Candy Crush Saga vs Candy Show
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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.
Candy Show
Embark on a sweet puzzle adventure with this match 3 game. Match colorful candies to earn boosts and overcome hundreds of challenging levels. Discover new ways to play, enjoy regular events, and claim free rewards.
- Hundreds of sweet levels
- Unique boosts and power-ups
- Brand new ways to play
- Regular events and free rewards
- Huge rewards and bonuses
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Looking for an addictively sweet match 3 game? Candy Show! It's the MOST exciting puzzle adventure on mobile today! Match three or more candy of the same color and earn unique boosts with special matching combinations. Features: ◆ Hundreds of sweet levels! ◆ Brand new power-ups and ways to play! ◆ Check back often for events, free rewards and new levels! ◆ Free and filled with adventure! ◆ Huge rewards & bonuses! Embark on this sweet match 3 adventure today! LIKE US: https://www.facebook.com/CandyShowSweetEaster
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Candy Show at 83% against Candy Crush Saga's 39%. Candy Show also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). Candy Crush Saga's advantage is ratings volume (4M vs 1K) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Candy Crush Saga sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and Candy Show sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Candy Crush Saga holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Candy Crush Saga has 4M ratings behind it against 1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 39% of Candy Crush Saga's written reviews are positive against 83% of Candy Show's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Candy Crush Saga ships an update fortnightly, Candy Show every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Candy Crush Saga | Candy Show |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (4M ratings) — better | 4.5 (1K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 38.7% of reviews | 82.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 4M — better | 1K |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #3 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 9.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 303 MB | 55 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | King | Beijing New Vision Real Estate Development Co., Ltd. |
Customer experience
Candy Crush Saga
Candy Show
User reviews
Candy Crush Saga
From 4M App Store ratingsWhat 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
Candy Show
From 1K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Fun and addictive game
- 💡 Challenging and mentally stimulating
- 🤓 Keeps the brain active
- 😊 Enjoyable for all ages
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 📢 Excessive and intrusive advertising
- ⏱️ Levels feel too time-constrained
- 💰 Difficult to progress without in-app purchases
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
Candy Show
Reported bugs
2 issues- Game interruptions when launching other apps
- Compatibility issues on certain devices
Requested features
3 requests- More levels and content to explore
- Ability to save progress and resume later
- Option to disable or reduce advertising
In-app purchases
Candy Crush Saga
- 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
- 10 Gold Bars$1.99
- Lollipop Hammer$1.99
- Extra small offer$2.99
- Small offer$5.99
- 50 Gold Bars$7.99
Candy Show
- 32 Coins$0.99
- 200 Coins$4.99
- 420 Coins$9.99
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- 900 Coins$19.99
- 2400 Coins$49.99
Questions
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