# Hard Candy Factory — A Sweet and Puzzling Game

> Puzzle game where players design a factory to create layered candies and dodge ghosts. (iPhone/iPad app by AppCone, LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hard-candy-factory/id898057768 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [AppCone, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/398603199)
- Category: Games, Casual, Puzzle
- Price: $0.99 with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 84 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2014-08-19
- Data updated: 2026-07-01
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hard-candy-factory/id898057768/reviews.md

## What is Hard Candy Factory?

Create the hard candies needed to fill the candy orders. You'll need to design your factory so that the color layers are added to the candies in the correct order.

This game combines the challenge of puzzle solving with the action of pinball -- sprinkled with a few ghosts to make things even more interesting!

As the levels increase in difficulty, you'll need to think under pressure to align the layer-makers that create the candy colors in the correct order, while protecting your factory from an invasion of pesky ghosts. To add to the excitement, a bonus will be awarded at the end of each level if you can complete the level in time. 

Rule your iPad by dominating your high scores list! Hard Candy Factory is unique, challenging, fun, and quick to learn using the provided tutorial, tips, and hints.

## Key features

- Design candy factory layouts
- Layer candy colors in correct order
- Pinball-style gameplay
- Dodge invading ghosts
- Time-based bonus challenges
- Dominate high score lists

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: $0.99.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock ALL Levels | $0.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hard-candy-factory/id898057768/reviews.md

### 5/5 — AMAZING

*2016-06-11*

This game is a masterpiece ! Probably one of my favorite app one games!

### 5/5 — Fun Game

*2014-08-21*

What a great game! 
It is so much fun I can't put it down. 
Kenny

## Frequently asked questions about Hard Candy Factory

### What is Hard Candy Factory?

Hard Candy Factory is a puzzle game where you design a factory to create layered candies in the correct color order while dodging ghosts. It combines puzzle solving with pinball-like action.

### How much does Hard Candy Factory cost?

Hard Candy Factory is a paid app, priced at $0.99. This one-time purchase grants you access to the full game.

### What devices is Hard Candy Factory available on?

Hard Candy Factory is currently supported on iPads. It is not available on iPhones or other Apple devices at this time.

### Is Hard Candy Factory suitable for children?

Yes, Hard Candy Factory has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for younger players. The game's theme and mechanics are designed to be engaging for a broad audience.

### How often is Hard Candy Factory updated?

The latest version of Hard Candy Factory is 2.22, last updated on June 8, 2021. While updates are not extremely frequent, the game has been stable since its release in 2014.

### Does Hard Candy Factory have ads?

No, Hard Candy Factory does not contain advertisements. As a paid application, it offers an uninterrupted gaming experience.

### Can I play Hard Candy Factory offline?

The provided information does not specify offline play capabilities for Hard Candy Factory. However, puzzle games of this nature often function without an internet connection.

### What makes Hard Candy Factory unique?

Hard Candy Factory stands out with its unique blend of factory design puzzles, pinball mechanics, and ghost-dodging challenges. The need to think under pressure to align layer-makers adds a distinct strategic element.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.22 — 2021-06-08

Minor bug fixed.

### 2.21 — 2019-10-17

Two tiny little bugs fixed

### 2.20 — 2019-10-17

Various new/updated graphics and icons

### 2.01 — 2016-07-19

- Bug fixed: Corrected the issue where the top scrolling menu of Candy Layer-Makers would not scroll back to the original position using left-arrow.
- Updated a few graphics, etc.

### 2.00 — 2015-02-09

- Added a new "Recycle Bin" button to remove a layer-maker if it is no longer needed. This button will appear when you highlight a layer-maker in the game. (The recycle bin button replaces the "double-tap to remove" gesture used in previous versions).

- Moved ads to appear between game levels. No more ads on the main game screen. (You can still tap the "Upgrades" button on the main menu for info on removing the ads completely, or for info on unlocking all of the game levels).

- Bug fix

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