# Candy Cup! vs Peninsula Paradise

The clearest difference is rating: Peninsula Paradise at 5.0 against Candy Cup!'s 3.7. Peninsula Paradise also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 6 weeks). Candy Cup!'s advantage is ratings volume (183 vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Candy Cup! sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Peninsula Paradise asks for nothing beyond the download.

Peninsula Paradise holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Candy Cup! has 183 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Candy Cup! ships an update every 6 weeks, Peninsula Paradise every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Candy Cup! | Peninsula Paradise |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (183 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/candy-cup/id1570419468/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/peninsula-paradise/id6787582223/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **183** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 28.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 379 MB | 734 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) | [Emily Watts](https://appshunter.io/developer/6787582225) |

## 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


### Peninsula Paradise

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/peninsula-paradise/id6787582223)

Embark on a relaxing adventure in a charming virtual destination. Adopt and care for pets, decorate your home, and explore unique locations. Enjoy mini-games, shopping, gardening, and seasonal events at your own pace.

**Highlights:** Adopt and care for pets, Decorate and customize home, Explore unique locations, Play relaxing mini-games, Shop and visit various places, Grow a garden, Discover seasonal events

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Candy Cup! free?

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

### Is Peninsula Paradise free?

Peninsula Paradise is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Candy Cup! or Peninsula Paradise?

Peninsula Paradise is rated higher. Candy Cup! averages 3.7 out of 5 from 183 ratings, while Peninsula Paradise averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Candy Cup! or Peninsula Paradise have ads?

Both Candy Cup! and Peninsula Paradise show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Candy Cup! or Peninsula Paradise?

Candy Cup! ships an update every 6 weeks, and Peninsula Paradise every 10 days. Most recently, Candy Cup! was updated on November 3, 2026 and Peninsula Paradise on October 31, 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.*