# Candy Cup! vs Mahjong Dice Competition

The clearest difference is rating: Candy Cup! at 3.7 against Mahjong Dice Competition's 3.0. Candy Cup! also leads on ratings volume (183 vs 3) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Candy Cup! sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Mahjong Dice Competition sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Candy Cup! holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Candy Cup! has 183 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Candy Cup! ships an update every 6 weeks, Mahjong Dice Competition monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Candy Cup! | Mahjong Dice Competition |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.7 (183 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/candy-cup/id1570419468/reviews)** | [3.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mahjong-dice-competition/id6736376246/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **183** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 28.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 379 MB | 256 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [FRIENDLY APPS LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1514360327) | [FunCraft, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1482426779) |

## 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


### Mahjong Dice Competition

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mahjong-dice-competition/id6736376246)

This game blends the strategic tile-matching of Mahjong with the dice-rolling excitement of Yatzy. Compete globally or with friends, customize your game, and enjoy a relaxing yet engaging experience.

**Highlights:** Match Mahjong tiles and roll Yatzy dice, Global tournaments and multiplayer modes, Unlock custom tile sets and dice styles, Free to play, Relaxing gameplay with engaging challenges

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Special Bundle | $0.99 | one-time |
| Special Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| A Few Gems | $2.99 | one-time |
| A Pile of Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Special Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| A Bag of Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Special Bundle | $12.99 | one-time |
| Special Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| A Jar of Gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| A Bucket of Gems | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Candy Cup! free?

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

### Is Mahjong Dice Competition free?

Mahjong Dice Competition is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Candy Cup! or Mahjong Dice Competition?

Candy Cup! is rated higher. Candy Cup! averages 3.7 out of 5 from 183 ratings, while Mahjong Dice Competition averages 3.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Candy Cup! or Mahjong Dice Competition have ads?

Both Candy Cup! and Mahjong Dice Competition show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Candy Cup! or Mahjong Dice Competition?

Candy Cup! ships an update every 6 weeks, and Mahjong Dice Competition monthly. Most recently, Candy Cup! was updated on October 21, 2026 and Mahjong Dice Competition on October 6, 2026.

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