Comparison

Candy Match Royal vs Vikings

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Candy Match Royal

Embark on a colorful match-3 puzzle adventure filled with hundreds of levels and sweet challenges. Combine candies to create powerful combos, earn rewards, and enjoy vibrant graphics and catchy music. Compete with friends and explore diverse game modes for endless fun.

Highlights
  • Hundreds of varied levels
  • Match-3 candy combos
  • Attractive in-game rewards
  • Daily and weekly challenges
  • Diverse game modes
  • Social connection with friends
Features
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Candy Match Royal is a brain-stimulating game with the famous "match-3" gameplay, where you will take part in a colorful and sweet adventure in the world of candies. With stunning graphics, fun music and hundreds of different levels, Candy Match Royal will bring you hours of fun and challenging entertainment. Outstanding Features: Varied Gameplay: Candy Match Royal has hundreds of levels available ranging from easy to difficult, helping you challenge yourself and strengthen your problem-solving skills. Candy Matching: Combine three or more candies of the same color to create powerful combos and earn points. Attractive Rewards: Pass levels to receive attractive rewards such as coins, special items and more. Special Challenges: Participate in special daily or weekly challenges to earn great rewards. Crisp Graphics: Designed with high-quality graphics and bright colors, Candy Match Royal will take you into a magical world of candies. Catchy Music: Immerse yourself in a sweet space with vibrant and fun melodies. Diverse Game Modes: In addition to level play mode, Candy Match Royal also offers different game modes such as limited time, candy rescue, and more. Social Connection: Connect with friends via social networks to challenge each other and share achievements. Games Optimized For: Players of all ages, from children to adults. Lovers of match-3 and puzzle genres. Who is looking for a fun and simple entertaining game to kill time? Driven by engaging and enchanting challenges, Candy Match Royal is a great choice for anyone who wants to experience the true joy of the world of sweets. Download today and start your adventure!

About

Vikings

Hurl weapons like hammers and axes to defeat dark elves and free frozen friends. This physics-based game challenges players to break objects and clear levels.

Highlights
  • Physics-based gameplay
  • Weapon throwing mechanics
  • Level-based progression
  • Object destruction
  • Norse-inspired theme
Features
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Dark elves have taken over the Norse worlds and frozen Erik the viking's friends. Throw hammers, axes and other weapons to get rid of the invaders and break stuff! This game was inspired by the original classic, Crush the Castle, and similar physics games that followed. An update with the next 36 levels will be available in mid to late April 2021.

Screenshots

Candy Match Royal4 screens
Vikings4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Vikings at none against Candy Match Royal's 6. Vikings also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 6 months) and iOS requirement (12.1 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Candy Match Royal sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Vikings asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Candy Match Royal ships an update every 6 months, Vikings every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Candy Match Royal versus Vikings: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCandy Match RoyalVikings
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (19 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings19 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size257 MB103 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperHenry PhillipsDan Troselj

Customer experience

Candy Match Royal

All ratings19 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Vikings

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Candy Match Royal

One-time6
  • Get 60 coins$0.99
  • Get 128 coins$1.99
  • Get 700 coins$4.99
Show 3 more
  • Get 1500 coins$7.99
  • Get 6800 coins$19.99
  • Get 9999 coins$24.99
None

Vikings

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Candy Match Royal free?
Candy Match Royal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Vikings free?
Vikings is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Candy Match Royal or Vikings have ads?
Both Candy Match Royal and Vikings show ads.
Which is updated more often, Candy Match Royal or Vikings?
Candy Match Royal ships an update every 6 months, and Vikings every 9 days. Most recently, Candy Match Royal was updated on October 24, 2026 and Vikings on October 24, 2026.

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