Comparison

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.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Advanced 3D graphics
  • Virtual chess set interaction
  • Play against AI opponent
  • Classic chess gameplay
Features
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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...

About

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.

Highlights
  • Physics-based puzzles
  • Vibrant new graphics
  • Emotional character reactions
  • Beautifully crafted levels
  • Culturally inspired adventures
  • Innovative obstacles
Features
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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!

Screenshots

HAL 90003 screens
Catch the Candy 24 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
HAL 9000 versus Catch the Candy 2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHAL 9000Catch the Candy 2
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.8 (2.7K ratings)
Positive reviews—81.0% of reviews
Number of ratings12.7K — better
Update frequencyEvery 36 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB211 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperVladimir DjokicHC GLOBAL DISTRIBUTION LIMITED

Customer experience

HAL 9000

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Catch the Candy 2

All ratings2,492 ratings
Positive95.6%
Neutral2.3%
Negative2.1%
Written reviews42 reviews
Positive81.0%
Neutral14.3%
Negative4.8%

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

None

HAL 9000

No in-app purchases

None

Catch the Candy 2

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HAL 9000 free?
HAL 9000 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Catch the Candy 2 free?
Catch the Candy 2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, HAL 9000 or Catch the Candy 2?
HAL 9000 is rated higher. HAL 9000 averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Catch the Candy 2 averages 4.8 from 2.7K ratings.
Do HAL 9000 or Catch the Candy 2 have ads?
Catch the Candy 2 shows ads; HAL 9000 does not.
Which is updated more often, HAL 9000 or Catch the Candy 2?
HAL 9000 ships an update every 36 months, and Catch the Candy 2 every 3 months. Most recently, HAL 9000 was updated on October 11, 2026 and Catch the Candy 2 on October 20, 2026.

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