Comparison

Sugar Rush 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

Sugar Rush

Engage in a fast-paced candy-popping puzzle game with unique mechanics. Swipe to make matches, discover special candies, and trigger jackpots for big rewards. Compete with friends and win daily prizes in this addictive sweet-themed challenge.

Highlights
  • Match and pop candies
  • Swipe up and down for huge matches
  • Find and pop special candies
  • Trigger jackpots for rewards
  • Equip sweet boosts
  • Challenge friends in tournaments
  • Win daily prizes
Features
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CRAVING SOME SWEET POPPING ACTION? Pick your favorite boosts mix, match candies and pop as fast as you can to hit that perfect Rush. Featuring a brand new way to play, Sugar Rush takes puzzle games to the next level. With delicious sweets to flick up or down, special and rare candies to find, jackpots to trigger and a lot more, be warned: your fingers are gonna get sticky! • Match & pop candies to get your Sugar Rush • Swipe up and down to make huge matches • Find and pop all the special candies • Trigger Jackpots for huge rewards • Equip sweet boosts for even bigger scores • Challenge and gift friends in tournaments • Win prizes everyday! Go meet Baron Sugar now… POP 'EM FAST AND HAVE A BLAST! More Great Games from Full Fat: AGENT DASH • The most explosive running game on the App Store! COIN DROP • A physics based puzzle game that is so addictive, it'll drive you mad! FLICK GOLF! • It's Golf. Reinvented. FLICK GOLF EXTREME • You've played Flick Golf, now take it to the Extreme! Want some more…? Search FULL FAT on the App Store! CONTACT HELP: www.fullfat.com/support VISIT: www.fullfat.com SOCIAL LIKE: facebook.com/fullfatgames FOLLOW: twitter.com/fullfatgames +1: gplus.to/fullfatgames WATCH: youtube.com/fullfatgames

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

Sugar Rush4 screens
Candy Blast Mania4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Sugar Rush at none against Candy Blast Mania's shown. Sugar Rush also leads on rating (4.4 vs 4.1) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 14.0). Candy Blast Mania's advantage is ratings volume (6.6K vs 8). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases 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. Sugar Rush sells 10 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

Sugar Rush holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Candy Blast Mania has 6.6K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of Sugar Rush's written reviews are positive against 63% of Candy Blast Mania's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sugar Rush ships an update every 6 weeks, Candy Blast Mania monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Sugar Rush versus Candy Blast Mania: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSugar RushCandy Blast Mania
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (8 ratings) — better4.1 (6.6K ratings)
Positive reviews69.2% of reviews — better62.6% of reviews
Number of ratings86.6K — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksMonthly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS7.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB288 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFull Fat Productions LtdStorm8 Studios

Customer experience

Sugar Rush

All ratings8 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews120 reviews
Positive69.2%
Neutral9.2%
Negative21.7%

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

Sugar Rush

From 8 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 😊 Highly addictive and fun gameplay
  • ⚡ Fast-paced and engaging mechanics
  • 🎮 Better alternative to Candy Crush for many users
  • 🎨 Good graphics and visual design
  • ⏱️ Great time-waster for waiting periods

Room to improve

  • 💰 Aggressive in-app purchase model
  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezing issues
  • 🔄 Repetitive gameplay with single board
  • 😤 Requires Facebook connection for features
  • ⏰ Energy/hearts system too restrictive

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

Sugar Rush

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • App crashes when connecting to Facebook
  • Crashes near level 50 and doesn't record scores
  • Game freezes mid-game
  • Daily bonus rewards not appearing for months
  • Progress lost after app updates
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  • Purchased tickets disappearing
  • Triple jackpot not awarding prizes
  • Tutorial repeatedly displays after updates
  • Rare items (tin soldiers) not functioning correctly
  • Candy movement speed too slow during critical moments

Requested features

10 requests
  • Add multiple levels with progression system
  • Implement achievements and trophy system
  • Add screen rotation option
  • Create casual mode without timer pressure
  • Add online multiplayer beyond Facebook friends
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  • Improve daily reward consistency
  • Allow one-time purchase instead of F2P model
  • Add more varied game objectives and goals
  • Implement better Facebook integration without spam
  • Add difficulty settings

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

10 purchases

Sugar Rush

One-time10
  • Small coins pack$0.99
  • Small golden tickets pack$1.99
  • Medium coins pack$4.99
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  • Medium golden tickets pack$4.99
  • Large coins pack$9.99
  • Large golden tickets pack$9.99
  • XL coins pack$19.99
  • XL golden tickets pack$19.99
  • XXL coins pack$49.99
  • XXL golden tickets pack$49.99
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 Sugar Rush free?
Sugar Rush is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Candy Blast Mania free?
Candy Blast Mania is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Sugar Rush or Candy Blast Mania?
Sugar Rush is rated higher. Sugar Rush averages 4.4 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Candy Blast Mania averages 4.1 from 6.6K ratings.
Do Sugar Rush or Candy Blast Mania have ads?
Candy Blast Mania shows ads; Sugar Rush does not.
Which is updated more often, Sugar Rush or Candy Blast Mania?
Sugar Rush ships an update every 6 weeks, and Candy Blast Mania monthly. Most recently, Sugar Rush was updated on October 17, 2026 and Candy Blast Mania on October 19, 2026.

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