# Candy Crush Saga vs Pinatamasters

Candy Crush Saga and Pinatamasters both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 72% of Pinatamasters's written reviews are positive against 39% of Candy Crush Saga's. Pinatamasters also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Candy Crush Saga's advantage is ratings volume (4M vs 71K) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Candy Crush Saga sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and Pinatamasters sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. 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 4.7 for Pinatamasters. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Candy Crush Saga has 4M ratings behind it against 71K, 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 72% of Pinatamasters's.

Candy Crush Saga ships an update fortnightly, Pinatamasters every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Candy Crush Saga | Pinatamasters |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (4M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/candy-crush-saga/id553834731/reviews) | [4.7 (71K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pinatamasters/id1438090112/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4M** | 71K |
| Positive reviews | 38.6% of reviews | **72.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#3** | — |
| Size | 303 MB | 354 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [King](https://appshunter.io/developer/526656015) | [AI Games FZ](https://appshunter.io/developer/1478916023) |

## 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, #5 Top Grossing · Games, #21 Top Grossing, #28 Top Free · Puzzle, #29 Top Free · Casual, #53 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 |
| 10 Gold Bars | $1.99 | one-time |
| Lollipop Hammer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Extra small offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Small offer | $5.99 | one-time |
| 50 Gold Bars | $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


### Pinatamasters

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pinatamasters/id1438090112)

Engage in exciting pinata battles with a diverse arsenal of upgradable weapons. Explore different worlds and maximize your earnings from each pinata. Offers premium subscription tiers for an enhanced experience.

**Highlights:** Fight pinatas, Explore worlds, Variety of weapons, Upgrade weapons, Double earnings, Offline rewards

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium | $19.99 | per month |
| Pinch of Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pocketful of Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Stack of Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pack of Coins | $14.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pack of Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| No Subscription Full Access | $29.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Box of Coins | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Fun and creative game design
- 🕹️ Addictive and engaging gameplay
- 💥 Satisfying weapon and character upgrades
- 🎉 Entertaining and humorous visuals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Excessive number of ads
- 🤑 Expensive subscription model
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- 🔇 Sound and music issues

**Reported bugs**

- Sound and music cutting out
- Ads not loading or freezing the game
- Progress reset after reinstalling the app

**Requested features**

- Add more levels and bosses
- Introduce multiplayer or competitive modes
- Allow for character and weapon customization
- Implement a save/progress system


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Candy Crush Saga free?

Candy Crush Saga is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Pinatamasters free?

Pinatamasters is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Candy Crush Saga or Pinatamasters?

Candy Crush Saga and Pinatamasters are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4M and 71K ratings respectively.

### Do Candy Crush Saga or Pinatamasters have ads?

Both Candy Crush Saga and Pinatamasters show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Candy Crush Saga or Pinatamasters?

Candy Crush Saga ships an update fortnightly, and Pinatamasters every 2 months. Most recently, Candy Crush Saga was updated on September 26, 2026 and Pinatamasters on September 25, 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.*