# Crafty Candy vs Jellipop Match

The clearest difference is update cadence: Jellipop Match at fortnightly against Crafty Candy's every 2 months. Jellipop Match also leads on chart position (#169 vs unranked). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Crafty Candy sells 12 one-off in-app purchases and Jellipop Match sells 11 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 Jellipop Match. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 16K and 27K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 74% of Crafty Candy's written reviews are positive against 76% of Jellipop Match's.

Crafty Candy ships an update every 2 months, Jellipop Match fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Crafty Candy | Jellipop Match |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (16K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crafty-candy/id1031228862/reviews)** | [4.6 (27K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jellipop-match/id1149330452/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 16K | **27K** |
| Positive reviews | 73.7% of reviews | **75.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#169** |
| Size | 220 MB | 1.0 GB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Outplay Entertainment Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/468711596) | [Microfun Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1650531996) |

## 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


### Jellipop Match

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jellipop-match/id1149330452)

**Currently charting:** #169 Top Grossing · Family (US App Store)

Engage in unique match-3 puzzles to renovate and decorate a tropical island paradise. Explore secrets, befriend characters, and build your dream getaway, including a waterpark and villa.

**Highlights:** Unique match-3 gameplay, Over 3,000 challenging levels, Island renovation and decoration, Explore island secrets, Befriend charming characters, Build a waterpark and villa

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Welcome Energy Package | $0.99 | one-time |
| GoldBar 20 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Welcome Bonus | $0.99 | one-time |
| Package 1.99 | $1.99 | one-time |
| add steps package | $2.99 | one-time |
| GoldBar 110 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Value Deal | $4.99 | one-time |
| Package 6.99 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Big value deal | $9.99 | one-time |
| GoldBar 9.99 | $9.99 | one-time |
| GoldBar 445 | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun game
- 🎨 Great graphics
- ⚡ Addictive gameplay
- 🕹️ Variety of mini-games
- 🏆 Challenging levels

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤑 In-app purchases too expensive
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🤖 Unfair difficulty spikes
- ⏳ Slow progress without spending money
- 🤔 Confusing language/translation issues

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezing or crashing on level load
- Unauthorized in-app charges
- Inability to log in or access saved progress
- Incompatibility with newer device updates

**Requested features**

- More frequent content updates
- Option to start from last completed level
- Ability to earn more free lives/boosters
- Better customer support and bug fixes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Crafty Candy free?

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

### Is Jellipop Match free?

Jellipop Match is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Crafty Candy or Jellipop Match?

Crafty Candy is rated higher. Crafty Candy averages 4.7 out of 5 from 16K ratings, while Jellipop Match averages 4.6 from 27K ratings.

### Do Crafty Candy or Jellipop Match have ads?

Both Crafty Candy and Jellipop Match show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Crafty Candy or Jellipop Match?

Crafty Candy ships an update every 2 months, and Jellipop Match fortnightly. Most recently, Crafty Candy was updated on October 27, 2026 and Jellipop Match on October 27, 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.*