# Candy King 2 vs Match 3

The clearest difference is rating: Match 3 at 4.9 against Candy King 2's 4.0. Match 3 also leads on ratings volume (20 vs 2). Candy King 2's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Match 3 holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Match 3 has 20 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Candy King 2 | Match 3 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/candy-king-2/id1233633248/reviews) | **[4.9 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/match-3-candy-tile-match/id1576176258/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **20** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 11 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 132 MB | 160 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Henry Phillips](https://appshunter.io/developer/1219641287) | [Moe Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1383134780) |

## What reviewers say

### Candy King 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/candy-king-2/id1233633248)

Embark on a candy-filled adventure with hundreds of magical levels. Match three or more candies to create powerful combinations, unlock new challenges, and compete for the top spot on the leaderboard. Enjoy a visually appealing and addictive puzzle experience.

**Highlights:** Match 3+ candies for magic combinations, Hundreds of challenging levels, Unlock new candies and scenes, Leaderboard for competitive play, Special candy combinations (strip, rainbow), Help window for new players

**In-app purchases:** none


### Match 3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/match-3-candy-tile-match/id1576176258)

Engage in a classic match-3 puzzle adventure with thousands of levels and unique power-ups. Enjoy a more generous life system and earn coin rewards for quick level completions. This game offers various engaging modes to keep you entertained.

**Highlights:** Thousands of enjoyable levels, Activate unique power-ups with double tap, 10 max lives instead of 5, Coin rewards for first-try level completion, Multiple interesting game modes, Classic addictive match-three gameplay

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Candy King 2 free?

Candy King 2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Match 3 free?

Match 3 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Candy King 2 or Match 3?

Match 3 is rated higher. Candy King 2 averages 4.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Match 3 averages 4.9 from 20 ratings.

### Do Candy King 2 or Match 3 have ads?

Match 3 shows ads; Candy King 2 does not.

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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.*