# Candy Flow™ vs Mahjong Mandy

The clearest difference is rating: Mahjong Mandy at 4.5 against Candy Flow™'s 3.7. Mahjong Mandy also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). Candy Flow™'s advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Candy Flow™ sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Mahjong Mandy sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Mahjong Mandy holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 2 respectively.

Candy Flow™ ships an update every 2 months, Mahjong Mandy weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Candy Flow™ | Mahjong Mandy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/candy-flow/id704999184/reviews) | **[4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mahjong-mandy-solitaire-trail/id6798129395/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 152 MB | 211 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [GameZen, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/440126422) | [Tim Vogel](https://appshunter.io/developer/847694889) |

## What reviewers say

### Candy Flow™

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/candy-flow/id704999184)

Connect pairs of candies by drawing lines between them. This brain puzzle game offers a classic mode with no time limits and a stage mode with time challenges. Unlock new levels and hints with in-game currency earned or purchased.

**Highlights:** Connect candy pairs, Classic mode with no time limit, Stage mode with time challenges, Unlockable level packs, Hint system, In-game currency for unlocks

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Cookie Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium Cookie Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Large Cookie Pack | $9.99 | one-time |


### Mahjong Mandy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mahjong-mandy-solitaire-trail/id6798129395)

Embark on a relaxing Mahjong Solitaire adventure through East-inspired landscapes. Solve hundreds of handcrafted puzzles, uncover clues to an ancient mystery, and customize your journey with boosters and avatars.

**Highlights:** Hundreds of handcrafted Mahjong puzzles, East-inspired locations, Helpful boosters (Undo, Shuffle, Hint), Customizable avatars, Online leaderboards, Mystery and discovery narrative

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Welcome Offer | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1,200 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 3,400 Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| 9,600 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Serpent Story Offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| 16,000 Coins | $14.99 | one-time |
| 22,000 Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| 60,000 Coins | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Candy Flow™ free?

Candy Flow™ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Mahjong Mandy free?

Mahjong Mandy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Candy Flow™ or Mahjong Mandy?

Mahjong Mandy is rated higher. Candy Flow™ averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Mahjong Mandy averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do Candy Flow™ or Mahjong Mandy have ads?

Both Candy Flow™ and Mahjong Mandy show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Candy Flow™ or Mahjong Mandy?

Candy Flow™ ships an update every 2 months, and Mahjong Mandy weekly. Most recently, Candy Flow™ was updated on November 1, 2026 and Mahjong Mandy 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.*