Comparison

Pocket Reality vs Candybox

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Pocket Reality

Embark on daily, procedurally generated text adventures in a surreal open world. Everyday objects come to life, offering endless possibilities for exploration and interaction. Make choices with lasting consequences in a roguelite structure, manage faction loyalties, and uncover secrets.

Highlights
  • Daily procedurally generated text adventures
  • Open world with living objects
  • Roguelite structure with lasting consequences
  • Faction loyalty management
  • Interconnected world with changing character levels
  • Dozens of achievements and secrets
Features
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Every day, a surreal new reality will be created just for you! Enter an open world where everyday objects come to life and you can play any way you want. Maybe you're defending a cabbage moon from horse pirates. Maybe you're solving the murder of a wealthy spoon. Maybe you've always wanted to manage your own submarine farm, or date a strawberry? Maybe all of the above. The possibilities are endless! Experience a daily procedurally generated text adventure that was never seen before and will never be seen again. Pocket Reality features a roguelite structure. Your choices have lasting consequences, danger is everywhere, and eventually you will be defeated and/or cause the world to be devoured. But don't worry: you'll start fresh tomorrow, and every defeat makes you stronger! It's also a strategy game where you need to manage your loyalties to four factions, deciding whom to support and whom to oppose. The world is interconnected and full of conflict. Every character and location has a level that changes based on your actions or inaction. If you help someone increase their level, they'll produce resources over time and unlock new opportunities. But you can't help everyone at the same time... Includes dozens of achievements and secrets to discover. Play the complete game for free, forever, with no ads. Permanent in-app purchases are available to add a second world per day and unlock expansion content. Accessible with VoiceOver.

About

Candybox

Embark on an ASCII art role-playing adventure starting with candy collection. Discover a world of quests, battles, exploration, and crafting. Unravel mysteries and upgrade your character to uncover hidden secrets.

Highlights
  • Candy collection and resource management
  • Text-based role-playing adventure
  • Combat against various enemies
  • Exploration of diverse game worlds
  • Quest completion and puzzle solving
  • Crafting and item upgrading
  • Discovery of hidden secrets and Easter eggs
Features
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Embark on an unforgettable journey in Candy Box, where a simple candy-collecting game turns into an epic adventure! Start with a handful of candies and discover a world filled with mysteries, quests, and battles. This text-based incremental game will surprise you at every turn with its depth and charm. Game Features: Start Simple, Dream Big: Begin by collecting candies, but don’t be fooled by the simplicity! As you gather more, the game reveals layers of new content, from shops and inventory to quests and exploration. Battle Fierce Enemies: Equip powerful swords, potions, and spells to take down a variety of enemies. Each foe presents a unique challenge that will test your strategy and preparation. Explore Vast Worlds: Travel through enchanted forests, mysterious dungeons, and grand castles. Each area is packed with secrets, treasures, and surprises waiting to be uncovered. Solve Puzzles and Complete Quests: Not just about combat—Candy Box offers intricate puzzles and quests that will require your wit and creativity. Unravel hidden mysteries and unlock powerful rewards. Craft and Upgrade: Use the candies you collect to craft powerful items, upgrade your gear, and customize your character. The more you play, the more powerful you become. Discover Hidden Secrets: Candy Box is full of Easter eggs, hidden features, and secret endings. Can you find them all? Why You'll Love Candy Box: Candy Box offers a unique blend of simplicity and depth, perfect for both casual players and those looking for a more complex experience. Whether you’re in it for the candy or the adventure, you’ll find something to love in this quirky, delightful game. Download now and see how far a single candy can take you!

Screenshots

Pocket Reality4 screens
Candybox4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pocket Reality at 93% against Candybox's 44%. Pocket Reality also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.2) and ratings volume (370 vs 15). Candybox's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 5 weeks) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Pocket Reality sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Candybox sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pocket Reality holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pocket Reality has 370 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 93% of Pocket Reality's written reviews are positive against 44% of Candybox's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pocket Reality ships an update every 5 weeks, Candybox daily. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Pocket Reality versus Candybox: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPocket RealityCandybox
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (370 ratings) — better3.2 (15 ratings)
Positive reviews92.8% of reviews — better44.4% of reviews
Number of ratings370 — better15
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB31 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperJames SenterNoe LE PHILIPPE

Customer experience

Pocket Reality

All ratings370 ratings
Positive92.4%
Neutral4.6%
Negative3.0%
Written reviews69 reviews
Positive92.8%
Neutral4.3%
Negative2.9%

Candybox

All ratings15 ratings
Positive46.7%
Neutral6.7%
Negative46.7%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive44.4%
Neutral11.1%
Negative44.4%

Bugs and requests

Pocket Reality

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Sync issues with device time
  • Occasional crashes or freezes

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add a home base or central hub for the player
  • Introduce more varied characters and scenarios
  • Implement a cloud save feature
  • Provide more guidance or tutorials for new players
  • Allow players to earn additional stamina or playtime

Candybox

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Pocket Reality

One-time2
  • Double Mode$4.99
  • Nocturne Expansion$4.99
1 purchases

Candybox

One-time1
  • Remove ads$1.99

Questions

Is Pocket Reality free?
Pocket Reality is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Candybox free?
Candybox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pocket Reality or Candybox?
Pocket Reality is rated higher. Pocket Reality averages 4.7 out of 5 from 370 ratings, while Candybox averages 3.2 from 15 ratings.
Do Pocket Reality or Candybox have ads?
Neither Pocket Reality nor Candybox shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pocket Reality or Candybox?
Pocket Reality ships an update every 5 weeks, and Candybox daily. Most recently, Pocket Reality was updated on October 15, 2026 and Candybox on September 20, 2026.

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