Genesis vs Candy Pairs
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Genesis
Engage in a cozy, clever hex puzzle game that guides you through the story of life on Earth. Snap gene-cells together to awaken over 100 creatures and explore 20 eras of history. Enjoy a satisfying challenge with optional extras and free updates.
- Hex gene-cell puzzle gameplay
- Collect 100+ creatures
- Explore 20 eras of Earth's history
- Gentle learning curve with increasing challenge
- Optional hints and cosmetic extras
- Accessibility features (colorblind assist, reduced motion)
- Daily streaks and mastery stars
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Genesis: Bioforge -- Grow every creature that ever lived! Genesis is a cozy, clever hex puzzle wrapped in the greatest story ever told — the story of life on Earth. Snap glowing gene-cells together so their edges match, and when the genome hums into place, something wakes up: a spark, a cell, a swimmer, a climber… one hundred creatures in all, waiting across four billion years. Your guide is Pip — a tiny, cheerful spark of life who's been around since the very beginning and has opinions about trilobites. Pip teaches as you play, celebrates your wins, and nudges (never nags) when you're stuck. The puzzle is gentle to learn and genuinely satisfying to master Every chapter adds one new idea — rotating cells, choosy sockets, cracked pieces that need extra care — taught with a friendly demo, never a wall of text. Early levels are a warm bath. Later levels will make you put your tea down. What makes Genesis different - A living collection — every level you clear wakes a new creature for your album. Watch your menagerie grow from the first glimmer of light toward the first curious mind. - Deep time, warmly told — 100 levels across 20 eras of Earth's history, from Primordial Dawn through ancient seas, great forests, and beyond, with true bits of science tucked into every chapter. - Cozy on the outside, cerebral on the inside — gooey, glossy cells, a board that glows back at every snap, and puzzles with real "aha" underneath the charm. - Generous by design — the whole 100-level journey is free to finish. No energy meters, no timers ticking while you think, no walls. Optional extras (a hint, a little Genome, a fancy board skin) are there if you want them — never required. - Made for every player — colorblind assist, reduced motion, high contrast, and simple one-handed portrait play. - Chase mastery — earn up to three stars on every level with cleaner, smarter solves, and keep a daily streak going. No account. No reading required to play. Just you, Pip, and the slow, wonderful business of becoming. And Genesis keeps growing — new worlds, creatures, and modes are on the way in free updates. Your album has room to spare. Life never stops becoming. Let's begin!
Candy Pairs
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Get ready for the sweetest recall game around! Flip cards, remember where the candies hide, and match every pair to win. • Flip & match — turn over cards and find matching candy pairs • Train your brain — boost recall, focus and concentration • Kid-friendly — simple, colorful and easy for all ages • Daily reward — come back each day for free bonuses • Boosters — get a little help on tricky levels • Collection & leaderboard — unlock sweet cards and climb the ranks • Play offline — no internet needed, enjoy anywhere With hundreds of levels, cute candy art and relaxing gameplay, Candy Pairs is perfect for a quick brain workout or a cozy break. Great for kids learning to concentrate and for grown-ups keeping their mind sharp. Download Candy Pairs now and start matching!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Candy Pairs at 13.0 against Genesis's 15.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Genesis sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Candy Pairs sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.
| Parameter | Genesis | Candy Pairs |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 51 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Aly Shehata | Anastassiya Shugaley |
In-app purchases
Genesis
- Small Genome Pack$0.99
- Medium Genome Pack$1.99
- Pure Genesis$2.99
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- Large Genome Pack$4.99
- Founder's Pack$4.99
- Mega Genome Pack$9.99
Candy Pairs
- 1,500 Coins$2.99
- Remove Ads$2.99
- 4,500 Coins$5.99
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- 10,000 Coins$9.99









