# Candy Blast Mania vs Igloo Crush

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Candy Blast Mania at 6.6K against Igloo Crush's 1. Candy Blast Mania also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). Igloo Crush's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs monthly). On price, rating, 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 Igloo Crush sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.1 for Candy Blast Mania against 4.0 for Igloo Crush. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Candy Blast Mania has 6.6K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Candy Blast Mania ships an update monthly, Igloo Crush weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Candy Blast Mania | Igloo Crush |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.1 (6.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/candy-blast-mania/id680022952/reviews)** | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/igloo-crush/id1610635448/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6.6K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 62.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 288 MB | 184 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Storm8 Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/967465771) | [Shanghai Pulu Network Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1469533027) |

## 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


### Igloo Crush

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/igloo-crush/id1610635448)

Tap and blast matching ice cubes to solve puzzles and train your brain. With over 1200 levels and powerful tools, this game offers endless fun and mental stimulation for players of all ages.

**Highlights:** Tap to blast matching ice cubes, Over 1200 challenging levels, Brain-training puzzle mechanics, Powerful in-game tools, Endless mode with bonus scores, Strategic gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1000 coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| New Player Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Small Item Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| 5250 coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Medium Item Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| 11000 coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Premium Item Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Fantasy Item Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| 34500 coins | $29.99 | one-time |
| Deluxe item Pack | $29.99 | one-time |
| 60000 coins | $49.99 | one-time |
| Supreme item Pack | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Candy Blast Mania free?

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

### Is Igloo Crush free?

Igloo Crush is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Candy Blast Mania or Igloo Crush?

Candy Blast Mania is rated higher. Candy Blast Mania averages 4.1 out of 5 from 6.6K ratings, while Igloo Crush averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Candy Blast Mania or Igloo Crush have ads?

Both Candy Blast Mania and Igloo Crush show ads.

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

Candy Blast Mania ships an update monthly, and Igloo Crush weekly. Most recently, Candy Blast Mania was updated on October 31, 2026 and Igloo Crush on October 30, 2026.

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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.*