Comparison

PopCandy ® vs Tom Blast

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

PopCandy ®

Engage in a classic match-2 puzzle adventure with colorful candies. Clear the board by matching two or more of the same color to trigger explosive combos and earn rewards. Enjoy offline play with intuitive controls and cheerful graphics.

Highlights
  • Match 2 or more candies
  • Explosive combos and rewards
  • Powerful candy power-ups
  • Offline play
  • One-finger controls
  • Cute cartoon graphics
Features
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Indulge in the sweetest puzzle adventure with our classic Candy Match game! Touch down, match and crush colorful candies in this addictive 2-match puzzle—where every combo unlocks explosive fun and awesome rewards. Match 2 or more candies of the same color to clear the board, blast through challenging levels and trigger powerful power-ups: rainbow candies that wipe out an entire row, bomb blasts that clear a big area, and striped candies that crush vertical/horizontal sweets! Easy to learn for all ages, hard to put down—our candy game features smooth one-finger controls, bright and cute cartoon graphics, and cheerful sound effects that make every crush feel satisfying. Play offline anytime, anywhere—no WiFi needed! Kill time on the go, train your brain with fun puzzles, and compete with friends to beat high scores and become the ultimate Candy Master. No in-app purchase pressure, pure puzzle joy! Download now and dive into the endless sweet fun of candy matching—your next big crush is just a touch away! * Powerful candy power-ups for epic combos * Offline play—enjoy anywhere, anytime * Cute colorful graphics & joyful sound effects * One-finger easy controls, suitable for all ages * No WiFi * Compete for high scores with friends

About

Tom Blast

Blast cubes and solve puzzles in this addictive game. Collect cubes of the same color to create powerful boosters like rockets, bombs, and color magnets. Enjoy a fun and friendly gaming experience anytime, anywhere, even offline.

Highlights
  • Blast cubes and solve puzzles
  • Collect same-colored cubes
  • Create rockets, bombs, and magnets
  • Addictive gameplay
  • Play offline anytime, anywhere
  • Friendly for all players
Features
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Love that satisfying pop when matching cubes explode? Tom Blast is a casual tap-to-blast puzzle adventure—easy to learn, endlessly challenging to master. Tap groups of the same color to clear the board, chain reactions into powerful boosters, and beat unique level goals. Plan your moves, unleash bombs, rockets, magnets, tornadoes, and more, and blast your way through hundreds of colorful stages. WHY YOU’LL PLAY • Instant fun: tap matching cubes to blast them away • Smart strategy: choose the right cluster and when to fire boosters • Power-ups & combos: bombs, rockets, magnets, tornadoes, gloves, cannons, and more • Fresh goals every level: obstacles and targets keep each stage unique • Relaxing pace: perfect for a quick break or a longer puzzle session • Free to download and play on iPhone and iPad Whether you want a calming brain teaser or a high-score blast session, Tom Blast delivers colorful levels, juicy combos, and that can’t-stop-at-one-more-level feeling. Download Tom Blast and start blasting today!

Screenshots

PopCandy ®4 screens
Tom Blast4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Tom Blast at 5.0 against PopCandy ®'s 4.6. Tom Blast also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 90%). PopCandy ®'s advantage is ratings volume (478 vs 5) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. PopCandy ® sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Tom Blast sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Tom Blast holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PopCandy ® has 478 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 90% of PopCandy ®'s written reviews are positive against 100% of Tom Blast's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PopCandy ® ships an update every 2 weeks, Tom Blast monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
PopCandy ® versus Tom Blast: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPopCandy ®Tom Blast
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (478 ratings)5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews89.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings478 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.2 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB84 MB
Age rating9+4+
Developer耀志 黄Nosh Games

Customer experience

PopCandy ®

All ratings475 ratings
Positive91.2%
Neutral5.5%
Negative3.4%
Written reviews250 reviews
Positive89.6%
Neutral6.8%
Negative3.6%

Tom Blast

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

PopCandy ®

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Freezing on loading screen
  • High score not updating correctly
  • Ads blocking gameplay

Requested features

3 requests
  • Save game progress option
  • More level variety
  • Ability to restart levels

Tom Blast

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

PopCandy ®

One-time6
  • 5 Magic Candies$0.99
  • Remove Ad$0.99
  • 18 Magic Candies$2.99
Show 3 more
  • 35 Magic Candies$4.99
  • 50 Magic Candies$5.99
  • 100 Magic Candies$9.99
6 purchases

Tom Blast

One-time6
  • coin pack 1$0.99
  • coin pack 2$4.99
  • coin pack 2$8.99
Show 3 more
  • coin pack 4$17.99
  • coin pack 5$46.99
  • coin pack 6$89.99

Questions

Is PopCandy ® free?
PopCandy ® is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tom Blast free?
Tom Blast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PopCandy ® or Tom Blast?
Tom Blast is rated higher. PopCandy ® averages 4.6 out of 5 from 478 ratings, while Tom Blast averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.
Do PopCandy ® or Tom Blast have ads?
Both PopCandy ® and Tom Blast show ads.
Which is updated more often, PopCandy ® or Tom Blast?
PopCandy ® ships an update every 2 weeks, and Tom Blast monthly. Most recently, PopCandy ® was updated on October 22, 2026 and Tom Blast on October 20, 2026.

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