# Candy Crush Saga vs Tangle Master 3D

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Candy Crush Saga at 39% against Tangle Master 3D's 16%. Candy Crush Saga also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (4M vs 385K). On price, update cadence, 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 Tangle Master 3D sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Candy Crush Saga holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Candy Crush Saga has 4M ratings behind it against 385K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 39% of Candy Crush Saga's written reviews are positive against 16% of Tangle Master 3D's.

Candy Crush Saga ships an update fortnightly, Tangle Master 3D weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Candy Crush Saga | Tangle Master 3D |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (4M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/candy-crush-saga/id553834731/reviews)** | [4.4 (385K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tangle-master-3d/id1512799121/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4M** | 385K |
| Positive reviews | **38.7% of reviews** | 16.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#3** | — |
| Size | 303 MB | 267 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) | [Rollic Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1452111779) |

## 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, #4 Top Grossing · Games, #23 Top Grossing, #28 Top Free · Casual, #30 Top Free · Puzzle, #54 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


### Tangle Master 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tangle-master-3d/id1512799121)

Engage your mind with this 3D puzzle game where you untangle and sort colored ropes. Strategize to match colors and untie knots within limited moves. Boosters are available to help you overcome challenging levels.

**Highlights:** 3D rope sorting, Color matching, Untangle knots, Limited moves strategy, Boosters available, Hundreds of unique levels

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Challenging levels
- 🎨 Customizable ropes and pins
- 👍 Relaxing gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Excessive ads
- 🤯 Repetitive levels
- 🐛 Glitchy rope movement
- 🕰️ Levels too easy

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to use extra moves after watching ads
- Levels freezing or not registering completion
- Ads not removed after purchasing ad-free version

**Requested features**

- More varied and challenging puzzles
- Ability to spend coins on meaningful upgrades
- Multiplayer/competitive modes
- Ability to replay specific levels


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Candy Crush Saga free?

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

### Is Tangle Master 3D free?

Tangle Master 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Candy Crush Saga or Tangle Master 3D?

Candy Crush Saga is rated higher. Candy Crush Saga averages 4.7 out of 5 from 4M ratings, while Tangle Master 3D averages 4.4 from 385K ratings.

### Do Candy Crush Saga or Tangle Master 3D have ads?

Both Candy Crush Saga and Tangle Master 3D show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Candy Crush Saga or Tangle Master 3D?

Candy Crush Saga ships an update fortnightly, and Tangle Master 3D weekly. Most recently, Candy Crush Saga was updated on September 24, 2026 and Tangle Master 3D 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.*