Comparison

Candies 'n Curses vs Rollo Rush

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

About

Rollo Rush

Navigate a vibrant world with colorful characters in this fast-paced endless runner. Dodge obstacles, collect power-ups, and unlock new characters and environments to achieve the highest score.

Highlights
  • Unlockable characters
  • Global leaderboard
  • Power-ups
  • Daily minigame
  • Unlockable biomes
  • Customizable trails
Features
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Get ready to roll in Rollo Rush, the ultimate fast-paced endless runner! Test your reflexes as you steer your quirky and colorful "Rollos" through a vibrant world, dodging obstacles and pushing your limits to go as far as you can! Features: • Over 90 Unlockable Characters: Unlock an incredible lineup of Rollos, including their variants to customize your gameplay! • Global Leaderboard: Show off your skills and compete with players worldwide! • Power-ups: Pick up exciting power-ups that give you the edge to beat your best score! • Lucky Drop Minigame: Win exciting prizes every day, including rare special variants you won’t find anywhere else! • Biomes: Unlock a variety of biomes from frosty fields to fiery volcanic valleys! • Custom Trails: Add some flair to your Rollo with customizable trails! Roll and rush to endless fun in Rollo Rush! Download now and join the action!

Screenshots

Candies 'n Curses4 screens
Rollo Rush4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Rollo Rush at none against Candies 'n Curses's 11. Rollo Rush also leads on review sentiment (91% vs 78%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Candies 'n Curses's advantage is ratings volume (3K vs 107) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks). On price, rating, 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. Candies 'n Curses sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Rollo Rush asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Candies 'n Curses against 4.7 for Rollo Rush. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Candies 'n Curses has 3K ratings behind it against 107, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 78% of Candies 'n Curses's written reviews are positive against 91% of Rollo Rush's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Candies 'n Curses ships an update every 2 weeks, Rollo Rush every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Candies 'n Curses versus Rollo Rush: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCandies 'n CursesRollo Rush
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (3K ratings)4.7 (107 ratings) — better
Positive reviews78.0% of reviews90.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3K — better107
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size168 MB153 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTako Boy Studios LLCMathias Christiansen

Customer experience

Candies 'n Curses

All ratings2,989 ratings
Positive94.4%
Neutral2.7%
Negative2.9%
Written reviews431 reviews
Positive78.0%
Neutral8.4%
Negative13.7%

Rollo Rush

All ratings107 ratings
Positive91.6%
Neutral3.7%
Negative4.7%
Written reviews96 reviews
Positive90.6%
Neutral3.1%
Negative6.3%

User reviews

Candies 'n Curses

From 3K App Store ratings

What 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

Rollo Rush

From 107 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast-paced gameplay
  • 👍 Cute and polished visuals
  • 🎨 Variety of rollos and biomes
  • 💰 Fair monetization with few ads

Room to improve

  • 🐢 Slow movement controls
  • 🔁 Repetitive gameplay
  • 💰 Difficulty earning coins
  • 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches

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

Rollo Rush

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Collision detection issues
  • Tilt mode causes power-up bugs
  • Inconsistent performance on older devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add more biomes and environments
  • Implement a jump or wall-running mechanic
  • Introduce multiplayer or leaderboard features
  • Improve the Lucky Drop system for better rewards

In-app purchases

11 purchases

Candies 'n Curses

One-time11
  • 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
None

Rollo Rush

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Candies 'n Curses free?
Candies 'n Curses is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Rollo Rush free?
Rollo Rush is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Candies 'n Curses or Rollo Rush?
Rollo Rush is rated higher. Candies 'n Curses averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3K ratings, while Rollo Rush averages 4.7 from 107 ratings.
Do Candies 'n Curses or Rollo Rush have ads?
Both Candies 'n Curses and Rollo Rush show ads.
Which is updated more often, Candies 'n Curses or Rollo Rush?
Candies 'n Curses ships an update every 2 weeks, and Rollo Rush every 5 weeks. Most recently, Candies 'n Curses was updated on October 15, 2026 and Rollo Rush on October 9, 2026.

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