Comparison

Gems Dash vs Candy Blast

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

Head to head
About

Gems Dash

A captivating matching game where players connect three or more identical gems in a line to clear them. Strategize your moves to complete hundreds of levels and achieve transparency across all grid backgrounds to advance.

Highlights
  • Hundreds of well-designed levels
  • Randomly appearing useful props
  • Clear all grid backgrounds to win
  • Swap gems to create matches
  • Strategic planning required
Features
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3 (or more) the same gems being connected in a line,they will be removed,this is the matching game! With your clever arrangements and planning, enjoy yourself! Rules and Features: 1, hundreds of thousands well designed levels. 2, when gaming,it will randomly appear some props,which are very useful. 3, pay attention to the changes of the background color of the removed gems. 4, when the background color of all grids of each level are transparent, then you success going to next level. 5, if any swap position can not reach the condition(3 or more the same in one line), then you lost this level. Game Controls: Click on two close gems,they will try to swap their positions, if the swap reach condition(3 or more the same in one line), swap success; otherwise, swap cancel and all turn back. So try this game, you will enjoy it!

About

Candy Blast

Embark on a magical match-3 puzzle adventure through a castle filled with candies. Discover powerful combos, unlock new levels, and become a candy master in this addictive game. Play offline and at your own pace.

Highlights
  • Match 3 or more candies to crush them
  • Create special candies with unique blast effects
  • Combine special candies for stunning effects
  • Hundreds of magic candy quest levels
  • Offline play supported
  • No time limit
  • Daily bonuses and rewards
Features
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A fascinating castle with hidden candies will trigger your curiosity and immerse you in the magic world of match 3 games! This intriguing puzzle adventure will catch your attention and satisfy your thirst for fun at once! Discover magical combos by transforming candies into exploding gems. The gems will help you to pass different levels of the quest and walk you through your mystical path! Thrilling surprises and breathtaking mysteries are waiting for you in this magical world of puzzles! A sweet adventure is about to start! Unlock different levels, practice your skills and become a candy master! Begin your candy journey for FREE and play these addictive match 3 games anywhere & anytime! HOW TO PLAY - Match 3 or more candies in a line to crush them. - Match 4 candies to create a Special Candy that can blast all the candies in a row or column. - Combine 5 candies in a line to create a Rainbow Candy that can blast all the candies of the same color. - Combine 2 special candies together to create stunning effects. SPECIAL FEATURES - Match 3 games that have been downloaded by over a million users! - Create all kinds of powerful special boosters and gorgeous magic candy combinations. - Hundreds of magic candy quest levels with weekly updates. - No WiFi required. Enjoy anytime, even offline! - No time limit! Play at your own pace. - Earn daily bonuses and rewards. - Enjoy with millions of other players around the world. ------------------------------------------------ DEVELOPER INFO Are you game lover? Puzzle expert? CookApps Playgrounds fan? Join us on Facebook for updates and news about your favorite games! https://www.facebook.com/PlaygroundsTeam/

Screenshots

Gems Dash4 screens
Candy Blast4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Gems Dash at 87% against Candy Blast's 51%. Gems Dash also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). Candy Blast's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (604 vs 40). On price, update cadence 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Candy Blast sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Gems Dash asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Candy Blast holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Candy Blast has 604 ratings behind it against 40, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 87% of Gems Dash's written reviews are positive against 51% of Candy Blast's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Gems Dash ships an update monthly, Candy Blast every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Gems Dash versus Candy Blast: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGems DashCandy Blast
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (40 ratings)4.8 (604 ratings) — better
Positive reviews86.8% of reviews — better50.8% of reviews
Number of ratings40604 — better
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB195 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer崇林 莫NSTAGE Inc.

Customer experience

Gems Dash

All ratings40 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral2.5%
Negative7.5%
Written reviews468 reviews
Positive86.8%
Neutral9.0%
Negative4.3%

Candy Blast

All ratings604 ratings
Positive95.4%
Neutral2.5%
Negative2.2%
Written reviews61 reviews
Positive50.8%
Neutral8.2%
Negative41.0%

User reviews

Gems Dash

From 40 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Addictive and fun gameplay
  • 🎨 Colorful and visually appealing
  • ⏱️ Good time-passer
  • 🕹️ Challenging and strategic

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and freezes
  • 🔋 High battery consumption
  • 🎨 Similar gem colors can be hard to distinguish
  • 🕰️ Slow progression between levels

Candy Blast

From 604 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Excellent game
  • 👍 Relaxing and fun
  • 👍 Challenging and addictive

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
  • 🔍 Too many ads, ads too long
  • 🐛 Boosters/features not working as expected
  • 🐛 Issues with ad-related features (extra moves, etc.)

Bugs and requests

Gems Dash

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Game freezes after completing a level
  • Levels sometimes fail to load properly

Requested features

3 requests
  • Shuffle button to reset the board
  • More level variety and difficulty options
  • Ability to turn off sound/music

Candy Blast

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game going black/crashing after ads
  • Boosters/features not working as intended
  • Levels not completing properly

Requested features

2 requests
  • More levels
  • Reduce ads or offer paid ad-free version

In-app purchases

None

Gems Dash

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Candy Blast

One-time10
  • Starter Pack$0.99
  • Hammer Sale Package$0.99
  • Step Package$2.99
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  • big spender$4.99
  • Sugar Package$4.99
  • high roller$9.99
  • Candy Bundle$9.99
  • New Piggy Bank$9.99
  • Blast Bundle$19.99
  • Special Package$19.99

Questions

Is Gems Dash free?
Gems Dash is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Candy Blast free?
Candy Blast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Gems Dash or Candy Blast?
Candy Blast is rated higher. Gems Dash averages 4.3 out of 5 from 40 ratings, while Candy Blast averages 4.8 from 604 ratings.
Do Gems Dash or Candy Blast have ads?
Candy Blast shows ads; Gems Dash does not.
Which is updated more often, Gems Dash or Candy Blast?
Gems Dash ships an update monthly, and Candy Blast every 6 weeks. Most recently, Gems Dash was updated on November 10, 2026 and Candy Blast on November 2, 2026.

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