# Magic MixUp vs Candy Bomb Match 3 Games

Magic MixUp and Candy Bomb Match 3 Games both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 94% of Magic MixUp's written reviews are positive against 54% of Candy Bomb Match 3 Games's. Magic MixUp also leads on ads (none vs shown). Candy Bomb Match 3 Games's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs monthly) and ratings volume (405 vs 30). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Magic MixUp sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Candy Bomb Match 3 Games 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 — 4.8 for Magic MixUp against 4.7 for Candy Bomb Match 3 Games. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Candy Bomb Match 3 Games has 405 ratings behind it against 30, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 94% of Magic MixUp's written reviews are positive against 54% of Candy Bomb Match 3 Games's.

Magic MixUp ships an update monthly, Candy Bomb Match 3 Games every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Magic MixUp | Candy Bomb Match 3 Games |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-mixup/id975604237/reviews)** | [4.7 (405 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/candy-bomb-match-3-games/id1557597558/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 30 | **405** |
| Positive reviews | **93.8% of reviews** | 53.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 200 MB | 155 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 10.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Full Fat Productions Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/374306144) | [伟 贾](https://appshunter.io/developer/1516242387) |

## What reviewers say

### Magic MixUp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-mixup/id975604237)

Embark on a magical match-3 journey filled with potion mixing, pet collecting, and sticker discovery. Explore a fairytale kingdom across 100 thrilling levels, encountering mythical creatures and enchanting environments.

**Highlights:** Match-3 potion puzzles, Collect mystical pets, Fill a sticker book, Explore fairytale kingdoms, Defeat mythical dragons, Enchanting graphics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pile of 10 coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Jar of 55 coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Purse of 115 coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bag of 275 coins | $22.99 | one-time |
| Chest of 550 coins | $44.99 | one-time |
| Cauldron of 1275 coins | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Highly addictive and engaging gameplay
- 🎨 Beautiful graphics and colorful design
- 😊 Fun and relaxing experience
- 🐱 Cute characters and pets
- ⚖️ Good balance of challenge and accessibility

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases required for difficult levels
- 😤 Some levels are excessively difficult
- 😒 Annoying character personalities
- 🔄 Lack of updates and new content
- 🚫 Facebook connection issues

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes and won't load
- Sticker images don't appear on animals
- Facebook connection not working

**Requested features**

- More levels and game boards
- New worlds to explore
- Increased difficulty and challenge options
- Ability to enlarge the playing field
- Continued regular updates


### Candy Bomb Match 3 Games

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/candy-bomb-match-3-games/id1557597558)

Engage in a delightful puzzle adventure by matching three or more candies in a row. Strategically use powerful boosters to conquer challenging levels and blast through obstacles. Collect sweet treats across thousands of stages, with daily rewards and time-limited events to keep the fun going.

**Highlights:** Match 3 or more candies, Use strategic boosters, Blast chocolate and collect candy, Thousands of levels, Daily rewards and challenges, Multiple game modes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1000 Coins for Candy Bomb | $0.99 | one-time |
| piggy bank gold | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hot Sale Gift | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hot Sale Gift | $2.99 | one-time |
| Base Gift | $3.99 | one-time |
| Candy Bomb 6000 Coins. | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pro Gift | $7.99 | one-time |
| Candy Bomb 9999 Coins. | $7.99 | one-time |
| Candy Bomb Master Gift | $15.99 | one-time |
| Super Gift - Candy Puzzle Game | $30.99 | one-time |
| Mega Gift - Candy Bomb Puzzle | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 😍 Bouncing animation
- 🎨 Vibrant colors and graphics
- ✨ Very engaging gameplay
-  addictive gameplay
- 👍 Easy time filler

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 Tutorial on every level
-  frustrating tutorial
-  wasted time

**Reported bugs**

- Game reset to level 1
- Level 1476 not functioning properly
- Tiles not changing on level 1476
- Game crashes on launch
- Game glitches

**Requested features**

- Map to see progress backwards
- Fix level 1476 glitch
- Fix game crashing on launch


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Magic MixUp free?

Magic MixUp is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Candy Bomb Match 3 Games free?

Candy Bomb Match 3 Games is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Magic MixUp or Candy Bomb Match 3 Games?

Magic MixUp is rated higher. Magic MixUp averages 4.8 out of 5 from 30 ratings, while Candy Bomb Match 3 Games averages 4.7 from 405 ratings.

### Do Magic MixUp or Candy Bomb Match 3 Games have ads?

Candy Bomb Match 3 Games shows ads; Magic MixUp does not.

### Which is updated more often, Magic MixUp or Candy Bomb Match 3 Games?

Magic MixUp ships an update monthly, and Candy Bomb Match 3 Games every 10 days. Most recently, Magic MixUp was updated on October 21, 2026 and Candy Bomb Match 3 Games on October 23, 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.*