PopCandy ® vs PopStar!
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Match 2 or more candies
- Explosive combos and rewards
- Powerful candy power-ups
- Offline play
- One-finger controls
- Cute cartoon graphics
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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
PopStar!
Tap adjacent stars of the same color to clear them and achieve target scores. Strategize to clear as many stars as possible for bonuses and coins. Enjoy a visually appealing puzzle experience with no time limits.
- Tap adjacent same-colored stars
- No time limit
- Stage-based target scores
- Bonus points for clearing all stars
- Auto-save progress
- Beautiful star graphics
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Once you start playing, you will not stop! PopStar have so many beautiful stars, hope you like it! Game Controls: - Just tap two or more the same color stars. - There is no time limited, but each stage has target points to proceed to next stage. Tips on Scoring: - The more stars you clear, the higher score you will get - Try to clear all stars in each stage, so that you will get a lot of bonus and more coins Features: - Many beautiful stars - Good graphical interface - The reaction speed is top-ranking - Super gaming experience - Auto save user's stage process ◇ ◇ ◇ ◇ ◇ So wonderful,don't miss it!!◇ ◇ ◇ ◇ ◇
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: PopCandy ® at 4.6 against PopStar!'s 3.8. PopCandy ® also leads on ratings volume (475 vs 31) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). PopStar!'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment and device support 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
Both are free to download. PopCandy ® sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. PopStar! asks for nothing beyond the download.
PopCandy ® holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PopCandy ® has 475 ratings behind it against 31, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 90% and 90% positive.
PopCandy ® ships an update every 2 weeks, PopStar! monthly. Both last shipped on October 17, 2026.
| Parameter | PopCandy ® | PopStar! |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (475 ratings) — better | 3.8 (31 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 89.6% of reviews | 89.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 475 — better | 31 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Monthly |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.2 | 8.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 42 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 耀志 黄 | 崇林 莫 |
Customer experience
PopCandy ®
PopStar!
User reviews
PopCandy ®
From 475 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Addictive and fun
- 👍 Relaxing and calming
- 💡 Great strategy game
- 🚀 Kills time effectively
Room to improve
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches after updates
- 🔋 Ads can be intrusive
- 🔒 High score issues
PopStar!
From 31 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 😊 Highly addictive and engaging gameplay
- 🧠 Requires strategy and thinking
- 😌 Relaxing and stress-free experience
- ⏱️ Perfect for passing time
- 🎨 Beautiful colors and visual design
Room to improve
- 📢 Excessive and intrusive advertisements
- 💾 Game doesn't save progress when stopped
- ⚙️ Settings don't persist between sessions
- 🔗 Ads force redirect to app store
- 👶 Some inappropriate ad content
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
PopStar!
Reported bugs
5 issues- Score not saved when game is stopped
- Level progress not saved
- Settings reset on app restart
- Incorrect score calculation
- Game restarts from beginning when interrupted
Requested features
7 requests- Save game progress option
- Paid ad-free version
- Ability to redo/retry puzzles
- Different scoring system
- Fewer ads between turns
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- Remember user settings
- Additional game versions
In-app purchases
PopCandy ®
- 5 Magic Candies$0.99
- Remove Ad$0.99
- 18 Magic Candies$2.99
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- 35 Magic Candies$4.99
- 50 Magic Candies$5.99
- 100 Magic Candies$9.99
PopStar!
No in-app purchases
