Comparison

CandyDream vs Matchscapes

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

Head to head
About

CandyDream

Engage in a classic match-3 puzzle adventure with a charming candy theme. Solve levels by matching three or more identical candies, utilizing special power-ups and strategic combinations to overcome challenges. Enjoy beautiful graphics and addictive gameplay anytime, anywhere.

Highlights
  • Match 3 or more identical candies
  • Create special direction rockets
  • Create special T or L rockets
  • Create kites for powerful effects
  • Use helpful props and power-ups
  • Combine power-ups for chain reactions
Features
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CandyDream:match 3 puzzle with addictive and exciting adventure, classic free match 3 games. Starts off easy but gets challenging fast. Can you beat the game? It has a beautiful and cute game style, ideal for girls to play with their families and to play in anytime and anywhere! Designed for the beautiful girls. Easy to control, fun to play, beautiful graphics! Just swap & match with your finger! How to play: 1. You have a specific list of goals in each level. 2. Match 3 or more identical candies in a line to crush them. 3. Match 4 in a row or column to create special direction rocket. 4. Match 5 in T or L to create special rocket. 5. Match 5 in a line to create kite. 6. You must have the sharpest mind. Learn to use kite and rocket. 7. If you have any difficulties passing a level you can use helpful props. 8. Combine 2 rocket and kite to make huge chain reaction to help you pass the level. Special highlights: 1. Rockets: it will can destroy all candies in a line. 2. Bomb: it will can destroy all candies around it. 3. Rainbow Candy: it can destroy all candies with the same color of selected gem. 4. Level And Stars Gift: Coins and props power-ups help you pass level 5. Less moves, More Stars, Higher scores! Crush all Candies! 6. Pass the levels and try to get all stars in each level. 7. Try your best to make super combinations with super match! Let's go CandyDream Match 3 Games never stop!

About

Matchscapes

This brain training game offers fun challenges to stimulate cognitive abilities. As you progress, unlock personalized content and learn to make wiser decisions. It's designed for all ages to exercise the mind and reflect on life's journey.

Highlights
  • Multiple game modes
  • Social interaction and leaderboards
  • Rich prop system
  • Immersive sound effects and music
  • Unique level design
  • Personalized story customization
Features
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Stimulate your brain's potential while having fun! That's what "MatchScapes" is all about. This game will help you stimulate different areas of your brain and serve as a daily brain training. As you unlock each level, you'll unlock various texts, images, and audio to awaken memories about the most important things and people in your life. Its simple, intuitive design allows players to customize their own story, constantly try new strategies, and learn how to optimize their choices. Similarly, on life's journey, we need to constantly try new things and learn how to make wiser, more correct decisions. Game Features: - Multiple game modes for players to enjoy different challenges. - Social interaction function that allows players to invite friends to play together or compete with other players for rankings. - Rich prop system that allows players to play more strategically. - Beautiful sound effects and music that immerse players in the game. - Easy to learn but difficult to master, suitable for players of all ages. - Unique level design and challenges that make the game more exciting and interesting. In short, "MatchScapes" is not only a fun entertainment but also helps us exercise our brains and reflect on our life journey. Through this game, we can learn how to think, calculate, make decisions and constantly improve our cognitive abilities. Therefore, I recommend everyone to try this game in their spare time and discover their own insights into life! Contact us: https://www.facebook.com/lisgametech Email: lisgametech@gmail.com

Screenshots

CandyDream4 screens
Matchscapes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CandyDream at 88% against Matchscapes's 0%. CandyDream also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.0) and ratings volume (673 vs 1). Matchscapes's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. CandyDream sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Matchscapes sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CandyDream holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CandyDream has 673 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of CandyDream's written reviews are positive against 0% of Matchscapes's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CandyDream ships an update every 2 months, Matchscapes every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 26, 2026 and August 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
CandyDream versus Matchscapes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCandyDreamMatchscapes
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (673 ratings) — better2.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews87.5% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings673 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size230 MB213 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer婷婷 刘IVYMOBI LIMITED

Customer experience

CandyDream

All ratings673 ratings
Positive94.4%
Neutral3.3%
Negative2.4%
Written reviews32 reviews
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%

Matchscapes

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

CandyDream

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Game not letting players play for nearly 2 weeks
  • Login screen freezing

Requested features

3 requests
  • More challenging levels
  • Ability to decorate further as you progress
  • Eliminate auto-hints and let players make their own decisions

Matchscapes

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

11 purchases

CandyDream

One-time11
  • gift_coins_200$1.99
  • coins_150$1.99
  • Get 1000 Coins$1.99
Show 8 more
  • Get 2000 Coins$1.99
  • coins_500$4.99
  • gift_coins_500$6.99
  • Get 5000 Coins$7.99
  • coins_1000$9.99
  • gift_coins_1000$12.99
  • coins_2100$19.99
  • gift_coins_2000$24.99
11 purchases

Matchscapes

One-time11
  • Starter Bundle$2.99
  • 400 Coins$2.99
  • Gold Reserve!$2.99
Show 8 more
  • Lucky Reward$2.99
  • Scape Pass$4.99
  • 1200 Coins$6.99
  • Big Lucky Reward$7.99
  • Mini Bundle$9.99
  • Premium Pass$9.99
  • Special Offer$15.99
  • Special Offer$29.99

Questions

Is CandyDream free?
CandyDream is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Matchscapes free?
Matchscapes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, CandyDream or Matchscapes?
CandyDream is rated higher. CandyDream averages 4.7 out of 5 from 673 ratings, while Matchscapes averages 2.0 from 1 ratings.
Do CandyDream or Matchscapes have ads?
Both CandyDream and Matchscapes show ads.
Which is updated more often, CandyDream or Matchscapes?
CandyDream ships an update every 2 months, and Matchscapes every 3 weeks. Most recently, CandyDream was updated on August 26, 2026 and Matchscapes on August 14, 2026.

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