Comparison

Samawa Idle vs Candybox

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

Head to head
About

Samawa Idle

Engage in a monster-slaying adventure with strategic tower defense and roguelike elements. Enjoy offline progress and deep customization through a skill tree and prestige systems. Automate gameplay for a truly idle experience.

Highlights
  • Unique towers with special attacks
  • Roguelike elements with random rewards
  • Customizable skill tree
  • Offline progress and farming
  • Two layers of prestige
  • Automated gameplay
Features
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Jump into a world where monsters are everywhere, and it's up to you to stop them! -A flexible game that you can play as your main activity or enjoy casually while working or playing other games. Key features: -Unique Towers: Choose from a different set of towers, each with its special way of attacking and upgrading. -Roguelike Elements: With random rewards and various passives and upgrades, no two resets will feel the same. -Skill Tree: Spend skill points on new upgrades to boost your gameplay. With six paths filled with skills, you can customize your game experience. -Offline Progress: When you exit the game, your towers will keep farming for you. When you come back you will find all the precious rewards they found. -Two Layers of Prestige: Unlock three new contents, The Champion, Shards of Valor and Books of Powers to significantly improve your stats. -The Automator: A feature that's plays the game for you, unlocks towers and purchases upgrades by itself. -And many more

About

Candybox

Embark on an ASCII art role-playing adventure starting with candy collection. Discover a world of quests, battles, exploration, and crafting. Unravel mysteries and upgrade your character to uncover hidden secrets.

Highlights
  • Candy collection and resource management
  • Text-based role-playing adventure
  • Combat against various enemies
  • Exploration of diverse game worlds
  • Quest completion and puzzle solving
  • Crafting and item upgrading
  • Discovery of hidden secrets and Easter eggs
Features
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Embark on an unforgettable journey in Candy Box, where a simple candy-collecting game turns into an epic adventure! Start with a handful of candies and discover a world filled with mysteries, quests, and battles. This text-based incremental game will surprise you at every turn with its depth and charm. Game Features: Start Simple, Dream Big: Begin by collecting candies, but don’t be fooled by the simplicity! As you gather more, the game reveals layers of new content, from shops and inventory to quests and exploration. Battle Fierce Enemies: Equip powerful swords, potions, and spells to take down a variety of enemies. Each foe presents a unique challenge that will test your strategy and preparation. Explore Vast Worlds: Travel through enchanted forests, mysterious dungeons, and grand castles. Each area is packed with secrets, treasures, and surprises waiting to be uncovered. Solve Puzzles and Complete Quests: Not just about combat—Candy Box offers intricate puzzles and quests that will require your wit and creativity. Unravel hidden mysteries and unlock powerful rewards. Craft and Upgrade: Use the candies you collect to craft powerful items, upgrade your gear, and customize your character. The more you play, the more powerful you become. Discover Hidden Secrets: Candy Box is full of Easter eggs, hidden features, and secret endings. Can you find them all? Why You'll Love Candy Box: Candy Box offers a unique blend of simplicity and depth, perfect for both casual players and those looking for a more complex experience. Whether you’re in it for the candy or the adventure, you’ll find something to love in this quirky, delightful game. Download now and see how far a single candy can take you!

Screenshots

Samawa Idle4 screens
Candybox4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Candybox at none against Samawa Idle's shown. Candybox also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 6 days). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. Samawa Idle sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Candybox sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Samawa Idle holds the better App Store score, 3.4 against 3.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 25 and 15 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 41% of Samawa Idle's written reviews are positive against 44% of Candybox's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Samawa Idle ships an update every 6 days, Candybox daily. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Samawa Idle versus Candybox: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSamawa IdleCandybox
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (25 ratings) — better3.2 (15 ratings)
Positive reviews40.9% of reviews44.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings25 — better15
Update frequencyEvery 6 daysDaily — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better13.4
Further details — not scored
Size292 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAbdullah AlhijailyNoe LE PHILIPPE

Customer experience

Samawa Idle

All ratings25 ratings
Positive52.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative28.0%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive40.9%
Neutral18.2%
Negative40.9%

Candybox

All ratings15 ratings
Positive46.7%
Neutral6.7%
Negative46.7%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive44.4%
Neutral11.1%
Negative44.4%

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Samawa Idle

One-time7
  • 200 Gems$1.99
  • Super Offer$4.99
  • 550 Gems$4.99
Show 4 more
  • 1150 Gems$9.99
  • 2400 Gems$19.99
  • 6500 Gems$49.99
  • 15000 Gems$99.99
1 purchases

Candybox

One-time1
  • Remove ads$1.99

Questions

Is Samawa Idle free?
Samawa Idle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Candybox free?
Candybox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Samawa Idle or Candybox?
Samawa Idle is rated higher. Samawa Idle averages 3.4 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while Candybox averages 3.2 from 15 ratings.
Do Samawa Idle or Candybox have ads?
Samawa Idle shows ads; Candybox does not.
Which is updated more often, Samawa Idle or Candybox?
Samawa Idle ships an update every 6 days, and Candybox daily. Most recently, Samawa Idle was updated on October 14, 2026 and Candybox on September 20, 2026.

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