# Candy Blast Mania

> Addicting Match 3 Puzzle Games

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id680022952](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id680022952)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id680022952`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Storm8 Studios
- **Category:** Casual
- **Rating:** 4.10 / 5 (6,559 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.0.7
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-11
- **First published:** 2013-09-23
- **Size:** 288 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-18
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/candy-blast-mania/id680022952)
- **Website:** [http://www.storm8-studios.com](http://www.storm8-studios.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.storm8.com/notice-of-privacy/](http://www.storm8.com/notice-of-privacy/)

## Description

Embark on a sweet adventure with Candy Blast Mania, the premier match-3 candy swapping game. Join over 35 million players as you help Candy Girl and her dog overthrow the Evil Gummy Bear King through delicious candy puzzles and challenging quests.

Features include exclusive challenge modes, weekly new levels, and global tournaments. Enjoy strategic match-3 gameplay, social competitions with Facebook friends, and regular updates. Candy Blast Mania is free to play with optional in-app purchases; data is collected for personalized ads and gameplay analytics.

## Rankings

- #24,077 — Overall

## Review summary

Candy Blast Mania is praised for its addictive, cute gameplay and strong fanbase, with some players preferring it over Candy Crush. The major concerns are persistent stability issues (crashes, lost lives), heavy ad exposure and forced video ads, and a stagnant update/content cycle that leaves levels and progression stalled. These problems often overshadow the positives and drive dissatisfaction among long-time players.

### Pros

- Addictive gameplay that many players have enjoyed for years.
- Visually appealing and cuter than similar match-3 games.
- Long-standing, loyal player base with strong past appeal.
- Historically perceived as better than Candy Crush by some players.

### Cons

- Frequent crashes and stability issues, often mid-game or near completion, causing loss of lives.
- Intrusive or forced ads that interrupt gameplay and monetize play.
- Lack of updates and long periods without fixes or new content.
- Progression problems such as getting stuck on levels or no new levels appearing.
- Purchases (gems) wasted when the game crashes, negating benefits.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id680022952)