# Candy Flow™ vs Symbol Link

The clearest difference is rating: Symbol Link at 4.5 against Candy Flow™'s 3.7. Symbol Link also leads on ratings volume (63 vs 3). Candy Flow™'s advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Candy Flow™ sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Symbol Link sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Symbol Link holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Symbol Link has 63 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 67% and 66% positive.

Candy Flow™ ships an update every 2 months, Symbol Link every 4 months. Both last shipped on October 20, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Candy Flow™ | Symbol Link |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/candy-flow/id704999184/reviews) | **[4.5 (63 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/symbol-link-game-challenges/id818245884/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **63** |
| Positive reviews | **66.7% of reviews** | 65.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 152 MB | 61 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) | [ANDREY NOVIKOV](https://appshunter.io/developer/418898717) |

## 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 |


### Symbol Link

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/symbol-link-game-challenges/id818245884)

This puzzle game challenges you to connect matching symbols with a single path. It features a vast number of puzzles and challenges, with unique mechanics like autolinks and an advanced scoring system. Designed by the creator of Tetris, it offers stylish visuals and audio.

**Highlights:** 1650 puzzles, 300 challenges, 3 puzzle packs by Tetris author, Autolinks feature, Advanced score system, Hints and guides

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pack of 12 Hints | $1.99 | one-time |
| Alexey's Pack II | $1.99 | one-time |
| Alexey's Pack III | $1.99 | one-time |
| Puzzle Pack IV | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Puzzle Pack V | $1.99 | one-time |
| Puzzle Pack VI | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🧩 Innovative puzzle mechanics with auto-complete feature
- 🎨 Beautiful minimalist design and UI
- 🎵 Soothing music and sound design
- 😌 Relaxing and engaging gameplay
- 🧠 Challenging and thought-provoking puzzles

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Excessive and intrusive full-screen ads
- 💰 Ads appear after nearly every level
- 🎯 Ads positioned over continue/restart buttons causing accidental clicks
- ❌ Ad removal purchase doesn't work properly
- 📖 Unclear game instructions and mechanics

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes on tutorial/how-to screen with unresponsive controls
- Settings menu freezes on iPhone 5
- App force quits unexpectedly
- Occasional line freezing during gameplay
- Accidental App Store redirects from ad clicks

**Requested features**

- Add more free puzzle packs
- Implement ad-free version with reasonable pricing
- Provide clearer in-game tutorials and instructions
- Add difficulty ratings for puzzle packs before purchase
- Include confirmation dialog before using hints


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Candy Flow™ free?

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

### Is Symbol Link free?

Symbol Link is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Candy Flow™ or Symbol Link?

Symbol Link is rated higher. Candy Flow™ averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Symbol Link averages 4.5 from 63 ratings.

### Do Candy Flow™ or Symbol Link have ads?

Both Candy Flow™ and Symbol Link show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Candy Flow™ or Symbol Link?

Candy Flow™ ships an update every 2 months, and Symbol Link every 4 months. Most recently, Candy Flow™ was updated on October 20, 2026 and Symbol Link on October 20, 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.*