry.com/resources/privacy.html . Kids and children, please ask your parents first! CHECK OUT REVIEWS OF OTHER PLAYERS! “It's a CUTEE game my sister luvs it and I do too. Recommended!!!” -- Jeannie lover XOXO “One of the most interesting, educational and FUN games ever played, my daughter loves it” -- Dede 23* “I went from level 3 to level 10 in a few hours it is SOOO MUCH FUN!!!!” -- Poketgems “I love it.Out of 204 apps,I only play this one.” -- Bella Thorne 14 “Very colorful and visually engaging from the characters to the various factories you build.” -- Jared Judd Your cute little helpers need you! ## Key features - Discover candy recipes - Share sweet gifts - Care for helpers and customers - Build candy factories - Decorate floating islands - Play offline ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Cookie Jar of Charms | $4.99 | one-time | | Candy Jar of Charms | $9.99 | one-time | | Bag of Charms | $19.99 | one-time | | Barrel of Charms | $99.99 | one-time | | Small Pack of Charms | $1.99 | one-time | | Piggy Bank of Coins | $4.99 | one-time | | Sock of Coins | $1.99 | one-time | | Bucket of Charms | $9.99 | one-time | | Jar of Charms | $4.99 | one-time | | Handfull of Charms | $1.99 | one-time | | Jar of Coins | $4.99 | one-time | | Handfull of Coins | $1.99 | one-time | ## What do users think of Candy Island? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 👍 Nostalgic and fun game - 🍬 Enjoyable candy-themed gameplay - 🕹 Addictive and engaging - 💖 Brings joy and happiness - 🎨 Cute and colorful graphics **Cons** - ⏱ Slow production times for factories - 💰 Expensive to unlock new content - 🔁 Repetitive gameplay - 🐛 Crashes and technical issues **Commonly reported bugs** - Game resets progress after updates - Factories/items disappearing - Ads interfering with gameplay **Most requested features** - More ways to earn currency/hearts - Faster production times - Ability to delete/sell factories - More levels and content updates ## Recent user reviews (10 of 276) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/candy-island-the-sweet-shop/id488181934/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Love *2024-06-20* Love this game!!! Been playing since I was a kid and just got it back! Just said I can’t have friends on the game:( ### 5/5 — Best game ever *2023-11-12* Rarely will I ever find a game where playing it just gives me genuine happiness. Originally I thought that this game would be one of those children’s games but then I found out the true treasure that I just downloaded. Candy island is the easiest 5 star review I have ever given and if I could only have one game I can play for the rest of my life it would be this one ### 5/5 — this game was my childhood *2023-09-22, version 37.0.0* i used to play this game when i was just a little girl on my tiny ipod, i just loved it and i recently found this game again and im so happy the nostalgia is just amazing. I played it so much im almost level 50 the joy i get from this game is unbelievable just seeing the little green guys bob up and down and the music just reminds me of being a little kid again ### 5/5 — Candy Island *2023-01-04* Love this game and I am not a child.I have expanded twice and nothing happened. Not happy with that happening,all those coins used for nothing. No more updates very disappointed. ### 5/5 — great game! *2022-11-30* I love candy island candy island is the one thing in life that brings me joy. i couldn’t begin to go into detail just how much of a positive impact candy island has had on my life. ### 5/5 — Most recent review in a while *2022-01-15, version 37.0.0* Lol ### 5/5 — awesome!! *2021-06-27* i’m 18 and love this game. i used to play it when i was in elementary school but recently redownloaded it! it’s awesome. ### 5/5 — Love it *2021-06-14, version 37.0.0* Loved it years ago and loved it mor now. ### 5/5 — amazing game *2021-03-23* my favorite ### 5/5 — amazing *2021-01-28* great game i’m addicted ## Frequently asked questions about Candy Island ### What is Candy Island about? Candy Island is a game where you build and manage your own crazy candy factory in a delicious wonderland. You'll discover new recipes, care for adorable helpers, and share sweet treats with friends. The game involves rebuilding the factory after it was attacked by a villain. ### What are the main features of Candy Island? Key features include discovering delicious candy recipes, sharing sweet gifts with friends, caring for adorable helpers and customers, building from a small tower to a large candy mountain, decorating floating islands, and socializing with the community. The game can also be played offline. ### Is Candy Island free to play? Yes, Candy Island is free to play. However, it offers in-app purchases for additional content that helps support the game's development. Parents should be consulted before children make any purchases. ### Can I play Candy Island without an internet connection? Yes, Candy Island can be played offline. No internet connection is required to enjoy building your candy factory and playing the game. ### Who is the target audience for Candy Island? This game is designed for a wide audience, including girls, boys, and grown-ups. It appeals to those who enjoy simulation, building, and management games with a fun, sweet, and magical theme. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 37.0.0 — 2016-10-13 This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. WHAT IS NEW IN VERSION 37 ● NEW LEVEL for monument ● Other small improvements (e.g. better visible product locked icon) ● If you like our game, please take the time to give us a nice review! It really helps! ### 36.0.0 — 2016-04-28 WHAT IS NEW IN VERSION 36 ● 10 NEW LEVELS (max level is now 110) ● Fixed an error in the gift sending system ● If you like our game, please take the time to give us a nice review! It really helps! ### 35.0.0 — 2016-04-16 WHAT IS NEW IN VERSION 35 ● Fixed an issue with mini game rewards ● Fixed empty Tapjoy menu ● Added button click feedback ● If you like our game, please take the time to give us a nice review! It really helps!" ### 34.0.0 — 2016-04-07 WHAT IS NEW IN VERSION 34 ● Improved gameplay (speed up by watching a video) ● Fixed an error with the savegame ● Fixed a lot of minor errors ● If you like our game, please take the time to give us a nice review! It really helps! ### 33.0.0 — 2016-02-20 WHAT IS NEW IN VERSION 33 ● New endless quests ● Improved gameplay and tutorial. ● Fixed a slow down issue ● Many bug fixes! ● If you like our game, please take the time to give us a nice review! It really helps!" ## Apps similar to Candy Island | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [My Cake Maker - Create, Decorate and Eat Sweet Cakes](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-cake-maker-create-decorate-and-eat-sweet-cakes/id921594375) | 3.6 (83) | Free | Games | | [TownTopia](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/towntopia/id1502367752) | 4.7 (60) | Free | Games | | [Tiny Castle](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-castle/id569497250) | 3.9 (1,590) | Free | Games | | [Love Story : My Girl 'otome simulation game'](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/love-story-my-girl-otome-simulation-game/id1097706148) | 4.5 (188) | Free | Games | | [Food Shop Tycoon](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/food-shop-tycoon/id6443505800) | — | Free | Games | | [Delivery Loop](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/delivery-loop/id1558694881) | — | Free | Games | ## More apps by Stark Apps GmbH - [iDestroy Free: Game of bug Fire, Destroy pest before it age! 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