# Make Candy vs Shopping Jam

The clearest difference is rating: Make Candy at 4.7 against Shopping Jam's 4.1. Make Candy also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 19 months) and review sentiment (79% vs 52%). Shopping Jam's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Make Candy sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Shopping Jam sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Make Candy holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Make Candy has 1.5K ratings behind it against 41, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of Make Candy's written reviews are positive against 52% of Shopping Jam's.

Make Candy ships an update weekly, Shopping Jam every 19 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Make Candy | Shopping Jam |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/make-candy-food-making-games/id597830129/reviews)** | [4.1 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shopping-jam/id996366555/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.5K** | 41 |
| Positive reviews | **79.2% of reviews** | 52.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 19 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 61 MB | 169 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bluebear Technologies Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/522548950) | [Sunstorm Interactive](https://appshunter.io/developer/335280912) |

## What reviewers say

### Make Candy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/make-candy-food-making-games/id597830129)

Create your dream candy combinations by picking and mixing a vast assortment of sweets. Decorate your candy bag and discover how popular candies are made with interactive creators. Enjoy a fun, virtual candy store experience.

**Highlights:** Pick and mix a variety of sweets, Create candy combinations, Decorate candy bags, Candy creation mini-games, Interactive cooking processes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Food Pass | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Bluebear FoodPass Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Bluebear FoodPass Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Bluebear FoodPass Annual | $24.99 | per year |
| Bluebear FoodPass Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Unlock Everything & Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bluebear FoodPass Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun to make candy
- 👍 Ability to decorate candy bags
- 🤩 Engaging and creative

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Many features locked behind paywall
- 🤔 Limited selection of candies to make
- 😕 Repetitive gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Candy sometimes gets stuck on the scale
- Bag decorating feature can be glitchy

**Requested features**

- Add more candy options like gummy bears, licorice, and chocolate
- Unlock all features for a one-time purchase
- Introduce new gameplay modes like breakfast or dinner maker


### Shopping Jam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shopping-jam/id996366555)

Slide, switch, and match fashion items in this trendy Match 3 game. Collect the hottest styles, complete outfits, and expand your wardrobe. Shop through various fashionable locations and use power-ups to find rare items.

**Highlights:** Match fashion items, Collect hottest styles, Complete outfits, Expand wardrobe, Use power-ups, Shop in various locations

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No ads! | $0.99 | one-time |
| Itty Pile | $1.99 | one-time |
| Power up Laundry day | $1.99 | one-time |
| Power up Stain remover | $1.99 | one-time |
| Power up Shopping spree | $1.99 | one-time |
| Golden Boutique | $2.99 | one-time |
| Teeny Pile | $4.99 | one-time |
| Popular Pile | $9.99 | one-time |
| Simple Sack | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Make Candy free?

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

### Is Shopping Jam free?

Shopping Jam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Make Candy or Shopping Jam?

Make Candy is rated higher. Make Candy averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while Shopping Jam averages 4.1 from 41 ratings.

### Do Make Candy or Shopping Jam have ads?

Make Candy shows ads; Shopping Jam does not.

### Which is updated more often, Make Candy or Shopping Jam?

Make Candy ships an update weekly, and Shopping Jam every 19 months. Most recently, Make Candy was updated on November 3, 2026 and Shopping Jam on November 1, 2026.

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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.*