HAL 9000 vs Catch the Candy 2
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HAL 9000
Experience classic chess with advanced 3D graphics and an AI opponent. This hobby project offers a virtual chess set for players to test their skills. More features are planned for future updates.
- Advanced 3D graphics
- Virtual chess set interaction
- Play against AI opponent
- Classic chess gameplay
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This is my hobby project and I would like that this app brings classic chess game into new dimension. With advanced 3D graphics you can feel all beauty of interacting with virtual chess set. At the moment you can choose to play only against artificial intelligence named HAL 9000 and test your skills , but this only beginning, more will come soon...
Catch the Candy 2
Embark on a sweet quest with vibrant graphics and physics-based puzzles. Guide a hungry hero through beautifully crafted levels inspired by global cultures, experiencing heartwarming emotions and laughter. Challenge your brain with innovative obstacles to reach tantalizing treats.
- Physics-based puzzles
- Vibrant new graphics
- Emotional character reactions
- Beautifully crafted levels
- Culturally inspired adventures
- Innovative obstacles
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Fluffy is back, and he's even hungrier for candy than before! With vibrant new graphics that bring this whimsical world to life, you’ll embark on a sweet quest filled with exciting new physics-based puzzles, heartwarming emotions, and laughs! A World of Wonder: Explore beautifully crafted levels, each bursting with color and creativity! From ancient Egyptian tombs to a quaint grocery store, every setting is a feast for the eyes. The charming art style invites you into a magical realm where candy dreams come true! Emotional Gameplay: Your hero now expresses a range of emotions with every new challenge he faces! Watch him beam with joy when he catches a piece of candy, frown in frustration when a puzzle is tricky, and react to any new things he discovers. Puzzle Perfection: Challenge your brain with innovative physics-based puzzles! Use the character's tail and the environment to maneuver past ingenious obstacles and reach those tantalizing treats. Each level offers a unique twist, ensuring that no two challenges are the same! Cultural Adventures: Journey through levels inspired by beloved stories from around the world! Encounter playful references that introduce you to a variety of cultures in a fun and engaging way. There’s always something new to discover! Catch the Candy 2 invites you to enjoy a colorful experience filled with laughter, learning and, of course, candy! Whether you’re a puzzle pro or just diving in, get ready to catch your dreams and sweeten your day in this enchanting sequel. So use physical logic, grab your candy-loving spirit and jump into the sweetest adventure yet!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: HAL 9000 at none against Catch the Candy 2's shown. HAL 9000 also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Catch the Candy 2's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 36 months) and ratings volume (2.7K vs 1). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
HAL 9000 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Catch the Candy 2 has 2.7K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
HAL 9000 ships an update every 36 months, Catch the Candy 2 every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HAL 9000 | Catch the Candy 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 4.8 (2.7K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 81.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 2.7K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 36 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 211 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | Vladimir Djokic | HC GLOBAL DISTRIBUTION LIMITED |
Customer experience
HAL 9000
Catch the Candy 2
Bugs and requests
HAL 9000
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Catch the Candy 2
Reported bugs
1 issue- Game can be completed too quickly
Requested features
3 requests- More levels
- Anime-style graphics
- Bigger boss battles
In-app purchases
HAL 9000
No in-app purchases
Catch the Candy 2
No in-app purchases









