Comparison

Candy Crush Saga vs Rush

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

Head to head
About

Candy Crush Saga

Engage in a world of delicious match-3 puzzles with thousands of challenging levels. Match candies, conquer obstacles, and uncover sweet surprises. Enjoy unique game modes, daily rewards, and special events for endless fun.

Highlights
  • Match-3 puzzle gameplay
  • Thousands of challenging levels
  • Unique game modes
  • Daily rewards and special events
  • Powerful boosters
  • Offline play
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Explore a world full of delicious match-3 puzzles and endless fun! Blast through thousands of challenging levels in this timeless puzzle game from King. Match candies, conquer jelly, toffees, and jam, and uncover sweet surprises in every puzzle. Classic Match-3 Gameplay with Fresh Twists - Discover unique game modes like Gummy Dragons and Bubblegum Pop. - Match and blast your way through matching levels full of sugar-coated fun. - Master tricky puzzles and create explosive combos to clear the board! Brain-Boosting Challenges & Special Events - Daily Rewards: Log in every day to claim free boosters and extra lives. - Time-Limited Events: Compete in themed challenges and win exclusive prizes. - Tournaments & Leaderboards: Crush more candies than your friends and rise to the top to become the ultimate match-3 master! Bonbon Blitz Your Way Through Extra Sticky Levels - Use powerful boosters like Bonbon Blitz, Lollipop Hammer, and Jelly Fish to solve puzzles and boost your score. - Stuck on a level? Boosters and extra moves will help you blast through any obstacle. Play Offline or Online, Anytime and Anywhere - No internet, no problem: Enjoy offline gameplay and keep the fun going wherever you are. - Ad-free fun means uninterrupted candy-matching bliss! Connect with Friends & Join the Candy Kingdom - Share lives, compare scores, and see who’s the match-3 master in your friends circle. - Connect your game to Facebook to sync progress, compete with friends, and unlock exclusive rewards! Discover more from King Looking for more brain-teasing fun? Try Candy Crush Soda Saga or Farm Heroes Saga for fresh twists on classic match-3 puzzles. Or dive into sweet solitaire action with the new Candy Crush Solitaire! Candy Crush Saga is free to play, but optional in-game items require payment. You can turn off the payment feature in your device’s settings. All Stars 2026 Selected level 5+. 18+. In-game event from 09:00 EST 5 March to 09:00 EDT 8 April, 2026. Participating countries only. Void where prohibited. Win the in-game event and receive an invite to the live contest 3-6 June in London for a chance to win a share of $1,000,000 USD. Requires travel to London. T&Cs: to.king.com/terms. Candy Crush Saga contains optional in-game purchases. © /TM / ® 2026 King.com Ltd. “King”, “Candy Crush All Stars" and associated marks and logos are trademarks of King.com Ltd or related entities.

About

Rush

Experience a thrilling endless roller coaster ride through the void. Tap to switch lanes, dodge obstacles, and reach incredible speeds. Complete challenges, collect items, and compete with players worldwide.

Highlights
  • Endless roller coaster ride
  • Tap to switch lanes
  • Dodge obstacles
  • Complete 100 challenges
  • Collect 50 spheres
  • Unlock 25 roads
  • Global high score comparison
Features
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Are you ready for a thrilling ride? Rush through the void while dodging obstacles in this endless roller coaster ride. Think quick and tap to switch lanes in order to reach incredible speeds! ◉ Complete 100 challenges ◉ Rank up by gathering XP ◉ Collect 50 spheres (including 5 secrets) ◉ Receive daily rewards ◉ Unlock 25 roads ◉ Compare your high score with players worldwide Download now and experience Rush!

Screenshots

Candy Crush Saga4 screens
Rush4 screens

Verdict

The call

Candy Crush Saga and Rush both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 73% of Rush's written reviews are positive against 39% of Candy Crush Saga's. Candy Crush Saga's advantage is ratings volume (4M vs 52K) and chart position (#3 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. Candy Crush Saga sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and Rush sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Candy Crush Saga against 4.6 for Rush. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Candy Crush Saga has 4M ratings behind it against 52K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 39% of Candy Crush Saga's written reviews are positive against 73% of Rush's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Candy Crush Saga ships an update fortnightly, Rush monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Candy Crush Saga versus Rush: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCandy Crush SagaRush
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (4M ratings) — better4.6 (52K ratings)
Positive reviews39.1% of reviews72.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4M — better52K
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterMonthly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#3 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size305 MB230 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperKingKetchapp

Customer experience

Candy Crush Saga

All ratings4,029,270 ratings
Positive93.3%
Neutral3.5%
Negative3.2%
Written reviews5,983 reviews
Positive39.1%
Neutral10.9%
Negative50.1%

Rush

All ratings51,703 ratings
Positive90.6%
Neutral4.5%
Negative4.9%
Written reviews393 reviews
Positive72.5%
Neutral9.7%
Negative17.8%

User reviews

Candy Crush Saga

From 4M App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎨 Visually appealing
  • 🎮 Addictive gameplay
  • 🕰️ Relaxing time-killer
  • 👍 Generous with free boosters

Room to improve

  • 💰 Excessive in-app purchases
  • 🤯 Frustratingly difficult levels
  • 🔁 Repetitive gameplay
  • 🔒 Lack of transparency in algorithms
  • 🔧 Buggy and crashes frequently

Rush

From 52K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Addictive and fun gameplay
  • 👍 Challenging but rewarding
  • 💎 Cool sphere and road designs
  • 🎨 Vibrant neon color scheme

Room to improve

  • 🔍 Unclear collision detection
  • 🔁 Repetitive obstacle patterns
  • 🔋 Ads causing performance issues
  • 🐛 Occasional game freezes

Bugs and requests

Candy Crush Saga

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Boosters and rewards not registering properly
  • Crashes when switching between apps
  • Sync issues with Facebook account

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to skip difficult levels
  • More free boosters and lives
  • Improved level difficulty progression
  • Clearer explanations of game mechanics

Rush

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Play button unresponsive after ads
  • Rank rewards not unlocking properly

Requested features

4 requests
  • Adjustable speed settings
  • Multiplayer/competitive modes
  • More varied obstacle types
  • Improved challenge system

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Candy Crush Saga

One-time9
  • Extra Moves3 variants$0.99
  • Extra Lives$0.99
  • 10x Gold Bars package$0.99
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  • 15x Gold Bars Package$1.99
  • XS Gold Bars Pack$1.99
  • Lollipop Hammer$1.99
  • Extra small offer$2.99
  • Small offer$5.99
  • S Gold Bars Pack$7.99
2 purchases

Rush

One-time2
  • 10 Extra Lives$0.99
  • Remove Ads$2.99

Questions

Is Candy Crush Saga free?
Candy Crush Saga is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Rush free?
Rush is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Candy Crush Saga or Rush?
Candy Crush Saga is rated higher. Candy Crush Saga averages 4.7 out of 5 from 4M ratings, while Rush averages 4.6 from 52K ratings.
Do Candy Crush Saga or Rush have ads?
Both Candy Crush Saga and Rush show ads.
Which is updated more often, Candy Crush Saga or Rush?
Candy Crush Saga ships an update fortnightly, and Rush monthly. Most recently, Candy Crush Saga was updated on October 29, 2026 and Rush on October 28, 2026.

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