# Candy Crush Saga vs Sonic Dash Run

Candy Crush Saga and Sonic Dash Run both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 88% of Sonic Dash Run's written reviews are positive against 39% of Candy Crush Saga's. Candy Crush Saga's advantage is chart position (#3 vs #75) and ratings volume (4M vs 418K). 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 Sonic Dash Run sells 10 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 4.7 for Sonic Dash Run. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Candy Crush Saga has 4M ratings behind it against 418K, 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 88% of Sonic Dash Run's.

Candy Crush Saga ships an update fortnightly, Sonic Dash Run every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Candy Crush Saga | Sonic Dash Run |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (4M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/candy-crush-saga/id553834731/reviews)** | [4.7 (418K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sonic-dash-run/id582654048/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4M** | 418K |
| Positive reviews | 39.1% of reviews | **87.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#3** | #75 |
| Size | 305 MB | 404 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [King](https://appshunter.io/developer/526656015) | [SEGA](https://appshunter.io/developer/281966698) |

## 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, #23 Top Grossing, #26 Top Free · Casual, #27 Top Free · Puzzle, #50 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


### Sonic Dash Run

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sonic-dash-run/id582654048)

**Currently charting:** #75 Top Free · Action (US App Store)

Experience fast-paced endless runner action with iconic characters like Sonic the Hedgehog. Race through vibrant 3D courses, dodge obstacles, collect rings, and battle familiar villains. Unlock new characters and explore classic Sonic environments in this exciting mobile game.

**Highlights:** Endless runner gameplay, Collect rings and power-ups, Battle iconic bosses, Unlock and play as Sonic characters, Explore classic Sonic levels, Easy-to-use controls

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Free Revive | $1.99 | one-time |
| Sonic Dash- Pocket Money | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Breeze Bundle | $3.99 | one-time |
| Double Rings | $3.99 | one-time |
| Breakout Bundle | $3.99 | one-time |
| Espio the Chameleon | $3.99 | one-time |
| Classic Sonic | $3.99 | one-time |
| Booster Bundle | $6.99 | one-time |
| Chest Of Red Star Rings | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Awesome game
- 🚀 Fun and challenging gameplay
- 💡 Lots of characters to unlock
- 👍 Enjoyable for all ages
- 🚀 Addictive and replayable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Game feels too easy after a while
- 🐛 Glitches and performance issues
- 💰 Difficult to unlock characters without spending money
- 🔒 Lack of customization options
- 🐛 Bosses feel repetitive

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes and freezes frequently
- Obstacles and enemies are hard to see at times
- Character cards and upgrades are glitchy
- Leaderboard and multiplayer features not working properly

**Requested features**

- Add more boss battles and enemy variety
- Implement a story mode or progression system
- Allow character customization and skins
- Improve performance and reduce crashes
- Add more zones and level variety


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Candy Crush Saga free?

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

### Is Sonic Dash Run free?

Sonic Dash Run is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Candy Crush Saga or Sonic Dash Run?

Candy Crush Saga is rated higher. Candy Crush Saga averages 4.7 out of 5 from 4M ratings, while Sonic Dash Run averages 4.7 from 418K ratings.

### Do Candy Crush Saga or Sonic Dash Run have ads?

Both Candy Crush Saga and Sonic Dash Run show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Candy Crush Saga or Sonic Dash Run?

Candy Crush Saga ships an update fortnightly, and Sonic Dash Run every 3 weeks. Most recently, Candy Crush Saga was updated on October 26, 2026 and Sonic Dash Run on October 26, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Candy Crush Saga or Sonic Dash Run?

Candy Crush Saga currently peaks at #3 in the App Store charts, and Sonic Dash Run at #75. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*