Comparison

Rocket Buddy vs Candy Route

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

Head to head
About

Rocket Buddy

Launch cannon-loaded Buddies to solve physics-based puzzles and reach targets. Navigate challenging levels filled with obstacles, using as many Buddies as needed to succeed. Enjoy hilarious ragdoll physics and endless fun.

Highlights
  • Cannon loaded with Buddies
  • Puzzling challenges
  • Obstacle avoidance
  • Ragdoll physics
  • Hilarious challenges
  • Unlock daily crystals
  • Unique skins
Features
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You have a cannon loaded with Buddies, and your goal is to get to the target. Solve puzzling challenges, avoid obstacles, and use as many Buddies as you need to complete every level. The game features your favorite ragdoll physics, hilarious challenges, and endless fun! We Love You! Enjoy! SUBSCRIPTION PRICING AND TERMS Subscription options In Rocket Buddy game we offer you the following subscription options: 1. Weekly Premium offers a weekly subscription for $7.99 after a 3-day free trial. It unlocks 200 crystals + 20 crystals every day, provides unique skin and removes all ads. 2. Monthly Premium offers a monthly subscription for $19.99. It unlocks 200 crystals + 20 crystals, every day, provides unique skin and removes all ads. 3. Yearly Premium offers a yearly subscription for $99.99. It unlocks 200 crystals + 20 crystals, every day, provides unique skin and removes all ads. End of trial period and subscription renewal This price is established for United States customers. Pricing in other countries may vary and actual charges may be converted to your local currency depending on the country of residence. Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Canceling trial period or subscription You can turn off the auto-renew for the subscription whenever you want in the settings if your iTunes account. Check https://support.apple.com/HT202039. When your current trial/subscription period expires, you will be unsubscribed. The current active subscription period cannot be canceled. After your subscription expires, you will no longer be able to use elements offered in your chosen Subscription Option. If you have any questions or comments, feel free to contact us at support@playgendary.com Privacy Policy: http://www.playgendary.com/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use: http://www.playgendary.com/terms-of-use/

About

Candy Route

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Would you like to take the Candy Route? It's a very sweet and fun game to play. This is the paid version of the app - No Ads. Can you now avoid the giant wafer blocks? They come in vanilla, strawberry and chocolate! Also, jellybeans, peppermints, lollypops, chocolate, donuts, candy canes. Giant chocolate mountains surround the new candy routes. Hitting any of these results in an instant game over. You are a round red and white sweet that's travelling through the candy route. As you travel, you need to hit the cupcakes. Cupcakes that you collect are chocolate flavored. Depending on how you hit them, by hitting it quickly you will receive 1 point. By hitting right onto the cupcake can net you 2 points. Ding! You move the candy my swiping side to side. You can also tap on an area to have the candy quickly move to your desired location. We hope you have fun taking the Candy Route like we do! Hint: It's near the Candy Cascade!

Screenshots

Rocket Buddy4 screens
Candy Route4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Rocket Buddy at Free against Candy Route's $0.99. Candy Route's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and ads (none vs shown). On update cadence, device support 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

Rocket Buddy is free to download; Candy Route costs $0.99 up front. Rocket Buddy sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Candy Route asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rocket Buddy ships an update every 28 months, Candy Route every 29 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Rocket Buddy versus Candy Route: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRocket BuddyCandy Route
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.8 (11K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews68.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings11K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 28 months — betterEvery 29 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size444 MB46 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPlaygendary LimitedZen Pixel Studios Pty Ltd

Bugs and requests

Rocket Buddy

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game resets progress after inactivity
  • Ads cause freezing and crashes
  • Compatibility issues on older devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • More level modes and challenges
  • Ability to create custom skins
  • Improved ad-free experience
  • Expanded buddy expressions

Candy Route

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Rocket Buddy

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Premium3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Monthly Premium$19.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium$99.991 Year
One-time5
  • Pinch of Gems$1.99
  • Handful of Gems$4.99
  • Pile of Gems$9.99
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  • Safe of Gems$14.99
  • No Subscription Full Access$19.99
None

Candy Route

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Rocket Buddy free?
Rocket Buddy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Candy Route free?
Candy Route costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Rocket Buddy or Candy Route have ads?
Rocket Buddy shows ads; Candy Route does not.
Which is updated more often, Rocket Buddy or Candy Route?
Rocket Buddy ships an update every 28 months, and Candy Route every 29 months. Most recently, Rocket Buddy was updated on October 19, 2026 and Candy Route on September 30, 2026.

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