Comparison

Candy Blast vs Magic Smash

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

Head to head
About

Candy Blast

Embark on a magical match-3 puzzle adventure through a castle filled with candies. Discover powerful combos, unlock new levels, and become a candy master in this addictive game. Play offline and at your own pace.

Highlights
  • Match 3 or more candies to crush them
  • Create special candies with unique blast effects
  • Combine special candies for stunning effects
  • Hundreds of magic candy quest levels
  • Offline play supported
  • No time limit
  • Daily bonuses and rewards
Features
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A fascinating castle with hidden candies will trigger your curiosity and immerse you in the magic world of match 3 games! This intriguing puzzle adventure will catch your attention and satisfy your thirst for fun at once! Discover magical combos by transforming candies into exploding gems. The gems will help you to pass different levels of the quest and walk you through your mystical path! Thrilling surprises and breathtaking mysteries are waiting for you in this magical world of puzzles! A sweet adventure is about to start! Unlock different levels, practice your skills and become a candy master! Begin your candy journey for FREE and play these addictive match 3 games anywhere & anytime! HOW TO PLAY - Match 3 or more candies in a line to crush them. - Match 4 candies to create a Special Candy that can blast all the candies in a row or column. - Combine 5 candies in a line to create a Rainbow Candy that can blast all the candies of the same color. - Combine 2 special candies together to create stunning effects. SPECIAL FEATURES - Match 3 games that have been downloaded by over a million users! - Create all kinds of powerful special boosters and gorgeous magic candy combinations. - Hundreds of magic candy quest levels with weekly updates. - No WiFi required. Enjoy anytime, even offline! - No time limit! Play at your own pace. - Earn daily bonuses and rewards. - Enjoy with millions of other players around the world. ------------------------------------------------ DEVELOPER INFO Are you game lover? Puzzle expert? CookApps Playgrounds fan? Join us on Facebook for updates and news about your favorite games! https://www.facebook.com/PlaygroundsTeam/

About

Magic Smash

A relaxing match game designed for stress relief. Enjoy simple, engaging gameplay with intuitive graphics and a rewarding system to keep you motivated. Play anytime, anywhere, and add a touch of fun to your daily routine.

Highlights
  • Relaxing gameplay
  • Intuitive graphics
  • Simple controls
  • Rich reward system
  • Play anytime, anywhere
Features
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Hello! Welcome to "MagicSmash". This game is perfect for relaxing in your busy daily life. You can play anytime and enjoy the game anytime, anywhere. While playing, you will receive various rewards to make the game more exciting and interesting. "MagicSmash" is designed with beautiful and intuitive graphics and simple controls that anyone can easily enjoy. Main Features: Relaxing Game: Enjoy simple and engaging game, perfect for relaxing fun. Rich Rewards: Our reward system enhances the fun and motivation of the game. Download "MagicSmash" now and start your new adventure. It will add a little fun to your daily life.

Screenshots

Candy Blast4 screens
Magic Smash4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Magic Smash at none against Candy Blast's 10. Magic Smash also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Candy Blast's advantage is ratings volume (604 vs 1). On price, update cadence, 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 Blast sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Magic Smash asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Magic Smash holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Candy Blast has 604 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Candy Blast ships an update every 6 weeks, Magic Smash every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Candy Blast versus Magic Smash: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCandy BlastMagic Smash
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (604 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings604 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size195 MB126 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNSTAGE Inc.颖思 李

Customer experience

Candy Blast

All ratings604 ratings
Positive95.4%
Neutral2.5%
Negative2.2%
Written reviews61 reviews
Positive50.8%
Neutral8.2%
Negative41.0%

Magic Smash

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Candy Blast

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game going black/crashing after ads
  • Boosters/features not working as intended
  • Levels not completing properly

Requested features

2 requests
  • More levels
  • Reduce ads or offer paid ad-free version

Magic Smash

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Candy Blast

One-time10
  • Starter Pack$0.99
  • Hammer Sale Package$0.99
  • Step Package$2.99
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  • big spender$4.99
  • Sugar Package$4.99
  • high roller$9.99
  • Candy Bundle$9.99
  • New Piggy Bank$9.99
  • Blast Bundle$19.99
  • Special Package$19.99
None

Magic Smash

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Candy Blast free?
Candy Blast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Magic Smash free?
Magic Smash is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Candy Blast or Magic Smash?
Magic Smash is rated higher. Candy Blast averages 4.8 out of 5 from 604 ratings, while Magic Smash averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Candy Blast or Magic Smash have ads?
Both Candy Blast and Magic Smash show ads.
Which is updated more often, Candy Blast or Magic Smash?
Candy Blast ships an update every 6 weeks, and Magic Smash every 2 months. Most recently, Candy Blast was updated on November 2, 2026 and Magic Smash on October 30, 2026.

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