Comparison

Gem Blast vs Hello Candy Blast

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

Head to head
About

Gem Blast

Help Lily break a spell by collecting gems. Tap adjacent gems of the same color to clear them and trigger explosions. Utilize distinct boosters and enjoy the game offline with stunning graphics and sound effects.

Highlights
  • Tap 2 or more adjacent gems of the same color
  • Trigger massive explosions with ladybugs
  • Numerous boosters and new levels
  • Play offline without Wi-Fi
  • Mesmerizing visuals and catchy sound effects
Features
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Gem Blast: Magic Match Puzzle Oh no! Lily is under a curse by accident! She's turned into a cat and is in desperate need of your help! Start collecting as many gems as possible to break the spell & set her free! HOW TO PLAY • Tap 2 or more gems of the same color that are adjacent to each other. • The gem blocks will descend to the bottom. • Once the same-colored gems are adjacent to ladybugs, there will be a massive explosion! FEATURES • Numerous boosters & new levels! • NO WIFI? NO PROBLEM! You can enjoy the puzzle game anytime, anywhere! • Distinct boosters, like ladybugs and butterflies, are available for maximized gaming experience! STUNNING GRAPHICS • Catchy sound effects with mesmerizing visuals suitable for everyone NOTES • Enjoy Gem Blast: Magic Match Puzzle on mobile phones & tablet PCs. • Gem Blast: Magic Match Puzzle contains ads varying from banners, interstitials, and videos to house ads. • Gem Blast: Magic Match Puzzle is free to play, however, you may purchase In-app items, such as AD FREE and coins. Privacy Policy • https://www.bitmango.com/privacy-policy/ We value your feedback. Please ask away! • contactus@bitmango.com Visit Bitmango for more information • https://www.bitmango.com/ Like us on Facebook • https://www.facebook.com/gemblastofficial/

About

Hello Candy Blast

Embark on a sweet adventure in this addictive blast puzzle game. Match and blast colored blocks to help a cute character collect delicious treats. Enjoy over 1000 levels with bonus rewards and unlimited energy for endless fun.

Highlights
  • Over 1000 addictive levels
  • Unlimited energy for unlimited play
  • Bonus rewards for everyday
  • Juicy graphics and fantastic effects
  • Completely free to play
  • Internet connection not required
  • Supports 17 languages
Features
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An addictive blast puzzle game cutie character, Hello Candy! Can you help our Hello Candy collect all the sweets? Tap , match, and blast colored blocks to help her out! Features: Bonus rewards for everyday Unlimited energy for unlimited play Over 1000 + addictive levels and stages. Completely free to play Internet connection not required Juicy graphics and fantastic effect! Easy and fun game for kids and elders to enjoy Relaxing blast puzzle with enjoyable challenges Puzzle helps to train your brain for critical thinking Supporting 17 languages in all tablet devices! How to play: Each level has its own mission for you to unlock the next level Blast 2 -4 identical colored blocks to crush Blast 5 - 8 blocks to create special blast Blast 9 or more for ultimate Hello Candy Blast !! Try out your own strategies to make explosive blast Use free boost items in challenging mode Welcome to Hello Candy Blast , a world where Hello Candy and you can enjoy forever! This game supports '한국어', 'Indonesian', 'Bahasa malay', 'English', '日本語', '中文简体', '中文繁體', 'Deutsch', 'français', 'Español', 'ไทย', 'Русский', 'Arabic', 'Portuguese(Brazil)', 'Turkish', 'Italian'. This game is acceptable for purchasing the items partially. When purchasing the items, the additional costs could be occurred and limited Consumer Right of Defense according to the item types. Official Site: http://superbox.kr Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/superbox01 Twitter: https://twitter.com/SUPERBOXGO E-Mail : help@superbox.kr

Screenshots

Gem Blast4 screens
Hello Candy Blast4 screens

Verdict

The call

Gem Blast and Hello Candy Blast both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 86% of Gem Blast's written reviews are positive against 64% of Hello Candy Blast's. Gem Blast also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Gem Blast sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and Hello Candy Blast sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Gem Blast against 4.7 for Hello Candy Blast. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 909 and 807 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 86% of Gem Blast's written reviews are positive against 64% of Hello Candy Blast's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Gem Blast ships an update monthly, Hello Candy Blast every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Gem Blast versus Hello Candy Blast: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGem BlastHello Candy Blast
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (909 ratings) — better4.7 (807 ratings)
Positive reviews86.4% of reviews — better63.9% of reviews
Number of ratings909 — better807
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 5 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size174 MB237 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperXLsoft Corp.SUPERBOX. Inc

Customer experience

Gem Blast

All ratings910 ratings
Positive94.6%
Neutral2.6%
Negative2.7%
Written reviews228 reviews
Positive86.4%
Neutral3.9%
Negative9.6%

Hello Candy Blast

All ratings806 ratings
Positive93.8%
Neutral3.0%
Negative3.2%
Written reviews72 reviews
Positive63.9%
Neutral8.3%
Negative27.8%

User reviews

Gem Blast

From 909 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun and relaxing game
  • 🎨 Great graphics and visuals
  • ⏱️ Challenging but winnable levels
  • 💰 Generous with rewards and coins

Room to improve

  • 🔁 Lack of new levels added over time
  • 💢 Frustrating ads between levels
  • 🐛 Bugs and crashes for some users
  • 🤑 Imbalanced coin/reward system

Hello Candy Blast

From 807 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun and enjoyable game
  • 💡 Challenging but not impossible
  • 🚀 Passes time well
  • 👍 Easy to play and learn

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent freezes and crashes
  • 💸 Too many ads
  • 🐛 Video ads not working as intended
  • 🐛 Glitches at higher levels

Bugs and requests

Gem Blast

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game freezing or crashing for some users
  • Issues with claiming rewards and prizes
  • Compatibility problems on older devices

Requested features

3 requests
  • More new levels and content updates
  • Option to replay previous levels
  • Reduce frequency of ads or offer ad-free version

Hello Candy Blast

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game freezing and locking up
  • Video ads not providing extra moves
  • Glitches at higher levels

Requested features

3 requests
  • More levels beyond 1000
  • Fix video ad issues
  • Reduce frequency of ads

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Gem Blast

One-time9
  • AD FREE$1.99
  • Starter Pack$1.99
  • 150 coins$1.99
Show 6 more
  • Unlimited Lives$1.99
  • 500 coins$5.99
  • 1100 coins$10.99
  • 2200 coins$20.99
  • 4000 coins$30.99
  • 8000 coins$59.99
9 purchases

Hello Candy Blast

One-time9
  • coins 500$0.99
  • Ads Free$2.99
  • coins 2,800$4.99
Show 6 more
  • 10 package$9.99
  • coins 6,000$9.99
  • 30 package$29.99
  • coins 20,000$29.99
  • coins 40,000$49.99
  • coins 100,000$99.99

Questions

Is Gem Blast free?
Gem Blast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hello Candy Blast free?
Hello Candy Blast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Gem Blast or Hello Candy Blast?
Gem Blast is rated higher. Gem Blast averages 4.7 out of 5 from 909 ratings, while Hello Candy Blast averages 4.7 from 807 ratings.
Do Gem Blast or Hello Candy Blast have ads?
Both Gem Blast and Hello Candy Blast show ads.
Which is updated more often, Gem Blast or Hello Candy Blast?
Gem Blast ships an update monthly, and Hello Candy Blast every 5 months. Most recently, Gem Blast was updated on November 6, 2026 and Hello Candy Blast on November 2, 2026.

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