# Monkey Flight vs Candy Blast Mania

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.

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.

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.

Monkey Flight ships an update every 3 months, Candy Blast Mania monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Monkey Flight | Candy Blast Mania |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (154 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monkey-flight/id311768443/reviews)** | [4.1 (6.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/candy-blast-mania/id680022952/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 154 | **6.6K** |
| Positive reviews | **91.8% of reviews** | 62.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#172** | — |
| Size | 10 MB | 288 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Donut Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/310068844) | [Storm8 Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/967465771) |

## What reviewers say

### Monkey Flight

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monkey-flight/id311768443)

**Currently charting:** #172 Top Paid · Casual (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifesavers 5 pack - Small | $0.99 | one-time |
| Lifesavers 20 pack - Medium | $2.99 | one-time |
| Lifesavers 50 pack - Large | $5.99 | one-time |
| Lifesavers 100 pack - Super Saver | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Screen freezing on some devices
- Inconsistent fruit detection

**Requested features**

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


### Candy Blast Mania

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/candy-blast-mania/id680022952)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 22 Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bundle Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| VIP Energy Pack - 7 Days | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gem Generator | $0.99 | one-time |
| 120 Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bundle Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gem Generator | $4.99 | one-time |
| 250 Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| 530 Gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| 1400 Gems | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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 16, 2026 and Candy Blast Mania on October 15, 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.*