# Candy Crazy vs Sweet Chef Match 3

The clearest difference is ads: Candy Crazy at none against Sweet Chef Match 3's shown. Candy Crazy also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). Sweet Chef Match 3's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 82 months) and ratings volume (42 vs 2). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Candy Crazy sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Sweet Chef Match 3 sells 11 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 — 5.0 for Candy Crazy against 4.9 for Sweet Chef Match 3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sweet Chef Match 3 has 42 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Candy Crazy ships an update every 82 months, Sweet Chef Match 3 every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Candy Crazy | Sweet Chef Match 3 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/candy-crazy/id747173893/reviews)** | [4.9 (42 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sweet-chef-match-3/id1531828126/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **42** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 82 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 379 MB | 132 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [AHHA Productions](https://appshunter.io/developer/393438255) | [Suzan Yucel](https://appshunter.io/developer/1526197334) |

## What reviewers say

### Candy Crazy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/candy-crazy/id747173893)

Engage in a delightful matching game where you connect three or more cookies to score points and overcome challenges. This game offers a fun and engaging puzzle experience.

**Highlights:** Match three or more cookies, Earn points, Remove obstacles, Puzzle gameplay, Cookie matching

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Get Three Power Ups | $0.99 | one-time |
| 150 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 400 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 950 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| 1200 Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| 3600 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |


### Sweet Chef Match 3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sweet-chef-match-3/id1531828126)

Engage in a relaxing match-3 puzzle adventure with a culinary theme. Swipe and match at least three items to crush them, utilize boosters to solve challenging puzzles, and earn daily rewards and prizes by spinning a wheel. Sync your progress across devices and enjoy offline play.

**Highlights:** Match-3 puzzle gameplay, Culinary theme, Boosters for puzzle solving, Daily rewards, Spin the wheel for prizes, Cross-device sync, Offline play

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Beginner's Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Special Deal 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coins Pack 6 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Coins Pack 7 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Coins Pack 8 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Coins Pack 9 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Coins Pack 10 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coins Pack 15 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Coins Pack 20 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Coins Pack 40 | $39.99 | one-time |
| Coins Pack 80 | $79.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Candy Crazy free?

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

### Is Sweet Chef Match 3 free?

Sweet Chef Match 3 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Candy Crazy or Sweet Chef Match 3?

Candy Crazy is rated higher. Candy Crazy averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Sweet Chef Match 3 averages 4.9 from 42 ratings.

### Do Candy Crazy or Sweet Chef Match 3 have ads?

Sweet Chef Match 3 shows ads; Candy Crazy does not.

### Which is updated more often, Candy Crazy or Sweet Chef Match 3?

Candy Crazy ships an update every 82 months, and Sweet Chef Match 3 every 3 weeks. Most recently, Candy Crazy was updated on September 16, 2026 and Sweet Chef Match 3 on September 22, 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.*