# Bold Moves vs Candy Friends™

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Candy Friends™ at 74% against Bold Moves's 56%. Candy Friends™ also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.5). Bold Moves's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 4 months) and chart position (#125 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bold Moves sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Candy Friends™ sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Candy Friends™ holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bold Moves has 13K ratings behind it against 1.6K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of Bold Moves's written reviews are positive against 74% of Candy Friends™'s.

Bold Moves ships an update every 5 weeks, Candy Friends™ every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bold Moves | Candy Friends™ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bold-moves/id1146601414/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/candy-friends/id1459993353/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **13K** | 1.6K |
| Positive reviews | 56.4% of reviews | **74.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#125** | — |
| Size | 750 MB | 236 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.2 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [RED GAMES CO, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1456007507) | [SUPERBOX. Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1165756567) |

## What reviewers say

### Bold Moves

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bold-moves/id1146601414)

**Currently charting:** #125 Top Grossing · Word (US App Store)

This game combines match-3 mechanics with word puzzles and inspirational quotes. Match colored tiles to collect letters, break obstacles, and solve phrases to discover motivational messages. Earn rewards, progress through levels, and enjoy a relaxing yet challenging experience.

**Highlights:** Match 3 color puzzles, Collect letter tiles, Solve phrases, Unlock inspirational quotes, Earn rewards and boosters, Progress through chapters, Limited-time events

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Fistful of Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Small Sale Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Small Featured Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Medium Sale Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Medium Combo Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Cup of Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Medium Featured Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Large Combo Pack | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎉 Fun & Challenging
- 👍 Great game
- 💡 Inspirational and beautiful quotes
- 🌟 Relaxing and fun
- 🌟 Vibrant and perfect 10/10

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤑 Ad scam with automatic ads and paywall
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 💰 Expensive with too many ads and in-app purchases
- 🤯 Levels too difficult and frustrating
- 🤔 Disappearing gems and progress issues

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezing and crashing
- Loading issues and getting stuck at certain levels
- Losing progress and accumulated boosters
- Inconsistent performance across updates

**Requested features**

- Ad-free version for purchase
- More levels and new content updates
- Better explanation of booster functionality
- Ability to undo moves
- Improved daily reward system


### Candy Friends™

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/candy-friends/id1459993353)

Engage in a delightful match-3 puzzle adventure by swapping colorful candies. Solve hundreds of challenging levels with powerful combos and boosters. Enjoy daily rewards and offline play in this sweet, globally accessible game.

**Highlights:** Match colorful candies, Hundreds of levels, Powerful boosters and combos, Daily rewards, Offline play, Supports 16 languages

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 500 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| 2,800 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 6,000 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 10 package | $9.99 | one-time |
| 20,000 Coins | $29.99 | one-time |
| 30 package | $29.99 | one-time |
| 40,000 Coins | $49.99 | one-time |
| 100,000 Coins | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Relaxing and enjoyable game
- 🎨 Great graphics and visuals
- 🕹️ Fun and challenging gameplay
- ⏱️ Good pacing, not too difficult

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Too many ads/advertisements
- 🐛 Frequent freezing and crashing issues
- 🔋 Game drains battery quickly
- 🤖 Repetitive gameplay at higher levels

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes when accepting extra turns
- Levels sometimes repeat unexpectedly
- Ads prevent access to the game

**Requested features**

- Add more levels and content
- Improve stability and reduce crashes
- Provide an option to remove ads


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bold Moves free?

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

### Is Candy Friends™ free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Bold Moves or Candy Friends™?

Candy Friends™ is rated higher. Bold Moves averages 4.5 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while Candy Friends™ averages 4.7 from 1.6K ratings.

### Do Bold Moves or Candy Friends™ have ads?

Both Bold Moves and Candy Friends™ show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bold Moves or Candy Friends™?

Bold Moves ships an update every 5 weeks, and Candy Friends™ every 4 months. Most recently, Bold Moves was updated on October 29, 2026 and Candy Friends™ on October 24, 2026.

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