Comparison

PopCandy ® vs Pop Pop Puzzle

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

Pop Pop Puzzle

An addictive puzzle game offering strategic challenges for all ages. Enjoy a relaxing experience with beautiful themes and satisfying piano sounds as you clear blocks.

Highlights
  • Strategic block-matching gameplay
  • Two beautiful themes (Day and Night)
  • Two block shapes (Square and Circle)
  • 8 musical piano sound scales
  • No time limit
  • Scoring bonuses for clearing blocks
Features
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Begin to join in the fun! Pop-Pop is an addictive puzzle game with strategy, challenging fun for everyone. Day and night, pop along with sounds of piano, enjoy and you can't stop! [FEATURES] - 2 beautiful themes: Day and Night. - 2 shapes of blocks: Square and Circle. - 8 musical scales of piano sound perform on poping. [HOW TO PLAY] - Tap two or more blocks of the same color. - No time limit, try to think out the best way to clear more blocks, accomplish the target points. [SCORING RULES] - The more blocks you pop, the more score you will get. - The less blocks you left at the end, the more bonus you will get. Score = Blocks * Blocks *5 2 Blocks = 20 3 Blocks = 45 ... 10 Blocks = 500 ... Bonus = 2000 - Blocks * Blocks * 20 10 Blocks Left = 0 9 Blocks Left = 380 ... All Block Cleared = 2000

Screenshots

PopCandy ®4 screens
Pop Pop Puzzle4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pop Pop Puzzle at none against PopCandy ®'s 6. Pop Pop Puzzle also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.6) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.2). PopCandy ®'s advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 18 months) and ratings volume (478 vs 13). On price, review sentiment, ads 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. Pop Pop Puzzle asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pop Pop Puzzle holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PopCandy ® has 478 ratings behind it against 13, 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 96% of Pop Pop Puzzle's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PopCandy ® ships an update every 2 weeks, Pop Pop Puzzle every 18 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
PopCandy ® versus Pop Pop Puzzle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPopCandy ®Pop Pop Puzzle
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (478 ratings)4.8 (13 ratings) — better
Positive reviews89.6% of reviews95.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings478 — better13
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 18 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.29.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB8 MB
Age rating9+4+
Developer耀志 黄志伟 赖

Customer experience

PopCandy ®

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

Pop Pop Puzzle

All ratings13 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews45 reviews
Positive95.6%
Neutral2.2%
Negative2.2%

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

Pop Pop Puzzle

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
None

Pop Pop Puzzle

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PopCandy ® free?
PopCandy ® is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pop Pop Puzzle free?
Pop Pop Puzzle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, PopCandy ® or Pop Pop Puzzle?
Pop Pop Puzzle is rated higher. PopCandy ® averages 4.6 out of 5 from 478 ratings, while Pop Pop Puzzle averages 4.8 from 13 ratings.
Do PopCandy ® or Pop Pop Puzzle have ads?
Both PopCandy ® and Pop Pop Puzzle show ads.
Which is updated more often, PopCandy ® or Pop Pop Puzzle?
PopCandy ® ships an update every 2 weeks, and Pop Pop Puzzle every 18 months. Most recently, PopCandy ® was updated on November 1, 2026 and Pop Pop Puzzle on November 1, 2026.

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