# Candy Melons vs SpaceWar

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SpaceWar at none against Candy Melons's 5. SpaceWar also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Candy Melons's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). On price, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Candy Melons sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. SpaceWar asks for nothing beyond the download.

SpaceWar holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 9 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Candy Melons's written reviews are positive against 100% of SpaceWar's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Candy Melons | SpaceWar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/candy-melons/id6477691983/reviews) | **[5.0 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spacewar-x/id6760861177/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 9 | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 217 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [The Bored Candy City LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1679779666) | [STEPHANE-J R LAGACE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1886567958) |

## What reviewers say

### Candy Melons

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/candy-melons/id6477691983)

Merge candies to create larger ones and compete for the biggest candy. Engage in live online multiplayer or adventure mode for high scores and rewards. Purchase boosters or spin a daily wheel for assistance.

**Highlights:** Candy merging gameplay, Live online multiplayer, Adventure mode, Daily rewards, Purchaseable boosters, Daily free spin

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Basic Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mega Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Hyper Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Hyper Pack | $29.99 | one-time |
| Ultra Pack | $49.99 | one-time |


### SpaceWar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spacewar-x/id6760861177)

Engage in classic space shooter gameplay with a modern twist. Customize and upgrade your starships with various parts, weapons, and defenses. Track your progress, earn achievements, and participate in unique, ever-changing special events.

**Highlights:** Level up and upgrade ships, Purchase and apply ship parts, Track player stats and achievements, Daily streaks, Special events with unique rewards, Boss battles

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Candy Melons free?

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

### Is SpaceWar free?

SpaceWar is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Candy Melons or SpaceWar?

SpaceWar is rated higher. Candy Melons averages 4.6 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while SpaceWar averages 5.0 from 9 ratings.

### Do Candy Melons or SpaceWar have ads?

Candy Melons shows ads; SpaceWar does not.

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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.*