# Candy Christmas Countdown! - The puzzle game to play while waiting for presents

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Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id949242094](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id949242094)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id949242094`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Rank One LLC
- **Category:** Games
- **Rating:** 4.80 / 5 (358 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.2.0
- **Last updated:** 2015-11-30
- **First published:** 2014-12-17
- **Size:** 91 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-06
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/candy-christmas-countdown-the-puzzle-game-to-play/id949242094)

## Description

Candy Christmas Countdown! is a festive, easy-to-pick-up puzzle game that keeps you entertained while waiting for presents. Help the Hip Hop heroes match gifts and goodies on a cheerful holiday adventure with super cute characters.

With 300+ levels and new ones added regularly, you can challenge friends through Game Center, unlock powerful items, and enjoy a light, family-friendly gaming experience. Download for free for a limited time.

## Rankings

- #82,108 — Overall

## Review summary

Players praise the festive visuals and soothing audio, plus a relaxing, accessible puzzle feel ideal for quick play and seniors. The game offers a fair progression, but concerns about monetization, repetitive rating/purchase prompts, and mixed views on difficulty balance emerge across reviews.

### Pros

- Festive Christmas visuals, colors, and season-appropriate music create a joyful atmosphere.
- Relaxing, casual gameplay that's easy to pick up and suitable for quick breaks and seniors.
- Fair progression with gradually increasing challenge that remains approachable rather than punishing.

### Cons

- Monetization concerns: rewards often require purchases to be used, which feels paywalled to some players.
- Frequent prompts to rate or buy something after every game can be annoying.
- Mixed feedback on difficulty balance: some players find it too easy while others want more challenging levels.

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