# Hell's Kitchen vs Candy Rush

Hell's Kitchen and Candy Rush both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Candy Rush's written reviews are positive against 60% of Hell's Kitchen's. Candy Rush also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). Hell's Kitchen's advantage is ratings volume (4.7K vs 21). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hell's Kitchen sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Candy Rush sells 10 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 Hell's Kitchen against 4.8 for Candy Rush. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hell's Kitchen has 4.7K ratings behind it against 21, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 60% of Hell's Kitchen's written reviews are positive against 100% of Candy Rush's.

Hell's Kitchen ships an update monthly, Candy Rush every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hell's Kitchen | Candy Rush |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (4.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hells-kitchen-match-and-design/id1455204426/reviews) | **[4.8 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/candy-rush-blast-puzzle/id1487757956/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.7K** | 21 |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 381 MB | 243 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Qiiwi Games AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/495572903) | [cookapps](https://appshunter.io/developer/626650864) |

## What reviewers say

### Hell's Kitchen

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hells-kitchen-match-and-design/id1455204426)

Restore and design a restaurant, following the Hell's Kitchen theme. Solve match-3 puzzles to renovate spaces, unlock recipes, and meet characters. Become a renowned chef and build your dream eatery.

**Highlights:** Match-3 puzzle gameplay, Restaurant renovation and design, Unlock Hell's Kitchen recipes, Character interactions and story, Interior and exterior customization, Restaurant management simulation

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1500 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Kitchen Porter Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Adfree | $2.99 | one-time |
| HK Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Coins | $5.99 | one-time |
| Chef Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| 10000 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Station Chef Pack | $11.99 | one-time |
| Sous Chef Pack | $26.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fantastic game
- 👍 Addictive and fun
- 🍴 Real recipes included
- 🎨 Enjoyable decorating

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent freezing/crashing
- ⏱️ Slow loading times
- 💰 Too many ads/in-app purchases
- 🕹️ Levels too difficult

**Reported bugs**

- Doors not opening to start levels
- Purchases not registering correctly
- Losing progress after updates

**Requested features**

- More level variety
- Ability to gift items to friends
- Faster progression without spending money
- Improved stability and performance


### Candy Rush

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/candy-rush-blast-puzzle/id1487757956)

Embark on a sweet adventure in this match-3 puzzle game. Explore a vibrant fantasy world filled with gingerbread characters and challenging puzzles. Utilize boosters and bonuses to overcome obstacles and enjoy hours of casual fun.

**Highlights:** Over 1000 challenging match-3 puzzles, Casual gameplay for all ages, Colorful fantasy world graphics, Exciting music and sound effects, Unique gingerbread character twists, Magic boosters and bonuses

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Piggy Bank | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| 600 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank | $3.99 | one-time |
| 1100 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Toy Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank | $9.99 | one-time |
| Super Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| Mega Pack | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hell's Kitchen free?

Hell's Kitchen is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Candy Rush free?

Candy Rush is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Hell's Kitchen or Candy Rush?

Candy Rush is rated higher. Hell's Kitchen averages 4.7 out of 5 from 4.7K ratings, while Candy Rush averages 4.8 from 21 ratings.

### Do Hell's Kitchen or Candy Rush have ads?

Hell's Kitchen shows ads; Candy Rush does not.

### Which is updated more often, Hell's Kitchen or Candy Rush?

Hell's Kitchen ships an update monthly, and Candy Rush every 3 weeks. Most recently, Hell's Kitchen was updated on November 2, 2026 and Candy Rush on November 3, 2026.

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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.*