# Crafty Candy vs Magical Match

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Magical Match at none against Crafty Candy's 12. Magical Match also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Crafty Candy's advantage is ratings volume (16K vs 1). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Crafty Candy sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Magical Match asks for nothing beyond the download.

Magical Match holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Crafty Candy has 16K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Crafty Candy ships an update every 2 months, Magical Match fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Crafty Candy | Magical Match |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (16K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crafty-candy/id1031228862/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magical-match-puzzle/id6742149385/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **16K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 73.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 220 MB | 62 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) | [玥 高](https://appshunter.io/developer/1635812127) |

## 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


### Magical Match

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magical-match-puzzle/id6742149385)

Match magical item blocks by swiping to help a witch cast new spells. Utilize special power tools to aid your progress in this engaging puzzle game. Perfect for those who enjoy tile matching and a good time.

**Highlights:** Match magical item blocks, Swipe to match, Use special power tools, High-quality graphics, Minimal game size, Simple controls, Interesting quests

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Crafty Candy free?

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

### Is Magical Match free?

Magical Match is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

Magical Match is rated higher. Crafty Candy averages 4.7 out of 5 from 16K ratings, while Magical Match averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

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

Crafty Candy shows ads; Magical Match does not.

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

Crafty Candy ships an update every 2 months, and Magical Match fortnightly. Most recently, Crafty Candy was updated on October 30, 2026 and Magical Match on October 28, 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.*