# Candy Blast Mania vs Pets Blast

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Candy Blast Mania at 63% against Pets Blast's 12%. Candy Blast Mania also leads on rating (4.1 vs 3.5) and ratings volume (6.6K vs 125). Pets Blast's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 14.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Candy Blast Mania sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Pets Blast sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Candy Blast Mania holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Candy Blast Mania has 6.6K ratings behind it against 125, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Candy Blast Mania's written reviews are positive against 12% of Pets Blast's.

Candy Blast Mania ships an update monthly, Pets Blast every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Candy Blast Mania | Pets Blast |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.1 (6.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/candy-blast-mania/id680022952/reviews)** | [3.5 (125 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pets-blast/id1478627174/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6.6K** | 125 |
| Positive reviews | **62.6% of reviews** | 12.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 288 MB | 193 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Storm8 Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/967465771) | [Yunbu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1468884052) |

## What reviewers say

### Candy Blast Mania

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/candy-blast-mania/id680022952)

Embark on a sweet adventure in this match-3 puzzle game. Swap candies to create explosive combos and defeat the Evil Gummy Bear King. Compete with friends and players worldwide in unique challenge modes and weekly tournaments.

**Highlights:** Strategic Match-3 Gameplay, Exclusive Challenge Modes, Weekly New Levels, Global Tournaments, Social Competitions, Defeat the Evil Gummy Bear

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 22 Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bundle Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| VIP Energy Pack - 7 Days | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gem Generator | $0.99 | one-time |
| 120 Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bundle Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gem Generator | $4.99 | one-time |
| 250 Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| 530 Gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| 1400 Gems | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Enjoyable gameplay
- 👍 Challenging levels
- 💡 Variety of features and side games

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 💰 Excessive ads and in-app purchases
- ⏱️ Long wait times for lives/energy

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashing mid-level
- Losing progress and lives due to crashes
- Video ads not working properly

**Requested features**

- Option to pause or save bonus time
- Ability to choose when to use power-ups
- Improved stability and bug fixes


### Pets Blast

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pets-blast/id1478627174)

Embark on a puzzle adventure through a vibrant cartoon world. Tap matching toy cubes to create powerful combinations and clear thousands of addictive levels. Collect stars for rewards, compete with friends, and join guilds for collaborative fun.

**Highlights:** Tap matching toy cubes, Create powerful super cubes, Collect stars for rewards, Over 1000 challenging levels, Create or join guilds, Compete with players worldwide

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| membership | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| 650 coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| add step gift | $0.99 | one-time |
| Newbie gift pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1500 coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| add step gift 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| add step gift 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Level-up Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| pack 2 | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Cute graphics
- 👍 Engaging challenges

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Expensive ads removal
- 😩 Overwhelming ads
- 🐌 Slow loading
- 👎 Poorly designed
- 😠 Frustrating bugs

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes constantly
- App won't open
- Levels not loading
- Rewards not given
- Videos for rewards not playing

**Requested features**

- Fix ads
- Improve game design
- Provide game instructions
- Allow username input


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Candy Blast Mania free?

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

### Is Pets Blast free?

Pets Blast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Candy Blast Mania or Pets Blast?

Candy Blast Mania is rated higher. Candy Blast Mania averages 4.1 out of 5 from 6.6K ratings, while Pets Blast averages 3.5 from 125 ratings.

### Do Candy Blast Mania or Pets Blast have ads?

Both Candy Blast Mania and Pets Blast show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Candy Blast Mania or Pets Blast?

Candy Blast Mania ships an update monthly, and Pets Blast every 2 weeks. Most recently, Candy Blast Mania was updated on October 20, 2026 and Pets Blast on October 14, 2026.

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