# Candies 'n Curses vs Shadow Trick

The clearest difference is rating: Candies 'n Curses at 4.7 against Shadow Trick's 4.0. Candies 'n Curses also leads on ratings volume (3K vs 34) and review sentiment (78% vs 68%). Shadow Trick's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Candies 'n Curses sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Shadow Trick sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Candies 'n Curses holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Candies 'n Curses has 3K ratings behind it against 34, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of Candies 'n Curses's written reviews are positive against 68% of Shadow Trick's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Candies 'n Curses | Shadow Trick |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/candies-n-curses/id1364187784/reviews)** | [4.0 (34 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadow-trick/id6479749281/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3K** | 34 |
| Positive reviews | **78.0% of reviews** | 67.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 168 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tako Boy Studios LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1474397347) | [Gionathan Pesaresi](https://appshunter.io/developer/774933633) |

## What reviewers say

### Candies 'n Curses

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/candies-n-curses/id1364187784)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Teeny Soul Bag | $1.99 | one-time |
| Small Soul | $2.99 | one-time |
| Medium Soul | $4.99 | one-time |
| Souls Doubler | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ghost Key | $4.99 | one-time |
| Resident Color Costumes | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium | $9.99 | one-time |
| Large Soul | $9.99 | one-time |
| Launch Sale - Ads Free Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Spooky Costume Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Ads Free Pack | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Unique and charming art style
- 🎶 Great soundtrack
- 👍 Smooth and polished experience
- 🔒 No intrusive ads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔥 Difficulty spikes and frustrating boss fights
- 🔍 Lack of explanations for some game mechanics
- 🔍 Unclear progression and goals

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes when defeating certain bosses
- Purchased items and upgrades disappearing
- Inconsistent performance and freezing issues
- Ads not working as intended

**Requested features**

- 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


### Shadow Trick

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadow-trick/id6479749281)

Transform into a shadow to navigate a castle filled with challenges. Solve puzzles, overcome enemies, and defeat bosses in this unique platformer. Master your shadow form to progress through over 20 levels.

**Highlights:** Shadow transformation gameplay, Castle-themed levels, Enemy encounters, Boss battles, 20+ challenging levels, Charming music

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Unique shadow transformation mechanic
- 👍 Visually charming 16-bit aesthetic
- 🚀 Clever puzzle platforming challenges
- 👍 Enjoyable gameplay experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Control issues with the controller getting stuck
- 🐛 Bugs in specific levels causing screen shaking
- 🐛 Bugs with boss battles not triggering rewards
- 🐛 Lag spikes on iOS


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Candies 'n Curses free?

Candies 'n Curses is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Shadow Trick free?

Shadow Trick is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Candies 'n Curses or Shadow Trick?

Candies 'n Curses is rated higher. Candies 'n Curses averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3K ratings, while Shadow Trick averages 4.0 from 34 ratings.

### Do Candies 'n Curses or Shadow Trick have ads?

Candies 'n Curses shows ads; Shadow Trick 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.*