Comparison

Candies 'n Curses vs OctoCatch

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
Read full description

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

OctoCatch

Features
Read full description

Dive into the depths with OctoCatch! Play as a clever octopus on a mission to clear the ocean. Hunt down pesky fish, master your tentacle skills, and advance through thrilling underwater levels. Fast, fun, and full of splashy action!

Screenshots

Candies 'n Curses4 screens
OctoCatch4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: OctoCatch at none against Candies 'n Curses's 11. OctoCatch also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks). Candies 'n Curses's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price and iOS requirement 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. OctoCatch asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Candies 'n Curses ships an update every 2 weeks, OctoCatch weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Candies 'n Curses versus OctoCatch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCandies 'n CursesOctoCatch
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (3K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews78.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size168 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTako Boy Studios LLCAB MAY GmbH

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

OctoCatch

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

11 purchases

Candies 'n Curses

One-time11
  • Teeny Soul Bag$1.99
  • Small Soul$2.99
  • Medium Soul$4.99
Show 8 more
  • 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

OctoCatch

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Candies 'n Curses free?
Candies 'n Curses is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is OctoCatch free?
OctoCatch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Candies 'n Curses or OctoCatch have ads?
Candies 'n Curses shows ads; OctoCatch does not.
Which is updated more often, Candies 'n Curses or OctoCatch?
Candies 'n Curses ships an update every 2 weeks, and OctoCatch weekly. Most recently, Candies 'n Curses was updated on October 18, 2026 and OctoCatch on October 6, 2026.

Other comparisons