# Candy Crush Saga vs Rush

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Candy Crush Saga | Rush |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (4M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/candy-crush-saga/id553834731/reviews)** | [4.6 (52K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rush/id1257043104/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4M** | 52K |
| Positive reviews | 39.1% of reviews | **72.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#3** | — |
| Size | 305 MB | 230 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [King](https://appshunter.io/developer/526656015) | [Ketchapp](https://appshunter.io/developer/528065807) |

## What reviewers say

### Candy Crush Saga

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/candy-crush-saga/id553834731)

**Currently charting:** #3 Top Grossing · Casual, #3 Top Grossing · Puzzle, #6 Top Grossing · Games, #21 Top Free · Casual, #23 Top Grossing, #24 Top Free · Puzzle, #42 Top Free · Games (US App Store)

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Extra Moves | $0.99 | one-time |
| Extra Lives | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10x Gold Bars package | $0.99 | one-time |
| 15x Gold Bars Package | $1.99 | one-time |
| XS Gold Bars Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Lollipop Hammer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Extra small offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Small offer | $5.99 | one-time |
| S Gold Bars Pack | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### Rush

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rush/id1257043104)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10 Extra Lives | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Play button unresponsive after ads
- Rank rewards not unlocking properly

**Requested features**

- Adjustable speed settings
- Multiplayer/competitive modes
- More varied obstacle types
- Improved challenge system


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*