Candy Crush Saga Downloads & RevenueCandy Crush Saga · App Store & Google Play
Candy Crush Saga gets 500k+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, November 2026, rounded down to a band).
Candy Crush Saga by King is on App Store and Google Play. Active Users (MAU & DAU), Downloads, rankings, keywords, revenue, and rating totals.
Full timeline · 118 events
- 🎉Candy Crush Saga in-app event: Game On: A Gaming CelebrationiOSMAJOR UPDATE · until 6 Dec
- 🚀Candy Crush Saga: now shown next to Bejeweled Blitz, Cookie Jam: Match 3 Games, Best Fiends - Match 3 Puzzles +4 moreiOSthe store's “similar apps” for it changed: who it's seen as competing with
- 🔎Candy Crush Saga reached Top 10 for “game”iOS#3 in Turkey search · popularity 91
- 🔎Candy Crush Saga reached Top 10 for “dls”Android#10 in Taiwan search · popularity 94
- 🌟Candy Crush Saga featured by Apple: “고르고 골랐어요”iOStoday · AE, AR, AU, BR, CA, CO, DE, ES, FR, GB, ID, IN, IT, JP, KR, MX, MY, NL, PH, PL, SA, SE, TH, TR, TW, US, VN, ZA
- 📣Candy Crush Saga added 5 ad networksiOShyperaudience.com, liftoff.ai, mindtos.com, oko.uk, rtbmax.com (the developer's app-ads.txt)
- ✏️Candy Crush Saga added hidden keywords: cooking, casualiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 📣Candy Crush Saga added 5 ad networksAndroidhyperaudience.com, liftoff.ai, mindtos.com, oko.uk, rtbmax.com (the developer's app-ads.txt)
- 🌟Candy Crush Saga featured by Apple: “고르고 골랐어요”iOStoday · AE, AR, AU, BR, CA, CO, DE, ES, FR, GB, ID, IN, IT, JP, KR, MX, MY, NL, PH, PL, SA, SE, TH, TR, TW, US, VN, ZA
- ✏️Candy Crush Saga added hidden keywords: leveliOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 🌟Candy Crush Saga featured by Apple: “고르고 골랐어요”iOStoday · AR, AU, BR, CA, CO, DE, ES, FR, GB, ID, IN, IT, JP, KR, MX, MY, NL, PH, PL, SA, SE, TH, TW, US, VN
- 📦Candy Crush Saga updated to version 1.340.2.1iOS¡Esperamos que te estés divirtiendo jugando a Candy Crush Saga!
Actualizamos el juego cada semana con nuevas y dulces funciones, emocionantes niveles y correcciones de errores para que todo funcione a la perfección.
¡No olvides descargar la última versión para disfrutar de la mejor experiencia!
¿Acabas de llegar al juego? ¡Únete a la diversión sin pena!… more - ✏️Candy Crush Saga added hidden keywords: helpiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 🌟Candy Crush Saga featured by Apple: “새로운 시즌”iOStoday · AR, AU, BR, CA, CO, DE, ES, FR, GB, ID, IN, IT, KR, MX, MY, NL, PH, PL, SE, TH, TR, TW, US, VN
- ✏️Candy Crush Saga added hidden keywords: robloxiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 🔎Candy Crush Saga reached Top 10 for “master”Android#10 in Thailand search · popularity 43
- 🌟Candy Crush Saga featured by Apple: “고르고 골랐어요”iOStoday · AR, AU, BR, CA, CO, DE, ES, FR, GB, ID, IN, IT, KR, MX, MY, NL, PH, PL, SE, TH, TW, US, VN
- 📦Candy Crush Saga updated to version 1.340.0.2iOSHoppas att du gillar att spela Candy Crush Saga!
Varje vecka uppdaterar vi spelet med nya inslag, spännande nivåer och viktiga buggfixar som gör spelupplevelsen ännu smidigare.
Glöm inte att ladda ner den senaste versionen för att få den bästa upplevelsen!
Första gången du spelar? Var inte blyg, det är bara att sätta igång!… more - ✏️Candy Crush Saga added hidden keywords: ロブロックスiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 🌟Candy Crush Saga featured by Apple: “고르고 골랐어요”iOStoday · AR, AU, BR, CA, CO, DE, ES, FR, GB, ID, IN, IT, KR, MX, MY, NL, PH, PL, SE, TH, TW, US, VN
- ✏️Candy Crush Saga added hidden keywords: roblox, plane, bookbubiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 🌟Candy Crush Saga featured by Apple: “고르고 골랐어요”iOStoday · AR, AU, BR, CA, CO, DE, ES, FR, GB, ID, IN, IT, KR, MX, MY, NL, PH, PL, SE, TH, TW, US, VN
- ✏️Candy Crush Saga added hidden keywords: blocos, intelligentiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 🌟Candy Crush Saga featured by Apple: “고르고 골랐어요”iOStoday · AR, AU, BR, CA, CO, DE, ES, FR, GB, ID, IN, IT, KR, MX, MY, NL, PH, PL, SE, TH, TW, US, VN
- 📈Candy Crush Saga hit #1iOSTop Grossing · Casual · CA
- ✏️Candy Crush Saga added hidden keywords: royaleiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 🔎Candy Crush Saga reached #1 for “crush”Android#1 in Sweden search · popularity 46
- 🌟Candy Crush Saga featured by Apple: “고르고 골랐어요”iOStoday · AR, AU, BR, CA, CO, DE, ES, FR, GB, ID, IN, IT, KR, MX, MY, NL, PH, PL, SE, TH, TW, US, VN
- ✏️Candy Crush Saga added hidden keywords: fever, kitchen, legends, level +4 moreiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 📦Candy Crush Saga updated to version 1.340.0.1AndroidWe hope you’re having fun playing Candy Crush Saga! We update the game every week so don't forget to download the latest version to get all the sweet new features and levels!
New to the game? Don’t be shy, join the fun!
Coming back after a break? About time!
Let’s play!… more - ✏️Candy Crush Saga added hidden keywords: wordsiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- ✏️Candy Crush Saga added hidden keywords: surviveiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- ✏️Candy Crush Saga added hidden keywords: firmiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- ✏️Candy Crush Saga: keywords changediOS· US
- ✏️Candy Crush Saga added hidden keywords: multiplayer, gardeniOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 🔎Candy Crush Saga reached Top 10 for “world”Android#10 in Taiwan search · popularity 72
- ✏️Candy Crush Saga added hidden keywords: kingdom, level, royaleiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- ✏️Candy Crush Saga added hidden keywords: 音ゲー, cookiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 📈Candy Crush Saga entered the top 10AndroidTop Free · Casual · CA
- ✏️Candy Crush Saga added hidden keywords: collectioniOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- ✏️Candy Crush Saga: new iPad screenshotsiOS· DE
- ✏️Candy Crush Saga: new screenshotsiOS6 screenshots (was 6) · DE
- ✏️Candy Crush Saga added hidden keywords: matching, friendsiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 📦Candy Crush Saga: now updating weeklyiOS4 updates in 30 days, after a quiet two months
- 📦Candy Crush Saga updated to version 1.339.0.2iOSWe hope you’re having fun playing Candy Crush Saga!
We update the game every week with sweet new features, exciting levels, and important bug fixes to keep everything running smoothly.
Don't forget to download the latest version for the best experience!
New to the game? Don’t be shy, join the fun!… more - 📈Candy Crush Saga entered the top 10AndroidTop Free · Casual · TW
- ✏️Candy Crush Saga added hidden keywords: fever, town, matching, block +1 moreiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 🔎Candy Crush Saga reached Top 10 for “puzzle”Android#7 in France search · popularity 83
- 🔎Candy Crush Saga reached Top 10 for “world”Android#9 in Vietnam search · popularity 73
- 📈Candy Crush Saga entered the top 10AndroidTop Free · Casual · TR
- ✏️Candy Crush Saga added hidden keywords: きるグルメアプリ, journey, tiles, pizza +5 moreiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 📈Candy Crush Saga entered the top 10iOSTop Grossing · All Apps · ES
- 📈Candy Crush Saga entered the top 10AndroidTop Free · All Games · IN
- ✏️Candy Crush Saga added hidden keywords: harvest, relaxing, classic, rhythm +1 moreiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 📈Candy Crush Saga hit #1AndroidTop Grossing · Casual · TW
- 📈Candy Crush Saga entered the top 10AndroidTop Free · All Games · AE
- 📊Candy Crush Saga passed 100k downloads a dayiOS7-day average, our estimate
- ✏️Candy Crush Saga added hidden keywords: genre, formula, casual, masteriOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 📈Candy Crush Saga hit #1iOSTop Grossing · Games · ZA
- ✏️Candy Crush Saga: keywords changediOS· CA
- 📈Candy Crush Saga hit #1AndroidTop Free · Casual · IN
- ✏️Candy Crush Saga added hidden keywords: sudoku, build, town, cash +2 moreiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 📦Candy Crush Saga updated to version 1.339.0.2AndroidWe hope you’re having fun playing Candy Crush Saga! We update the game every week so don't forget to download the latest version to get all the sweet new features and levels!
New to the game? Don’t be shy, join the fun!
Coming back after a break? About time!
Let’s play!… more - 📈Candy Crush Saga entered the top 10AndroidTop Grossing · Casual · TW
- ✏️Candy Crush Saga added hidden keywords: blast, tasty, merge, formula +6 moreiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 📈Candy Crush Saga entered the top 10 in 4 chartsAndroidTop Free · Casual · SE · Top Free · Casual · TH · Top Grossing · Casual · TH · Top Grossing · Casual · VN
- 🆕Candy Crush Saga: its developer released another app: Minecraft BlastiOS
- ✏️Candy Crush Saga added hidden keywords: balliOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 🎉Candy Crush Saga in-app event: Spooky SeasoniOSMAJOR UPDATE · until 7 Nov
- ✏️Candy Crush Saga: keywords changediOS· US
- 📈Candy Crush Saga hit #1 in 6 chartsAndroidTop Grossing · Casual · MX · Top Grossing · All Games · NL · Top Grossing · Casual · NL · Top Grossing · All Games · SE · +2 more
- 📈Candy Crush Saga entered the top 10 in 9 chartsAndroidTop Grossing · All Games · ES · Top Grossing · Casual · ES · Top Grossing · All Games · MX · Top Free · Casual · MX · +5 more
- ✏️Candy Crush Saga added hidden keywords: genreiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- ✏️Candy Crush Saga added hidden keywords: match, cookiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- ✏️Candy Crush Saga added hidden keywords: cash, friendsiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 🔎Candy Crush Saga reached Top 10 for “saga”Android#10 in Japan search · popularity 56
- ✏️Candy Crush Saga added hidden keywords: rds, strategyiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- ✏️Candy Crush Saga added hidden keywords: matching, wifiiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 📦Candy Crush Saga updated to version 1.338.0.2iOSWe hope you’re having fun playing Candy Crush Saga!
We update the game every week with sweet new features, exciting levels, and important bug fixes to keep everything running smoothly.
Don't forget to download the latest version for the best experience!
New to the game? Don’t be shy, join the fun!… more - ✏️Candy Crush Saga added hidden keywords: collection, momentiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- ✏️Candy Crush Saga added hidden keywords: gems, パズルゲーム, blastiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- ✏️Candy Crush Saga added hidden keywords: surf, brainiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- ✏️Candy Crush Saga added hidden keywords: epic, matchingiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 📈Candy Crush Saga hit #1 in 2 chartsiOSTop Grossing · Casual · BR · Top Grossing · Puzzle · BR
- ✏️Candy Crush Saga added hidden keywords: gaming, farming, blastiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 📦Candy Crush Saga updated to version 1.338.0.2AndroidWe hope you’re having fun playing Candy Crush Saga! We update the game every week so don't forget to download the latest version to get all the sweet new features and levels!
New to the game? Don’t be shy, join the fun!
Coming back after a break? About time!
Let’s play!… more - 📈Candy Crush Saga entered the top 10AndroidTop Grossing · All Games · ID
- ✏️Candy Crush Saga added hidden keywords: farm, blast, farming, strategy +2 moreiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 🌟Candy Crush Saga featured by Apple: “고르고 골랐어요”iOStoday · AU, BR, CA, DE, ES, FR, GB, ID, IN, IT, JP, KR, MX, NL, SE, TH, TW, US, VN
- 📈Candy Crush Saga hit #1iOSTop Grossing · Puzzle · CA
- ✏️Candy Crush Saga added hidden keywords: relaxing, cooking, ball, solitaireiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 🔎Candy Crush Saga reached Top 10 for “going”Android#3 in Russia search · popularity 49
- 🔎Candy Crush Saga reached Top 10 for “king”Android#10 in Saudi Arabia search · popularity 53
- 🌟Candy Crush Saga featured by Apple: “고르고 골랐어요”iOStoday · AU, BR, CA, DE, ES, FR, GB, ID, IN, IT, JP, KR, MX, NL, SE, TH, TW, US, VN
- 📈Candy Crush Saga entered the top 10AndroidTop Free · Casual · SA
- ✏️Candy Crush Saga added hidden keywords: パズル, farm, cooking, match +3 moreiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 🌟Candy Crush Saga featured by Apple: “고르고 골랐어요”iOStoday · AU, BR, CA, DE, ES, FR, GB, ID, IN, IT, JP, KR, MX, NL, SE, TH, TW, US, VN
- 📦Candy Crush Saga updated to version 1.337.3.1iOSWe hope you’re having fun playing Candy Crush Saga!
We update the game every week with sweet new features, exciting levels, and important bug fixes to keep everything running smoothly.
Don't forget to download the latest version for the best experience!
New to the game? Don’t be shy, join the fun!… more - ✏️Candy Crush Saga added hidden keywords: brain, gamingiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 🌟Candy Crush Saga featured by Apple: “특별 이벤트”iOStoday · AU, BR, CA, DE, ES, FR, GB, ID, IN, IT, JP, KR, MX, NL, SE, TH, TW, US, VN
- 📈Candy Crush Saga entered the top 10iOSTop Grossing · All Apps · NL
- 🌟Candy Crush Saga featured by Apple: “고르고 골랐어요”iOStoday · AU, BR, CA, DE, ES, FR, GB, ID, IN, IT, JP, KR, MX, NL, SE, TH, TW, US, VN
- 📈Candy Crush Saga entered the top 10iOSTop Grossing · All Apps · IT
- 📈Candy Crush Saga entered the top 10AndroidTop Free · Casual · DE
- 🔎Candy Crush Saga reached #1 for “puzzle”Android#1 in Brazil search · popularity 80
- 🌟Candy Crush Saga featured by Apple: “特別活動”iOStoday · AU, BR, CA, DE, ES, FR, GB, ID, IN, IT, JP, MX, NL, SE, TH, TW, US, VN
- 📈Candy Crush Saga hit #1iOSTop Grossing · Casual · IN
- 🆕Candy Crush Saga first spotted by AppInsiderAndroidUnited Arab Emirates
- 🌟Candy Crush Saga featured by Apple: “특별 이벤트”iOStoday · AU, BR, CA, DE, FR, GB, ID, IN, IT, JP, KR, US
- 🆕Candy Crush Saga first spotted by AppInsideriOS#39 in Top Free · Puzzle · Germany
- 📦Candy Crush Saga version 1.337.0.2iOSNo release notes
- 🎉Candy Crush Saga in-app event: Music Season Candy PinsiOSPREMIERE · until 5 Oct
- 📦Candy Crush Saga version 1.337.0.2AndroidWe hope you’re having fun playing Candy Crush Saga! We update the game every week so don't forget to download the latest version to get all the sweet new features and levels!
New to the game? Don’t be shy, join the fun!
Coming back after a break? About time!
Let’s play!… more - 🎉Candy Crush Saga in-app event: Music SeasoniOSPREMIERE · until 3 Oct
- 🎉Candy Crush Saga in-app event: Music SeasoniOSMAJOR UPDATE · until 30 Sep
- 🆕Candy Crush Saga released on Google PlayAndroid
- 🆕Candy Crush Saga released on the App StoreiOS
Collected from the stores by AppInsider since we first spotted the app. Dates are when we saw each change.
Candy Crush Saga at a glance
AI summary written from our chart and store data, 2026-11-08. It can be wrong: check the numbers above.
A free-to-play match-3 puzzle game by King designed for casual gamers seeking long-term engagement through thousands of levels and social competition. The app maintains dominant market presence, ranking #1 in Casual and Puzzle Grossing charts across multiple regions including the Netherlands and Sweden, while holding top-tier positions in major markets like Spain, Brazil, Canada, and Italy.
Similar apps: Royal Match, Bejeweled, Homescapes
Match-3 Cartoon 2D Fantasy short sessions multiplayer IAP Ads
#puzzle #casual #candy #kingdom #leaderboard #offline
App Store
App details
Tech stack
App privacy Measured
Candy Crush Saga’s App Store privacy label declares 6 data categories used to track you across other companies’ apps and websites, 8 linked to your identity and 0 collected anonymously.
Google Play
App details
Tech stack
Android app v1.337.0.2 · checked 26 Sep 2026
Candy Crush Saga downloads & installs
Both stores, worldwide. Bands are open; exact numbers are free with an account.
| Store | Downloads / day | Lifetime installs |
|---|---|---|
| App Store | 50k+ | 500M+ |
| Google Play | 500k+ | 1B+ Measured |
| Total | 500k+ Confidence | 1B+ Confidence |
How this is calculated
Where Candy Crush Saga's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
Retention · share of new users still active
Time spent · per daily user
How this is calculated
In-app revenue
Worldwide, what users spend before Apple and Google take their fee.
| Store | Per day | Per month | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| App Store | |||
| Google Play | |||
| Total | Confidence | 100% |
Business model: In-app purchase-led
How Candy Crush Saga makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
Top in-app purchases · App Store US, most popular first
| 1 | XS Gold Bars Pack | |
| 2 | Extra Moves | |
| 3 | Extra Lives | |
| 4 | 10x Gold Bars package subscription | |
| 5 | Extra Moves | |
| 6 | Extra small offer | |
| 7 | S Gold Bars Pack | |
| 8 | Small offer | |
| 9 | Extra Moves | |
| 10 | Lollipop Hammer |
Hidden keywords
Candy Crush Saga shows up in App Store search (US) for 9 words that appear nowhere in its name, subtitle or developer name, so they are almost certainly in its private keyword field, and it ranks in the top 10 for at least one of them.
Where it ranks now
Both stores, across every country we track.
| Store | Best rank | Charting in | US Top Free | US Top Grossing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| App Store | #1 | 28 of 30 countries | #21 | #3 |
| Google Play | #1 | 22 of 23 countries | #6 | #1 |
Full chart lists: App Store · Google Play.
Review momentum
ⓘ How we measure thisGrowing fastest in
Canada ▲ +29%
New ratings by country (12)
| Country | New ratings a week | Share | Last 2 weeks vs the 2 before |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4,747 | 47% | steady | |
| 934 | 9% | ▼ -8% | |
| 659 | 7% | steady | |
| 648 | 6% | steady | |
| 537 | 5% | ▼ -5% | |
| 507 | 5% | steady | |
| 493 | 5% | ▼ -8% | |
| 409 | 4% | ▲ +13% | |
| 385 | 4% | ▲ +13% | |
| 315 | 3% | ▲ +29% | |
| 279 | 3% | ▲ +10% | |
| 219 | 2% | ▲ +19% |
App Store ratings in the countries we track, 4-week average.
Review momentum (0-100) blends how fast the app collects ratings compared with other apps in its category (60%), whether that pace is speeding up (25%) and what recent raters give it (15%; recent stars well below lifetime pull it down). Ratings counts are read daily. A jump usually means a launch, a feature, ads or a new review prompt.
Ratings
Both stores. Store data, measured.
| Store | Rating | Ratings |
|---|---|---|
| App Store | 4.7 ★ | 4M |
| Google Play | 4.3 ★ | 39M 2.1M written reviews |
| Both stores | 4.3 ★ weighted by ratings | 43M |
What users say about Candy Crush Saga
From the 200 most recent App Store reviews in the US.
Users express strong frustration with aggressive monetization tactics, including pay-to-progress mechanics and excessive pop-ups that disrupt gameplay. While some long-time players still enjoy the core puzzle mechanics, the majority of recent reviews criticize the shift from a casual game to a predatory ad-heavy experience.
Mixed (51% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for being fun, and its features and content. The main complaints are about missing features or content, and not being fun.
What people like
- Fun: “It's relaxing and vary fun”
- Features & content: “Very fun game unlimited levels”
- Useful: “I totally recommend been playing for 7+ years”
- Ads: “it's fun, not a lot of pop ups, no ads, and its entertaining”
Common complaints
- Features & content: “Not a well thought out feature”
- Fun: “Make it fun again King!!!!”
- Ads: “Those ads run on and on and on”
- Price & subscription: “Used to be playable without paying for anything”
About Candy Crush Saga
Classic Match-3 Gameplay with Fresh Twists
- Discover unique game modes like Gummy Dragons and Bubblegum Pop.
- Match and blast your way through matching levels full of sugar-coated fun.
- Master tricky puzzles and create explosive combos to clear the board!
Brain-Boosting Challenges & Special Events
- Daily Rewards: Log in every day to claim free boosters and extra lives.
- Time-Limited Events: Compete in themed challenges and win exclusive prizes.
- Tournaments & Leaderboards: Crush more candies than your friends and rise to the top to become the ultimate match-3 master!
Bonbon Blitz Your Way Through Extra Sticky Levels
- Use powerful boosters like Bonbon Blitz, Lollipop Hammer, and Jelly Fish to solve puzzles and boost your score.
- Stuck on a level? Boosters and extra moves will help you blast through any obstacle.
Play Offline or Online, Anytime and Anywhere
- No internet, no problem: Enjoy offline gameplay and keep the fun going wherever you are.
- Ad-free fun means uninterrupted candy-matching bliss!
Connect with Friends & Join the Candy Kingdom
- Share lives, compare scores, and see who’s the match-3 master in your friends circle.
- Connect your game to Facebook to sync progress, compete with friends, and unlock exclusive rewards!
Discover more from King
Looking for more brain-teasing fun? Try Candy Crush Soda Saga or Farm Heroes Saga for fresh twists on classic match-3 puzzles. Or dive into sweet solitaire action with the new Candy Crush Solitaire!
Candy Crush Saga is free to play, but optional in-game items require payment. You can turn off the payment feature in your device’s settings.
All Stars 2026
Selected level 5+. 18+. In-game event from 09:00 EST 5 March to 09:00 EDT 8 April, 2026. Participating countries only. Void where prohibited. Win the in-game event and receive an invite to the live contest 3-6 June in London for a chance to win a share of $1,000,000 USD. Requires travel to London. T&Cs: to.king.com/terms. Candy Crush Saga contains optional in-game purchases. © /TM / ® 2026 King.com Ltd. “King”, “Candy Crush All Stars" and associated marks and logos are trademarks of King.com Ltd or related entities.
Candy Crush Saga App Store
Candy Crush Saga gets 500k+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, November 2026, rounded down to a band).
Candy Crush Saga is #5 in Games Grossing in United States and charting in 28 of 30 countries we track.
Updated 8 Nov 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
Candy Crush Saga at a glance
AI summary written from our chart and store data, 2026-11-08. It can be wrong: check the numbers above.
A free-to-play match-3 puzzle game by King designed for casual gamers seeking long-term engagement through thousands of levels and social competition. The app maintains dominant market presence, ranking #1 in Casual and Puzzle Grossing charts across multiple regions including the Netherlands and Sweden, while holding top-tier positions in major markets like Spain, Brazil, Canada, and Italy.
Similar apps: Royal Match, Bejeweled, Homescapes
Match-3 Cartoon 2D Fantasy short sessions multiplayer IAP Ads
#puzzle #casual #candy #kingdom #leaderboard #offline
Candy Crush Saga on the App Store
App details
Tech stack
App privacy Measured
Candy Crush Saga’s App Store privacy label declares 6 data categories used to track you across other companies’ apps and websites, 8 linked to your identity and 0 collected anonymously.
Candy Crush Saga downloads
Worldwide, per day, and installs to date. The band is open; the exact number is free with an account.
How this is calculated
Where Candy Crush Saga's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
Retention · share of new users still active
Time spent · per daily user
How this is calculated
In-app revenue
Worldwide, what users spend in Candy Crush Saga before Apple and Google take their fee.
How this is calculated
Business model: In-app purchase-led
How Candy Crush Saga makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
Top in-app purchases · App Store US, most popular first
| 1 | XS Gold Bars Pack | |
| 2 | Extra Moves | |
| 3 | Extra Lives | |
| 4 | 10x Gold Bars package subscription | |
| 5 | Extra Moves | |
| 6 | Extra small offer | |
| 7 | S Gold Bars Pack | |
| 8 | Small offer | |
| 9 | Extra Moves | |
| 10 | Lollipop Hammer |
Hidden keywords
Candy Crush Saga shows up in App Store search (US) for 9 words that appear nowhere in its name, subtitle or developer name, so they are almost certainly in its private keyword field, and it ranks in the top 10 for at least one of them.
Where it ranks now
Every top chart it appears in across 30 countries.
Apps near Candy Crush Saga on the chart
Games Grossing, around #5.
Ratings
App Store, worldwide.
Review momentum
ⓘ How we measure thisGrowing fastest in
Canada ▲ +29%
New ratings by country (12)
| Country | New ratings a week | Share | Last 2 weeks vs the 2 before |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4,747 | 47% | steady | |
| 934 | 9% | ▼ -8% | |
| 659 | 7% | steady | |
| 648 | 6% | steady | |
| 537 | 5% | ▼ -5% | |
| 507 | 5% | steady | |
| 493 | 5% | ▼ -8% | |
| 409 | 4% | ▲ +13% | |
| 385 | 4% | ▲ +13% | |
| 315 | 3% | ▲ +29% | |
| 279 | 3% | ▲ +10% | |
| 219 | 2% | ▲ +19% |
App Store ratings in the countries we track, 4-week average.
Review momentum (0-100) blends how fast the app collects ratings compared with other apps in its category (60%), whether that pace is speeding up (25%) and what recent raters give it (15%; recent stars well below lifetime pull it down). Ratings counts are read daily. A jump usually means a launch, a feature, ads or a new review prompt.
What users say about Candy Crush Saga
From the 200 most recent App Store reviews in the US.
Users express strong frustration with aggressive monetization tactics, including pay-to-progress mechanics and excessive pop-ups that disrupt gameplay. While some long-time players still enjoy the core puzzle mechanics, the majority of recent reviews criticize the shift from a casual game to a predatory ad-heavy experience.
Mixed (51% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for being fun, and its features and content. The main complaints are about missing features or content, and not being fun.
What people like
- Fun: “It's relaxing and vary fun”
- Features & content: “Very fun game unlimited levels”
- Useful: “I totally recommend been playing for 7+ years”
- Ads: “it's fun, not a lot of pop ups, no ads, and its entertaining”
Common complaints
- Features & content: “Not a well thought out feature”
- Fun: “Make it fun again King!!!!”
- Ads: “Those ads run on and on and on”
- Price & subscription: “Used to be playable without paying for anything”
About Candy Crush Saga
Classic Match-3 Gameplay with Fresh Twists
- Discover unique game modes like Gummy Dragons and Bubblegum Pop.
- Match and blast your way through matching levels full of sugar-coated fun.
- Master tricky puzzles and create explosive combos to clear the board!
Brain-Boosting Challenges & Special Events
- Daily Rewards: Log in every day to claim free boosters and extra lives.
- Time-Limited Events: Compete in themed challenges and win exclusive prizes.
- Tournaments & Leaderboards: Crush more candies than your friends and rise to the top to become the ultimate match-3 master!
Bonbon Blitz Your Way Through Extra Sticky Levels
- Use powerful boosters like Bonbon Blitz, Lollipop Hammer, and Jelly Fish to solve puzzles and boost your score.
- Stuck on a level? Boosters and extra moves will help you blast through any obstacle.
Play Offline or Online, Anytime and Anywhere
- No internet, no problem: Enjoy offline gameplay and keep the fun going wherever you are.
- Ad-free fun means uninterrupted candy-matching bliss!
Connect with Friends & Join the Candy Kingdom
- Share lives, compare scores, and see who’s the match-3 master in your friends circle.
- Connect your game to Facebook to sync progress, compete with friends, and unlock exclusive rewards!
Discover more from King
Looking for more brain-teasing fun? Try Candy Crush Soda Saga or Farm Heroes Saga for fresh twists on classic match-3 puzzles. Or dive into sweet solitaire action with the new Candy Crush Solitaire!
Candy Crush Saga is free to play, but optional in-game items require payment. You can turn off the payment feature in your device’s settings.
All Stars 2026
Selected level 5+. 18+. In-game event from 09:00 EST 5 March to 09:00 EDT 8 April, 2026. Participating countries only. Void where prohibited. Win the in-game event and receive an invite to the live contest 3-6 June in London for a chance to win a share of $1,000,000 USD. Requires travel to London. T&Cs: to.king.com/terms. Candy Crush Saga contains optional in-game purchases. © /TM / ® 2026 King.com Ltd. “King”, “Candy Crush All Stars" and associated marks and logos are trademarks of King.com Ltd or related entities.
Latest updates
Store changes
What Candy Crush Saga changed on its store page: name, icon, screenshots, price, size, languages, requirements.
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Candy Crush Saga Android
Candy Crush Saga gets 500k+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, November 2026, rounded down to a band).
Candy Crush Saga is #3 in All Games Grossing on Google Play in United States and charting in 22 of 23 countries we track.
Updated 8 Nov 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
Candy Crush Saga at a glance
AI summary written from our chart and store data, 2026-11-07. It can be wrong: check the numbers above.
Candy Crush Saga is a free-to-play match-3 puzzle game by King designed for casual gamers seeking accessible, level-based progression with optional in-app purchases. The app maintains dominant market share as the #1 grossing title in the Casual category across major markets including the US, Canada, Australia, and several European and Middle Eastern regions.
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Candy Crush Saga on Google Play
App details
Tech stack
Android app v1.337.0.2 · checked 26 Sep 2026
Its iPhone app is most likely native Swift.
Candy Crush Saga downloads
Worldwide, per day, and installs to date. The band is open; the exact number is free with an account.
How this is calculated
Where Candy Crush Saga's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
Retention · share of new users still active
Time spent · per daily user
How this is calculated
In-app revenue
Worldwide, what users spend in Candy Crush Saga before Apple and Google take their fee.
How this is calculated
Business model: In-app purchase-led
How Candy Crush Saga makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
Top in-app purchases · App Store US, most popular first
| 1 | XS Gold Bars Pack | |
| 2 | Extra Moves | |
| 3 | Extra Lives | |
| 4 | 10x Gold Bars package subscription | |
| 5 | Extra Moves | |
| 6 | Extra small offer | |
| 7 | S Gold Bars Pack | |
| 8 | Small offer | |
| 9 | Extra Moves | |
| 10 | Lollipop Hammer |
Where it ranks on Google Play
Every top 200 chart it appears in across 23 countries.
Apps near Candy Crush Saga on the chart
All Games Grossing, around #3.
Ratings
Google Play, worldwide.
Review momentum
ⓘ How we measure thisReview momentum (0-100) blends how fast the app collects ratings compared with other apps in its category (60%), whether that pace is speeding up (25%) and what recent raters give it (15%; recent stars well below lifetime pull it down). Ratings counts are read daily. A jump usually means a launch, a feature, ads or a new review prompt.
What users say about Candy Crush Saga
From the 200 most recent Google Play reviews in the US.
Users overwhelmingly praise the game for its addictive nature and ability to provide relaxation or mental focus. However, a small minority expresses strong dissatisfaction with intrusive advertising partnerships and specific gameplay interface elements.
Mostly positive (82% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for being fun, and its features and content. The main complaints are about missing features or content, and not being fun.
What people like
- Fun: “it's not relaxing but fun”
- Features & content: “candy crush Saga level is good”
- Connection & sync: “it doesn't connect data from my phone”
- Design: “The level designs, colorful graphics, and exciting events keep you hooked for hours”
Common complaints
- Features & content: “Previously candy crush is less hard then this so called legendary level”
- Fun: “It's fun, but it would be better if there weren't so many animations”
- Ads: “Watching ads generates revenue for you, that should suffice”
- Price & subscription: “This app is made only for money”
About Candy Crush Saga
🍬 Why players keep coming back
Thousands of levels, creative obstacles, and candy-filled charm make every session easy to start and hard to put down. Each puzzle adds fresh twists, from Clear the Jelly to Rainbow Rapids, with jelly, chocolate, and other sweet blockers keeping the adventure lively while the fun stays light and accessible.
🍭 What you can enjoy
• Explore match 3 games filled with exciting combos, rewarding clears, and colorful surprises
• Take on a match 3 puzzle with Color Bomb, Lollipop Hammer, and Jelly Fish boosters
• Enjoy matching games that are easy to learn, satisfying to master, and full of fun twists
• Use special candies and power-ups to solve each puzzle in delicious ways
🚗 Play anywhere
Candy Crush Saga fits quick sessions and longer play whenever you want a fun escape. This matching adventure feels smooth at home or on the go, with flexible play that suits every mood. Offline support lets you keep crushing through levels without missing the fun, and for anyone looking for an offline game, that makes every session easy to enjoy.
🍫 More sweet reasons to play
Daily rewards, limited-time events, and regular updates keep the experience fresh. Whether you love puzzle games with a relaxed rhythm or want a match 3 game that becomes more challenging over time, Candy Crush Saga keeps the adventure going with new levels, helpful boosters, and classic King charm.
Looking for more brain-teasing fun? Try Candy Crush Soda Saga or Farm Heroes Saga for fresh twists on classic match 3 puzzle play. Or dive into sweet solitaire action with Candy Crush Solitaire.
✨ Frequently asked questions
What kind of game is Candy Crush Saga? Candy Crush Saga is one of the most popular match 3 games, blending bright visuals, clever matching, and rewarding progression.
Can I play without wifi? Yes, many levels support offline play, so it works well as part of your offline routine.
Is it good for solo play? Yes, it is a single player game that you can enjoy at your own pace.
🍀 Start your candy adventure
Jump in, match your way through delicious levels, discover sweet surprises, and see why Candy Crush Saga remains a favorite for puzzle fans around the world.
Candy Crush Saga is free to play, but optional in-game items require payment. You can turn off the payment feature in your device’s settings.
By downloading Candy Crush Saga, you agree to our terms of service at https://king.com/termsAndConditions.
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