# Candy Race Launcher

> The Sweetest Race on Earth

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.Gamnest.CandyRace](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.Gamnest.CandyRace)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.Gamnest.CandyRace`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Gamnest
- **Category:** PERSONALIZATION
- **Downloads:** 24,144,251
- **Rating:** 4.58 / 5 (65,175 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.0.3
- **Last updated:** 2026-06-03
- **First published:** 2026-02-19
- **Publisher country:** PK
- **Size:** 76 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-12
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.Gamnest.CandyRace)
- **Website:** [https://www.gamnest.com](https://www.gamnest.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.gamnest.com/ppolicy](https://www.gamnest.com/ppolicy)

## Description

Candy Race Launcher transforms your Android home screen into a vibrant, candy-themed launcher inspired by a fast-paced racing adventure. It lets you collect rewards, unlock new levels, and showcase a playful game-inspired interface every time you open your device.

Customize with themed backgrounds, cool gestures that map swipes, taps, and double taps to open apps or trigger shortcuts, and adjustable themes including bright or dark modes. Access features by long-pressing the home screen to open the launcher menu, tailor icon shapes to your style, and easily switch back to your Default Home App if you ever want to revert.

## Rankings

- #6,377 — Overall
- #38 — Personalization (Free)

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_CUSTOM_AUDIENCE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.EXPAND_STATUS_BAR`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.READ_CONTACTS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.READ_HISTORY_BOOKMARKS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.REQUEST_DELETE_PACKAGES`
- `android.permission.SET_WALLPAPER`
- `android.permission.SET_WALLPAPER_HINTS`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_HISTORY_BOOKMARKS`
- `android.permission.WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS`
- `com.Gamnest.CandyRace.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.applovin.array.apphub.permission.BIND_APPHUB_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.apps.nexuslauncher.permission.QSB`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`

## Review summary

Reviews are overwhelmingly negative, centering on intrusive launcher behavior: the app prompts to replace the home launcher, hijacks the device UI, and is hard to uninstall. Reported issues include a fake UI at boot and possible data or security risks, with frequent warnings about ads and scams. A small portion of users mention the underlying game as fun or kid-friendly, but launcher-related issues dominate.

### Pros

- Some users report the game is enjoyable or fun (positive comments include examples like "i love this game", "Nice game", "wonderful game").
- A minority notes the game is no-ads and kid-friendly.

### Cons

- Prompts users to replace the device's home launcher and changes system settings, effectively taking over the launcher.
- Difficult or sometimes impossible to uninstall from the home screen; may persist after reboot or reinstall.
- Viewed as intrusive and potentially harmful (fake UI on startup, concerns about data access, and spam/ads).
- Many reviews describe the app as scammy or not trustworthy.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.Gamnest.CandyRace)