# Crafty Candy vs Matchland Quest

The clearest difference is ads: Matchland Quest at none against Crafty Candy's shown. Matchland Quest also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). Crafty Candy's advantage is ratings volume (16K vs 2.9K). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Crafty Candy sells 12 one-off in-app purchases and Matchland Quest sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Crafty Candy against 4.6 for Matchland Quest. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Crafty Candy has 16K ratings behind it against 2.9K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 74% of Crafty Candy's written reviews are positive against 76% of Matchland Quest's.

Crafty Candy ships an update every 2 months, Matchland Quest monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Crafty Candy | Matchland Quest |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (16K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crafty-candy/id1031228862/reviews)** | [4.6 (2.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/matchland-quest/id1105402405/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **16K** | 2.9K |
| Positive reviews | 73.7% of reviews | **75.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 220 MB | 160 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Outplay Entertainment Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/468711596) | [Nordcurrent UAB](https://appshunter.io/developer/348389028) |

## What reviewers say

### Crafty Candy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crafty-candy/id1031228862)

Embark on a magical match-3 puzzle adventure filled with thousands of delicious levels. Join an apprentice witch and her kitten through an enchanted land of sweet treats, crafting spells and outwitting tricky witches. Unlock new looks and enjoy a candylicious world.

**Highlights:** Thousands of fun levels, Candylicious world with sweet treats, Unlock new looks, Craft powerful spells, Magical Candy battles, Facebook progress sync

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| S Coin Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Special offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| M Coin Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Special offer | $5.99 | one-time |
| L Coin Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| 17% Extra Stash | $9.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| Special offer | $12.99 | one-time |
| XL Coin Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Special offer | $29.99 | one-time |
| XXL Coin Pack | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Amazing game
- 🎨 Great graphics
- 🕹️ Fun and challenging
- 🕰️ Addictive gameplay
- 🎁 Generous with free boosts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 💰 Difficult to progress without spending money
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🤯 Levels become too difficult
- 🤖 Unfair AI in some levels

**Reported bugs**

- Game resets progress
- Free boosts not working
- Levels not loading properly
- Ads causing crashes
- Purchases not registering

**Requested features**

- More level variety
- Ability to undo moves
- Offline play mode
- More customization options
- Better rewards system


### Matchland Quest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/matchland-quest/id1105402405)

Embark on an epic match-3 puzzle adventure to defeat a villain and reclaim a land. Solve hundreds of challenging levels, meet memorable characters, and plan strategic moves for impressive combos. Enjoy daily events and regular updates for endless fun.

**Highlights:** Unique match-3 gameplay, Story-driven quests, Hundreds of levels, Daily and seasonal events, Memorable characters, Regular updates

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10 Rubies | $0.99 | one-time |
| 20 Rubies | $1.99 | one-time |
| Few rubies | $1.99 | one-time |
| Piggy bank | $2.99 | one-time |
| Apprentice kit | $2.99 | one-time |
| 50 +5 Rubies | $4.99 | one-time |
| Journeyman kit | $6.99 | one-time |
| 100 +20 Rubies | $9.99 | one-time |
| Purse of rubies | $9.99 | one-time |
| 200 +60 Rubies | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast gameplay
- 👍 Addictive and entertaining
- 🎨 Great graphics and visuals
- 💡 Unique and refreshing concept
- 🎢 Fun and challenging puzzles

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 💰 Overly grindy and pay-to-progress
- 🕰️ Repetitive and tedious levels
- 🤯 Confusing progression and objectives
- 🕹️ Difficult to control and navigate

**Reported bugs**

- Disappearing rubies and resources
- Levels and gates randomly resetting
- Compatibility issues on older devices
- Persistent login and connectivity problems
- Incorrect or misleading in-game information

**Requested features**

- More frequent content updates
- Ability to skip cutscenes and animations
- Better balance between free and paid progression
- Improved tutorial and onboarding for new players
- Option to restore lost progress or transfer accounts


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Crafty Candy free?

Crafty Candy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Matchland Quest free?

Matchland Quest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Crafty Candy or Matchland Quest?

Crafty Candy is rated higher. Crafty Candy averages 4.7 out of 5 from 16K ratings, while Matchland Quest averages 4.6 from 2.9K ratings.

### Do Crafty Candy or Matchland Quest have ads?

Crafty Candy shows ads; Matchland Quest does not.

### Which is updated more often, Crafty Candy or Matchland Quest?

Crafty Candy ships an update every 2 months, and Matchland Quest monthly. Most recently, Crafty Candy was updated on October 25, 2026 and Matchland Quest on October 22, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*