# Crafty Candy vs Pop Match 3D

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Crafty Candy at 16K against Pop Match 3D's 57. 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 Pop Match 3D 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 4.8 for Pop Match 3D. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Crafty Candy has 16K ratings behind it against 57, 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 75% of Pop Match 3D's.

Crafty Candy ships an update every 2 months, Pop Match 3D monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Crafty Candy | Pop Match 3D |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (16K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crafty-candy/id1031228862/reviews) | **[4.8 (57 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pop-match-3d/id6446033011/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **16K** | 57 |
| Positive reviews | 73.7% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 220 MB | 119 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Outplay Entertainment Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/468711596) | [Bite Size Games Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/912347255) |

## 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


### Pop Match 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pop-match-3d/id6446033011)

Engage in a 3D matching puzzle game where you find and collect pop culture items. Clear challenging levels, earn rewards, and build a unique collection. It's a strategic brain teaser for fans of trends and entertainment.

**Highlights:** Match 3D items to clear levels, Collect rare pop culture items, Earn rewards and boosts, Daily login rewards, Themed weekly challenges, Infinite lives available

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coin Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| First Time Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pack of Coins | $7.99 | one-time |
| Match Bundle | $8.99 | one-time |
| Pack of Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Skilled Bundle | $17.99 | one-time |
| Pack of Coins | $24.99 | one-time |
| Expert Bundle | $34.99 | one-time |
| Master Bundle | $69.99 | one-time |
| Pack of Coins | $89.99 | one-time |
| Legendary Bundle | $89.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Crafty Candy free?

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

### Is Pop Match 3D free?

Pop Match 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Crafty Candy or Pop Match 3D?

Pop Match 3D is rated higher. Crafty Candy averages 4.7 out of 5 from 16K ratings, while Pop Match 3D averages 4.8 from 57 ratings.

### Do Crafty Candy or Pop Match 3D have ads?

Both Crafty Candy and Pop Match 3D show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Crafty Candy or Pop Match 3D?

Crafty Candy ships an update every 2 months, and Pop Match 3D monthly. Most recently, Crafty Candy was updated on October 20, 2026 and Pop Match 3D on October 12, 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.*