Comparison

Candybox vs Idle Chest

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

Head to head
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!

About

Idle Chest

Embark on a treasure-hunting adventure where every click earns rewards. Upgrade your skills, collect and enhance equipment, and unlock unique abilities. Discover the secrets of this world through engaging gameplay and an addictive incremental experience.

Highlights
  • Open various chests
  • Loot and upgrade equipment
  • Buy skill upgrades
  • Unlock unique skills
  • Discover game story
Features
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Dive in "Idle Chest", an adventure where each click brings you closer to fabulous treasures. Earn rewards, upgrade your skills, and unlock new chests for endless fun! Get ready to be hooked on this addictive endless incremental clicker experience! * OPEN CHESTS Open a variety of chests and discover everything they hide, from equipments to resources or other awesome chests! * LOOT EQUIPMENTS Collect different equipments upgrade them and equip them to gain bonus and discover more legendary equipments! * BUY UPGRADES Upgrade your opening skills by buying upgrades to allow you to drop more rewards and open chests faster! * UNLOCK UNIQUE SKILLS Using skill points, unlock every skills in the skill tree to become stronger and obtain unique powers! * DISCOVER THE STORY Progress in the game to discover the secret behind this world! Come discover "Idle Chest", the new incremental, clicker game which you wouldn't want to miss !

Screenshots

Candybox4 screens
Idle Chest4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Idle Chest at 4.5 against Candybox's 3.2. Idle Chest also leads on review sentiment (81% vs 44%) and ratings volume (109 vs 15). Candybox's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (daily vs every 10 days). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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. Candybox sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Idle Chest sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Idle Chest holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Idle Chest has 109 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of Candybox's written reviews are positive against 81% of Idle Chest's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Candybox ships an update daily, Idle Chest every 10 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Candybox versus Idle Chest: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCandyboxIdle Chest
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.2 (15 ratings)4.5 (109 ratings) — better
Positive reviews44.4% of reviews80.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings15109 — better
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 10 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.4 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB192 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNoe LE PHILIPPEThomas Gunzburger

Customer experience

Candybox

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

Idle Chest

All ratings109 ratings
Positive86.2%
Neutral5.5%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews114 reviews
Positive80.7%
Neutral7.9%
Negative11.4%

Bugs and requests

Candybox

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Idle Chest

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Progress resets or reverts
  • Minions not working after equipping 'Chosen One'

Requested features

2 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Better UI for comparing damage sources

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Candybox

One-time1
  • Remove ads$1.99
5 purchases

Idle Chest

One-time5
  • Underwater Background Skin$3.99
  • Underwater Chests Skin$3.99
  • Underwater Acolytes Skin$3.99
Show 2 more
  • No Ads$3.99
  • Underwater Complete Skins Pack$8.99

Questions

Is Candybox free?
Candybox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Idle Chest free?
Idle Chest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Candybox or Idle Chest?
Idle Chest is rated higher. Candybox averages 3.2 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Idle Chest averages 4.5 from 109 ratings.
Do Candybox or Idle Chest have ads?
Idle Chest shows ads; Candybox does not.
Which is updated more often, Candybox or Idle Chest?
Candybox ships an update daily, and Idle Chest every 10 days. Most recently, Candybox was updated on October 24, 2026 and Idle Chest on October 24, 2026.

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