# Hidden Objects Halloween Ghost vs Candy Halloween Games Match 3

The clearest difference is update cadence: Candy Halloween Games Match 3 at every 3 weeks against Hidden Objects Halloween Ghost's every 26 months. Candy Halloween Games Match 3 also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (2.5K vs 17). Hidden Objects Halloween Ghost's advantage is review sentiment (92% vs 78%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hidden Objects Halloween Ghost sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Candy Halloween Games Match 3 sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Candy Halloween Games Match 3 holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Candy Halloween Games Match 3 has 2.5K ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 92% of Hidden Objects Halloween Ghost's written reviews are positive against 78% of Candy Halloween Games Match 3's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Hidden Objects Halloween Ghost ships an update every 26 months, Candy Halloween Games Match 3 every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hidden Objects Halloween Ghost | Candy Halloween Games Match 3 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-objects-halloween-ghost/id1044031880/reviews) | **[4.6 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/candy-halloween-games-match-3/id1166864611/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 17 | **2.5K** |
| Positive reviews | **91.5% of reviews** | 77.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 26 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 126 MB | 85 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Brainfull, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/999167300) | [Rank One LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/828815176) |

## What reviewers say

### Hidden Objects Halloween Ghost

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-objects-halloween-ghost/id1044031880)

Embark on a spooky adventure through haunted locations and festive autumn scenes. Search for a variety of Halloween and fall-themed objects in this engaging seek-and-find puzzle quest. Offers multiple play modes and brain-boosting challenges for endless fun.

**Highlights:** Explore Fall & Halloween levels, Search Haunted Mansions & Ghostly Graveyards, Find spooky Halloween and festive Autumn themed objects, 50+ Levels, 3 Ways to Play (Traditional, Chill, Adventure), Tap Image to Magnify Object, FREE Hints

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 50+ Levels! NO Ads! BRAIN Fun! | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎃 Great Halloween atmosphere
- 🎨 Beautiful and colorful graphics
- 🤔 Challenging and interesting gameplay
- 🧠 Improves attentiveness and concentration
- 👻 Spooky and mysterious backgrounds

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Forced to purchase after a certain level
- ✋ Game progression blocked without payment
- 🤷‍♀️ Might be too easy for adults


### Candy Halloween Games Match 3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/candy-halloween-games-match-3/id1166864611)

Engage in a spooky match-3 puzzle adventure filled with Halloween characters and colorful candies. Swap and match pieces to create powerful combos, blast through hundreds of levels, and collect boosters for hours of fun.

**Highlights:** Switch, match, and collect candies, Create powerful combos, Hundreds of fun levels, Collect pieces for free boosters, Compete on leaderboards, Amazing graphics and special effects

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pack of 100 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Rocket Product | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bomb Product | $0.99 | one-time |
| Lives Product | $0.99 | one-time |
| Super Chest | $0.99 | one-time |
| Moves Product | $1.99 | one-time |
| Rocket Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Bombs Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Lives Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Rocket Sale | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bombs Sale | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and relaxing game
- 🎃 Great Halloween theme
- 🎨 Vibrant and sharp graphics
- 🎶 Enjoyable music and sound effects

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Many features require in-app purchases
- 🔑 Difficulty progressing without spending money
- 🔍 Lack of transparency on move counts
- 🐛 Occasional glitches and crashes

**Reported bugs**

- Saved game data not transferring between devices
- Chests not properly unlocking after purchase

**Requested features**

- Option to purchase the full game
- Ability to earn more lives/boosters through gameplay
- Clearer display of move counts and level objectives


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hidden Objects Halloween Ghost free?

Hidden Objects Halloween Ghost is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Candy Halloween Games Match 3 free?

Candy Halloween Games Match 3 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Hidden Objects Halloween Ghost or Candy Halloween Games Match 3?

Candy Halloween Games Match 3 is rated higher. Hidden Objects Halloween Ghost averages 4.2 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Candy Halloween Games Match 3 averages 4.6 from 2.5K ratings.

### Do Hidden Objects Halloween Ghost or Candy Halloween Games Match 3 have ads?

Neither Hidden Objects Halloween Ghost nor Candy Halloween Games Match 3 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hidden Objects Halloween Ghost or Candy Halloween Games Match 3?

Hidden Objects Halloween Ghost ships an update every 26 months, and Candy Halloween Games Match 3 every 3 weeks. Most recently, Hidden Objects Halloween Ghost was updated on October 23, 2026 and Candy Halloween Games Match 3 on October 29, 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.*