# Candy Cup! vs The Eat Repeat

Candy Cup! and The Eat Repeat both sit at 3.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 29% of Candy Cup!'s written reviews are positive against 10% of The Eat Repeat's. Candy Cup! also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). The Eat Repeat's advantage is ratings volume (1.6K vs 184). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Candy Cup! sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and The Eat Repeat sells 4 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 — 3.7 for Candy Cup! against 3.8 for The Eat Repeat. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Eat Repeat has 1.6K ratings behind it against 184, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 29% of Candy Cup!'s written reviews are positive against 10% of The Eat Repeat's.

Candy Cup! ships an update every 6 weeks, The Eat Repeat every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Candy Cup! | The Eat Repeat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (184 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/candy-cup/id1570419468/reviews) | **[3.8 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-eat-repeat/id1619340314/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 184 | **1.6K** |
| Positive reviews | **28.9% of reviews** | 10.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 379 MB | 296 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [FRIENDLY APPS LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1514360327) | [OVIVO Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1482405708) |

## What reviewers say

### Candy Cup!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/candy-cup/id1570419468)

Guide falling candies through a cup to maximize points by collecting bonuses. Unlock challenges with hundreds of levels and enjoy mesmerizing graphics and ASMR vibrations. A relaxing and satisfying puzzle experience.

**Highlights:** Drop candies through bonuses, Maximize points and multiply score, Unlock level challenges, Hundreds of new levels, Mesmerizing graphics and colors, ASMR based tiny vibrations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock All Features | $4.99 | per month |
| All AppCentral Games Unlocked! | $39.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Entertaining and passes time
- 👍 Fun and addicting
- 👍 Good animation
- 👍 Really nice to play
- 👍 Great for time spending

**What reviewers complain about**

-  anúncios Everywhere
-  anúncios After every level
-  anúncios Unskippable ads
-  anúncios Intrusive ads
-  anúncios Too many ads

**Reported bugs**

- Ads are in every match
- Ads after every round
- Ads on next level button
- Ads after nearly every level
- Ads after every level, some unskippable

**Requested features**

- Fix the button issues
- Fix the ad placement
- Improve gem utility
- Fix freezing and glitches


### The Eat Repeat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-eat-repeat/id1619340314)

Collect a variety of delicious dishes by upgrading your skills and exploring the world. This idle game allows you to earn money even when you're offline. Can you discover and collect over a hundred unique food items?

**Highlights:** Food collecting gameplay, Skill upgrades, Idle earnings, Over 100 unique dishes, Food gallery

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Eater Kit | $5.99 | one-time |
| premium.noads | $5.99 | one-time |
| Mega Munch Prime | $6.99 | one-time |
| X3 Coins and No Ads | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun game concept
- 👍 Simple and intuitive gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 💸 Excessive and intrusive ads
- 🕰️ Short gameplay sessions
- 🤯 Overwhelming ad experience

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes after watching ads
- Ads sometimes do not load properly
- Progress and rewards not consistently saved

**Requested features**

- Reduce frequency of ads
- Improve stability and performance
- Provide more meaningful gameplay progression


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Candy Cup! free?

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

### Is The Eat Repeat free?

The Eat Repeat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Candy Cup! or The Eat Repeat?

The Eat Repeat is rated higher. Candy Cup! averages 3.7 out of 5 from 184 ratings, while The Eat Repeat averages 3.8 from 1.6K ratings.

### Do Candy Cup! or The Eat Repeat have ads?

Both Candy Cup! and The Eat Repeat show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Candy Cup! or The Eat Repeat?

Candy Cup! ships an update every 6 weeks, and The Eat Repeat every 2 months. Most recently, Candy Cup! was updated on September 19, 2026 and The Eat Repeat on September 17, 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.*