Comparison

Candy Crush Saga vs Marble Master

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

Marble Master

Match three or more marbles of the same color to clear paths and stop them from reaching the end. Enjoy hundreds of fun and challenging levels with satisfying chain reactions. Play offline anytime or compete with players worldwide.

Highlights
  • Classic marble-shooting gameplay
  • Hundreds of fun and challenging levels
  • Create combos and chain reactions
  • Explore vibrant themed worlds
  • Play offline anytime
  • Compete on global leaderboards
Features
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Classic Marble Shooter—Play Anytime, Anywhere! Aim, shoot, and blast your way through colorful marble puzzles! Match 3 or more marbles of the same color to clear the path, trigger satisfying chain reactions, and stop the rolling marbles before they reach the end. Marble Master is easy to pick up, yet full of strategy and challenge. Whether you have a few minutes to spare or want to dive into a longer puzzle session, there’s always another exciting level waiting for you. FEATURES • Classic marble-shooting gameplay: aim, shoot, match, and blast • Fun and challenging levels with increasing difficulty • Create combos and chain reactions for bigger, more satisfying clears • Explore vibrant scenes and themed worlds • Play offline anytime—perfect for travel, commuting, or relaxing without Wi‑Fi • Join events, challenge players worldwide, and climb the leaderboard Ready to become a true Marble Master? Start your marble-blasting adventure today!

Screenshots

Candy Crush Saga4 screens
Marble Master4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Candy Crush Saga at 4M against Marble Master's 114K. Candy Crush Saga also leads on chart position (#3 vs unranked) and review sentiment (39% vs 29%). Marble Master's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs fortnightly). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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 Marble Master sells 10 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 4.7 for Marble Master. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Candy Crush Saga has 4M ratings behind it against 114K, 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 29% of Marble Master's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Candy Crush Saga ships an update fortnightly, Marble Master every 6 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Candy Crush Saga versus Marble Master: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCandy Crush SagaMarble Master
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (4M ratings) — better4.7 (114K ratings)
Positive reviews39.1% of reviews — better29.2% of reviews
Number of ratings4M — better114K
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 6 days — better
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 MB408 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperKingTeewee Games

Customer experience

Candy Crush Saga

All ratings4,029,270 ratings
Positive93.3%
Neutral3.5%
Negative3.2%
Written reviews6,062 reviews
Positive39.1%
Neutral10.8%
Negative50.1%

Marble Master

All ratings114,119 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral4.7%
Negative3.0%
Written reviews1,181 reviews
Positive29.2%
Neutral16.2%
Negative54.6%

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

Marble Master

From 114K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fun and challenging gameplay
  • 👍 Nostalgic Zuma-like experience
  • 🚀 Smooth gameplay and transitions
  • 👍 Enjoyable for both kids and adults
  • 🚀 Hundreds of levels to play

Room to improve

  • 🔥 Excessive and intrusive advertisements
  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and technical issues
  • 🔥 Ads that interrupt gameplay
  • 🐛 Glitches and bugs, especially in higher levels
  • 🔥 Ads that redirect to the App Store

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

Marble Master

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Marbles not disappearing from the screen
  • Inability to exit certain game modes
  • Inconsistent behavior when watching ads for rewards
  • Purchased items not being properly applied

Requested features

5 requests
  • Colorblind mode
  • Option to disable in-game tutorials
  • Ability to reset progress and start over
  • More transparent in-app purchase options
  • Improved level progression and difficulty curve

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
10 purchases

Marble Master

One-time10
  • Start Value Items$0.99
  • Special Value Items$1.99
  • Remove Ads$1.99
Show 7 more
  • Unique Value Items$2.99
  • Gold Value Items$4.99
  • Excellent Value Items$7.99
  • Novice's Value Items$9.99
  • Great Value Items$14.99
  • Mentor's Value Items$19.99
  • Master's Value Items$39.99

Questions

Is Candy Crush Saga free?
Candy Crush Saga is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Marble Master free?
Marble Master is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Candy Crush Saga or Marble Master?
Candy Crush Saga is rated higher. Candy Crush Saga averages 4.7 out of 5 from 4M ratings, while Marble Master averages 4.7 from 114K ratings.
Do Candy Crush Saga or Marble Master have ads?
Both Candy Crush Saga and Marble Master show ads.
Which is updated more often, Candy Crush Saga or Marble Master?
Candy Crush Saga ships an update fortnightly, and Marble Master every 6 days. Most recently, Candy Crush Saga was updated on October 31, 2026 and Marble Master on October 31, 2026.

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