# Candy Crush Saga vs Cookie Blast 2

The clearest difference is update cadence: Candy Crush Saga at fortnightly against Cookie Blast 2's every 3 months. Candy Crush Saga also leads on ratings volume (4M vs 98) and chart position (#3 vs unranked). Cookie Blast 2's advantage is review sentiment (63% vs 39%) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Candy Crush Saga sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Cookie Blast 2 sells 13 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 98, 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 63% of Cookie Blast 2'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, Cookie Blast 2 every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Candy Crush Saga | Cookie Blast 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (4M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/candy-crush-saga/id553834731/reviews)** | [4.5 (98 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cookie-blast-2/id984973220/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4M** | 98 |
| Positive reviews | 39.2% of reviews | **62.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#3** | — |
| Size | 305 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [King](https://appshunter.io/developer/526656015) | [Anivale Private Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1228562736) |

## 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, #24 Top Grossing, #27 Top Free · Puzzle, #28 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 (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Extra Moves | $0.99 | one-time |
| Extra Lives | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10x Gold Bars package | $0.99 | 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


### Cookie Blast 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cookie-blast-2/id984973220)

Embark on a delicious match-3 puzzle adventure in a vibrant bakery. Match yummy pastries and desserts across over 100 levels, competing with players worldwide. Enjoy endless hours of crunchy, sprinkled fun with exciting challenges and objectives.

**Highlights:** Match pastries and desserts, Over 100 levels, Global leaderboards, Chef panda character, Kitchen and bakery theme, Crush food items for points

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 50 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 150 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 12000 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Big Sale 60% Off | $1.99 | one-time |
| Limited Offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| 500 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| Big Sale 65% Off | $4.99 | one-time |
| 50000 Coins | $6.99 | one-time |
| Get $15 Off | $9.99 | one-time |
| 100000 Coins | $11.99 | one-time |
| 250000 Coins | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Candy Crush Saga free?

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

### Is Cookie Blast 2 free?

Cookie Blast 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Candy Crush Saga or Cookie Blast 2?

Candy Crush Saga is rated higher. Candy Crush Saga averages 4.7 out of 5 from 4M ratings, while Cookie Blast 2 averages 4.5 from 98 ratings.

### Do Candy Crush Saga or Cookie Blast 2 have ads?

Both Candy Crush Saga and Cookie Blast 2 show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Candy Crush Saga or Cookie Blast 2?

Candy Crush Saga ships an update fortnightly, and Cookie Blast 2 every 3 months. Most recently, Candy Crush Saga was updated on November 3, 2026 and Cookie Blast 2 on October 24, 2026.

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