Candies 'n Curses vs Swordash
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Candies 'n Curses
Embark on a spooky platforming adventure as Molli Pop, battling adorable ghosts in a haunted mansion. Power up with unique flashlights and abilities, collect candies and curses for permanent bonuses, and explore diverse regions with challenging bosses. Enjoy charming pixel art and fluid animations.
- Upgradeable flashlights with unique abilities
- Equippable Charms for power-ups and companions
- Randomized candies and curses for permanent bonuses
- Explore 6 distinct mansion regions
- Face challenging bosses at the end of each stage
- Participate in Daily Challenges
- Hand-crafted pixel art with fluid animation
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Play as Molli Pop as you fend off hordes of adorable ghosts in a twisted mansion forever haunted by the Phantom King! Power-up Molli with new flashlights and abilities as you level up - and team up with ghostly pups and other spectral creatures as you work together to clear the mansion of its sugar-craved evil! Features: - Vaporize ghosts with a wide array of different, upgradeable flashlights; from cursed lanterns to magical beam swords, each flashlight provides a different way to play! - Need an edge to help overcome a difficult stage? Players can equip Charms to their flashlights, enhancing Molli with a multitude of different abilities and power-ups! Some charms even provide Molli with companions to aid her on her ghost-stomping adventure! - Upon completing a stage, players can choose from a randomized set of candies and curses that will provide permanent power bonuses for the remainder of that run. Will you restore all of your hearts hoping to last longer before an untimely demise? Or will you sacrifice defense for ultimate power? The choice is yours! - Visit 6 different regions of the Phantom King's mansion, each teeming with a variety of dangerous ghosts and ghouls. And be prepared to face-off against a mighty boss at the end of each stage! - Participate in Daily Challenges that offer various rewards! - Enjoy beautiful, hand-crafted pixel art with fluid animation that oozes ghostly charm Controls: Control Molli by swiping the screen. Molli runs in one direction automatically, and swiping left or right makes her change direction. Swiping up or down will make her jump between floors. Certain flashlights you can use offer slightly different control schemes. Twitter: @takoboystudios
Swordash
Defend your home from a relentless horde of enemies in this action-packed adventure. Master strategic combat with randomized skills, collect powerful gear, and unlock devastating ultimate abilities to become the ultimate hero. Face fearsome bosses and conquer new challenges in a quest to stop an invasion.
- Randomized skills for strategic combat
- Collect powerful disks for ultimate abilities
- Arsenal of unique weapons and gear
- Battle fearsome bosses
- Unlock hidden secrets with science
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Get ready to defend your home against a horde of insane enemies in this epic adventure! A mysterious girl has returned, and it's up to you to stop the invasion. Show off your bravery and become the ultimate hero! Unleash Your Power: • Master the art of strategy with random skills that change with every battle. • Collect powerful disks to unlock devastating ultimate abilities. • Arm yourself with an arsenal of weapons and gear, each with its own unique features. • Take on fearsome bosses and conquer new challenges in each level. • Harness the power of science and unlock hidden secrets to become even more powerful. Join the fight and show the world what you're made of in this pulse-pounding game! Discord: https://discord.gg/M5uxkTemT3
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Verdict
Candies 'n Curses and Swordash both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 78% of Candies 'n Curses's written reviews are positive against 61% of Swordash's. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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
Both are free to download. Candies 'n Curses sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Swordash sells 24 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Candies 'n Curses against 4.8 for Swordash. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3K and 1.1K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 78% of Candies 'n Curses's written reviews are positive against 61% of Swordash's.
Candies 'n Curses ships an update every 2 weeks, Swordash every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Candies 'n Curses | Swordash |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (3K ratings) | 4.8 (1.1K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 78.0% of reviews — better | 61.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3K — better | 1.1K |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 11 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 168 MB | 246 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Tako Boy Studios LLC | FATTOY |
Customer experience
Candies 'n Curses
Swordash
User reviews
Candies 'n Curses
From 3K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Unique and charming art style
- 🎶 Great soundtrack
- 👍 Smooth and polished experience
- 🔒 No intrusive ads
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔥 Difficulty spikes and frustrating boss fights
- 🔍 Lack of explanations for some game mechanics
- 🔍 Unclear progression and goals
Swordash
From 1.1K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Fast-paced gameplay
- 👍 Satisfying combat system
- 💡 Interesting upgrade system
- 🎨 Nice graphics
Room to improve
- 🔍 Too many ads
- 🔒 Expensive skins
- 🐛 Crashes and disconnections
- ⏱️ Short playtime
Bugs and requests
Candies 'n Curses
Reported bugs
4 issues- Game crashes when defeating certain bosses
- Purchased items and upgrades disappearing
- Inconsistent performance and freezing issues
- Ads not working as intended
Requested features
5 requests- More levels, bosses, and content
- Ability to save progress and resume runs
- Customization options for the protagonist
- Multiplayer or co-op mode
- More diverse enemy and weapon types
Swordash
Reported bugs
3 issues- Ads prevent returning to game
- Difficulty with viewing ads
- Inconsistent hit detection
Requested features
5 requests- Add controller support
- Improve translation and dialogue
- Reduce skin prices
- Implement offline mode
- Add co-op and PvP modes
In-app purchases
Candies 'n Curses
- Teeny Soul Bag$1.99
- Small Soul$2.99
- Medium Soul$4.99
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- Souls Doubler$4.99
- Ghost Key$4.99
- Resident Color Costumes$4.99
- Premium$9.99
- Large Soul$9.99
- Launch Sale - Ads Free Pack$9.99
- Spooky Costume Bundle$9.99
- Ads Free Pack$19.99
Swordash
- Daily Package #2$0.99
- Daily Package #1$0.99
- 80(+80) Zeno's drop$0.99
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- Rookie Bundle$0.99
- Daily Package #3$1.99
- Purchase all$2.99
- 400Zeno's drop$4.99
- 400(+400) Zeno's drop$4.99
- 月卡$4.99
- 每周礼包#01$4.99
- Monthly Package #02$9.99
- Sanny Pass Premium$9.99
- Key of Piggy Bank$9.99
- Weekly Package #02$9.99
- Daily Package #5$9.99
- ADs Pass$9.99
- 800(+800) Zeno's drop$9.99
- 月度礼包#01$9.99
- Stage Pass$19.99
- 1600(+1600) Zeno's drop$19.99
- 1600 Zeno's drop$19.99
- Weekly Package #03$19.99
- 4000(+4000) Zeno's drop$49.99
- 8000Zeno's drop$99.99









