Comparison

Monkey Flight vs Candy Blast Mania

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

Head to head
About

Monkey Flight

Launch monkeys from a palm tree using catapulting skills. Navigate obstacles like mud pools and rocks to become the king of the jungle. Features multiple game modes, achievements, and a star system for replayability.

Highlights
  • Catapulting gameplay
  • Multiple game modes (Classic, Jungle Fever, Arcade)
  • Obstacle avoidance (mud, rocks)
  • Achievements and rewards
  • Simple controls
  • 3-star rating system
Features
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Launching JABBERING MONKEYS from a palm tree has never been this fun... and harmless! Use your catapulting skills to become the KING OF THE JUNGLE, but watch out for dirty mud pools and ouchy rocks, or you might end up as the troop's back scratcher or tree shaker. This is JUNGLE CATAPULTING at its best! * * * * * * * * * * * * ACHIEVEMENTS / AWARDS: - Featured by Apple, May 2009 - #1 Download in 21 countries, Jan 2010 - Top 100 Paid Games in 4 countries, Feb 2010 GAME FEATURES: - THREE Game Modes: - 1) Classic Pack - 2) Jungle Fever (NEW) - 3) Arcade Mode - Extremely simple controls - Achievements to collect - Lifesavers to help you pass levels if you get stuck - Donut Games' famous 3-star system: Increased REPLAY VALUE - Collectors Icon #03 - And much more... TECH FEATURES: - Game Center support - Widescreen support - Universal App (iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch) * * * * * * * * * * * * "Flexible palm trees, flying monkeys, calypso music and baby elephants. What more could you possibly ask for?" Enjoy another Donut Games release!

About

Candy Blast Mania

Embark on a sweet adventure in this match-3 puzzle game. Swap candies to create explosive combos and defeat the Evil Gummy Bear King. Compete with friends and players worldwide in unique challenge modes and weekly tournaments.

Highlights
  • Strategic Match-3 Gameplay
  • Exclusive Challenge Modes
  • Weekly New Levels
  • Global Tournaments
  • Social Competitions
  • Defeat the Evil Gummy Bear
Features
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Embark on a sweet adventure with Candy Blast Mania, the premier match-3 candy swapping game! Dive into a world where you, alongside over 35 million players, assist Candy Girl and her faithful dog in their noble quest to overthrow the Evil Gummy Bear King. With its unparalleled candy-themed puzzles and exciting challenges, Candy Blast Mania offers an endless array of deliciously delightful gameplay experiences. What Makes Candy Blast Mania Special? • Exclusive Challenge Modes: From High Score Events to Team vs Team & Community Events, Candy Blast Mania offers unique challenges not found in any other puzzle game. • Weekly New Levels: Keep the sweet surprises coming with new levels added every week, ensuring the fun never ends. • Global Tournaments: Test your skills against players worldwide in thrilling tournaments for incredible prizes. Game Features: • Strategic Match-3 Gameplay: Master the art of creating explosive combos and earning huge multiplier bonuses to defeat the Evil Gummy Bear. • Social Competitions: Battle against Facebook friends for the sweetest prizes and bragging rights. • Weekly Updates: With new levels released regularly, the challenge and fun continue to grow. Candy Blast Mania is more than just a game; it's a community where you can compete, connect, and share with friends and players globally. Free to play, Candy Blast Mania also allows for in-app purchases to enhance your gaming experience. You can easily disable in-app purchases in your device's settings under "Allowed Content". Please note: • This game may link to social media services like Facebook. • Data is collected for personalized ads and gameplay analysis. Privacy & Terms: • Storm8 Studios Terms of Service: http://www.storm8-studios.com/terms/ • Storm8 Studios Privacy Policy: https://www.storm8.com/privacy/ Join the Candy Kingdom today! • Website: www.storm8.com • https://www.instagram.com/bakerystoryapp/ • https://www.instagram.com/restaurantstoryapp • https://www.instagram.com/castlestoryapp Get ready to embark on a candy-coated adventure in Candy Blast Mania, where fun meets strategy in the ultimate match-3 puzzle game. Download now and join us in the Candy Kingdom for an unforgettable journey!

Screenshots

Monkey Flight3 screens
Candy Blast Mania4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Candy Blast Mania at Free against Monkey Flight's $1.99. Candy Blast Mania also leads on ratings volume (6.6K vs 154) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). Monkey Flight's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.1) and ads (none vs shown). On in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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

Candy Blast Mania is free to download; Monkey Flight costs $1.99 up front. Monkey Flight sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Candy Blast Mania sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Monkey Flight holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Candy Blast Mania has 6.6K ratings behind it against 154, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 92% of Monkey Flight's written reviews are positive against 63% of Candy Blast Mania's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Monkey Flight ships an update every 3 months, Candy Blast Mania monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Monkey Flight versus Candy Blast Mania: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMonkey FlightCandy Blast Mania
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (154 ratings) — better4.1 (6.6K ratings)
Positive reviews91.8% of reviews — better62.6% of reviews
Number of ratings1546.6K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#147 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB288 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDonut GamesStorm8 Studios

Customer experience

Monkey Flight

All ratings154 ratings
Positive94.8%
Neutral5.2%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews594 reviews
Positive91.8%
Neutral5.2%
Negative3.0%

Candy Blast Mania

All ratings6,554 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral9.3%
Negative15.7%
Written reviews1,613 reviews
Positive62.6%
Neutral8.4%
Negative29.0%

User reviews

Monkey Flight

From 154 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🍌 Lovely music and visuals
  • 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
  • 🐒 Cute monkey character
  • 🕰 Excellent time-killer

Room to improve

  • 🤕 Frustratingly difficult levels
  • 🔍 Lack of control/precision
  • 💤 Repetitive after a while

Candy Blast Mania

From 6.6K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Enjoyable gameplay
  • 👍 Challenging levels
  • 💡 Variety of features and side games

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
  • 💰 Excessive ads and in-app purchases
  • ⏱️ Long wait times for lives/energy

Bugs and requests

Monkey Flight

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Screen freezing on some devices
  • Inconsistent fruit detection

Requested features

4 requests
  • More levels and challenges
  • Ability to customize monkey
  • Multiplayer/competitive modes
  • Improved power-up mechanics

Candy Blast Mania

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game crashing mid-level
  • Losing progress and lives due to crashes
  • Video ads not working properly

Requested features

3 requests
  • Option to pause or save bonus time
  • Ability to choose when to use power-ups
  • Improved stability and bug fixes

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Monkey Flight

One-time4
  • Lifesavers 5 pack - Small$0.99
  • Lifesavers 20 pack - Medium$2.99
  • Lifesavers 50 pack - Large$5.99
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  • Lifesavers 100 pack - Super Saver$9.99
10 purchases

Candy Blast Mania

One-time10
  • 22 Gems$0.99
  • Bundle Pack$0.99
  • VIP Energy Pack - 7 Days$0.99
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  • Gem Generator$0.99
  • 120 Gems$4.99
  • Bundle Pack$4.99
  • Gem Generator$4.99
  • 250 Gems$9.99
  • 530 Gems$19.99
  • 1400 Gems$49.99

Questions

Is Monkey Flight free?
Monkey Flight costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Candy Blast Mania free?
Candy Blast Mania is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Monkey Flight or Candy Blast Mania?
Monkey Flight is rated higher. Monkey Flight averages 4.8 out of 5 from 154 ratings, while Candy Blast Mania averages 4.1 from 6.6K ratings.
Do Monkey Flight or Candy Blast Mania have ads?
Candy Blast Mania shows ads; Monkey Flight does not.
Which is updated more often, Monkey Flight or Candy Blast Mania?
Monkey Flight ships an update every 3 months, and Candy Blast Mania monthly. Most recently, Monkey Flight was updated on October 13, 2026 and Candy Blast Mania on October 15, 2026.

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