# Dalgona Game vs Gameworld Master

The clearest difference is rating: Gameworld Master at 4.7 against Dalgona Game's 2.8. Gameworld Master also leads on ratings volume (17K vs 41) and review sentiment (44% vs 35%). Dalgona Game's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 4 weeks). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Gameworld Master sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Dalgona Game asks for nothing beyond the download.

Gameworld Master holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gameworld Master has 17K ratings behind it against 41, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 35% of Dalgona Game's written reviews are positive against 44% of Gameworld Master's.

Dalgona Game ships an update every 2 days, Gameworld Master every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dalgona Game | Gameworld Master |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.8 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dalgona-game-custom-candy/id1589257707/reviews) | **[4.7 (17K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gameworld-master/id1616459311/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 41 | **17K** |
| Positive reviews | 35.1% of reviews | **44.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 78 MB | 414 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 11.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | +17 |
| Developer | [Sinkhole Studio Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1302601629) | [ZPLAY (HK) TECHNOLOGY CO., LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1301067319) |

## What reviewers say

### Dalgona Game

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dalgona-game-custom-candy/id1589257707)

Test your precision by carving out intricate shapes from fragile candy. Import your own designs to create unique dalgona challenges. Avoid cracking the candy as you slice away the excess.

**Highlights:** Carve dalgona candy, Avoid breaking shapes, Import custom drawings, Multiple difficulty levels, Precise slicing gameplay

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Gameworld Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gameworld-master/id1616459311)

Build and manage your own game world. Collect people to participate in games, earn money, and expand your empire. Become the ultimate game world owner.

**Highlights:** Build and manage a game world, Collect people for games, Earn money to expand, Simulate business empire, Tycoon gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 160 Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2400 Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| 13000 Gems | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Decent game
- 👍 Fun and addictive
- 👍 Great concept based on Squid Game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Bugs causing loss of progress
- 🔍 Too many ads, even after paying for ad-free
- 🐛 Helpers not functioning properly

**Reported bugs**

- Character getting stuck when collecting money
- Vans/helpers freezing and not delivering contestants
- Crashes and loss of progress after updates

**Requested features**

- More skins and Squid Game-themed content
- Less repetitive gameplay
- Improved stability and bug fixes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dalgona Game free?

Dalgona Game is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Gameworld Master free?

Gameworld Master is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Dalgona Game or Gameworld Master?

Gameworld Master is rated higher. Dalgona Game averages 2.8 out of 5 from 41 ratings, while Gameworld Master averages 4.7 from 17K ratings.

### Do Dalgona Game or Gameworld Master have ads?

Both Dalgona Game and Gameworld Master show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Dalgona Game or Gameworld Master?

Dalgona Game ships an update every 2 days, and Gameworld Master every 4 weeks. Most recently, Dalgona Game was updated on October 16, 2026 and Gameworld Master on October 19, 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.*