# Candy Grabber vs Ikodoku

The clearest difference is rating: Ikodoku at 5.0 against Candy Grabber's 4.3. Ikodoku also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 29 months). Candy Grabber's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (20 vs 1). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ikodoku sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Candy Grabber asks for nothing beyond the download.

Ikodoku holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Candy Grabber has 20 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Candy Grabber ships an update every 29 months, Ikodoku weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Candy Grabber | Ikodoku |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/candy-grabber/id1070560468/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ikodoku/id1553522429/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **20** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 29 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 76 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Galatic Droids](https://appshunter.io/developer/806182439) | [Papaja AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1478116229) |

## What reviewers say

### Candy Grabber

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/candy-grabber/id1070560468)

Experience the thrill of an arcade claw machine with this calorie-free virtual candy grabber. Use the joystick and button to collect a variety of sweets, with realistic 3D physics and a fun candy bag to track your haul. Perfect for amusement anytime.

**Highlights:** Virtual candy crane machine, Realistic 3D physics, Joystick and button controls, Collect and view candy bag, Amusement only game

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Ikodoku

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ikodoku/id1553522429)

Experience Sudoku with a visual twist. This game replaces traditional numbers with distinct symbols, offering a fresh challenge for puzzle enthusiasts. Enjoy a unique and engaging logic puzzle experience.

**Highlights:** Numberless Sudoku puzzles, Symbol-based gameplay, Logic and pattern recognition, Challenging puzzles, Unique visual interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Candy Grabber free?

Candy Grabber is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Ikodoku free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Candy Grabber or Ikodoku?

Ikodoku is rated higher. Candy Grabber averages 4.3 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while Ikodoku averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Candy Grabber or Ikodoku have ads?

Candy Grabber shows ads; Ikodoku does not.

### Which is updated more often, Candy Grabber or Ikodoku?

Candy Grabber ships an update every 29 months, and Ikodoku weekly. Most recently, Candy Grabber was updated on October 14, 2026 and Ikodoku on October 6, 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.*