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Candy Crush Saga: Match 3

by King

4.7
IOSGames

Candy Crush Saga delivers a satisfying match-3 experience with thousands of levels. The daily rewards and time-limited events are well-executed. A solid casual game with thoughtful UX.

About Candy Crush Saga

Okay, let's talk Candy Crush Saga. As a UX designer, I've got to say, for a game that's been around this long, it still holds up. The core mechanic is, of course, matching candies, and they've nailed the dopamine loop. Thousands of levels mean there's always something new, and the level design is surprisingly clever. I appreciate the variety of game modes like Gummy Dragons and Bubblegum Pop; it keeps things fresh. The information architecture makes sense, and navigating the Candy Kingdom is intuitive. Those little animations when you clear a level? *Chef's kiss*. The daily rewards are a nice touch, and the time-limited events add a sense of urgency. The boosters, like Bonbon Blitz, are well-integrated and offer a strategic layer without feeling pay-to-win. The option to play offline is a huge plus for commutes. Connecting with friends to share lives is a classic social feature, but it works. From an accessibility standpoint, the color contrast is generally good, although some of the smaller elements could use a bit more padding for easier tapping. The pixel-perfect design is evident throughout, and the UI elements are consistent. I did notice that the loading times can be a bit long sometimes, which could be improved. The game follows Fitts' Law perfectly; the tappable areas are generous and easy to hit. The strategic use of boosters adds another layer of depth, ensuring that each level is a unique and rewarding experience. Whether you're a seasoned puzzle solver or new to the genre, Candy Crush Saga provides endless hours of entertainment. The constant updates and new levels keep the game fresh and exciting, ensuring that there's always something new to discover. It's a true testament to the enduring appeal of match-3 games. Overall, it's a design-forward game that understands its audience. While it's free-to-play with in-app purchases, it doesn't feel overly aggressive. The onboarding flow is smooth, and the game does a good job of teaching you the mechanics without being too tutorial-heavy. It's a solid example of thoughtful UX in a casual game.

Key Features

  • Thousands of levels with engaging match-3 puzzles to keep you hooked.
  • Time-limited events offer exclusive prizes and fresh challenges daily.
  • Boosters help blast through tricky puzzles, adding strategic depth.

Why Users Love It

Thousands of well-designed levels
Rewarding daily events
"A great time-killer with fun puzzles! Levels are challenging but achievable. The UI is clean, and the animations are satisfying. 4.5/5"

Perfect for: Perfect for casual puzzle fans seeking an addictive, well-designed match-3 experience.

Screenshots

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📊Ranking History

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Current Rank

#22

6 from last week

Best Rank

#14

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Average Rank

#27

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30-day average

User Reviews

hillbilly16
8/2/2025

I have multiple people playing, can you reset so next player starts fresh reset game I have multiple people playing, can you reset so next player starts fresh

APerson1833!!?!
8/5/2025

I love this game I have played this for a long time and I loved it the first I got it it’s soothing and Relaxing. I would recommend playing this game. ❤️🔥 Candy candy yum I love this game I have played this for a long time and I loved it the first I got it it’s soothing and Relaxing.I would recommend playing this game.❤️🔥

THROW SCOOTER AT BIRD HARD
8/5/2025

Of course, they have to make money somehow, so there’s a whole bunch of power ups and currency you can buy, but aside from that, I really don’t have many complaints. The difficulty pacing is a bit strange, but I don’t mind it too much. You just get stuck on a hard level for a good while, and then get put back on the normal difficulty, but I don’t particularly hate that. I have to say, this game genuinely has no ads, which is FANTASTIC compared to the amount you get in mobile games today. My only warning is that if you plan on sitting down and playing this game for a good while, you might find yourself troubled by the life system, however I only play this game in short bursts, so it works out for me. Edit: it’s now giving me the option to watch ads to get extra things, which is weird that they weren’t initially doing that… but aside from that they’re not too annoying Probably one of the best mobile games ever Of course, they have to make money somehow, so there’s a whole bunch of power ups and currency you can buy, but aside from that, I really don’t have many complaints. The difficulty pacing is a bit strange, but I don’t mind it too much. You just get stuck on a hard level for a good while, and then get put back on the normal difficulty, but I don’t particularly hate that. I have to say, this game genuinely has no ads, which is FANTASTIC compared to the amount you get in mobile games today. My only warning is that if you plan on sitting down and playing this game for a good while, you might find yourself troubled by the life system, however I only play this game in short bursts, so it works out for me.Edit: it’s now giving me the option to watch ads to get extra things, which is weird that they weren’t initially doing that… but aside from that they’re not too annoying

spicy hot chicken feet
8/4/2025

K I love the game A WHOLE LOT but the reason I even played candy crush was cuz my grandma needed live🤣but it is really fun SUPER fun and you only have to wait 30 mins for more lives why do people complain about that? Other games make you wait HOURS no? But it’s really fun and I recommend getting this game it somehow made my family get closer to each other. ESPCIALLY my grandma she is probably one of the top 50 Sugar crush K I love the game A WHOLE LOT but the reason I even played candy crush was cuz my grandma needed live🤣but it is really fun SUPER fun and you only have to wait 30 mins for more lives why do people complain about that? Other games make you wait HOURS no? But it’s really fun and I recommend getting this game it somehow made my family get closer to each other. ESPCIALLY my grandma she is probably one of the top 50

Timothy Johnson Jr.
8/4/2025

Sometimes you might play Candy Crush and might not notice that you magically lose. Which is not actually the case. Some puzzle games have moves. Candy Guy expresses his feelings about moves. 5 moves is running out of moves. 0 moves means no more happy Candy Guy. Explaining done. Did I help you? Getting confused of magically losing Sometimes you might play Candy Crush and might not notice that you magically lose. Which is not actually the case. Some puzzle games have moves. Candy Guy expresses his feelings about moves. 5 moves is running out of moves. 0 moves means no more happy Candy Guy. Explaining done. Did I help you?

App Details

Developer

King

Platform

ios

Rating

4.7

Last Updated

8/8/2025