# Gems Dash vs Candy Blast

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.

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

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gems Dash | Candy Blast |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (40 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gems-dash/id628423673/reviews) | **[4.8 (604 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/candy-blast-sweet-splash/id1361435055/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 40 | **604** |
| Positive reviews | **86.8% of reviews** | 50.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 41 MB | 195 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [崇林 莫](https://appshunter.io/developer/527637755) | [NSTAGE Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1531424869) |

## What reviewers say

### Gems Dash

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gems-dash/id628423673)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes after completing a level
- Levels sometimes fail to load properly

**Requested features**

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


### Candy Blast

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/candy-blast-sweet-splash/id1361435055)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Hammer Sale Package | $0.99 | one-time |
| Step Package | $2.99 | one-time |
| big spender | $4.99 | one-time |
| Sugar Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| high roller | $9.99 | one-time |
| Candy Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| New Piggy Bank | $9.99 | one-time |
| Blast Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| Special Package | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- More levels
- Reduce ads or offer paid ad-free version


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*