App Intelligence Report
Beta
Metadata
- Audit Date
- Feb 12, 2026
- Signal Count
- 42805815 reviews available
- Version Audited
- 1.321.2.1
- Publisher
- King
- Platforms
- iOS & Android
- Category
- 🇺🇸 Games
- App Store Rank
- #48 Free#4 Grossingin Games (US)
- Target Audience
- Casual gamers and puzzle enthusiasts of all ages looking for accessible, brain-teasing entertainment that can be played in short bursts or long sessions.
- Bundle ID (iOS)
- com.midasplayer.apps.candycrushsaga
- Bundle ID (Android)
- com.king.candycrushsaga
- Developer Website
- candycrushsaga.com
- App Store
- View on App Store
- Google Play
- View on Google Play
Confidence & Data Quality
high confidence — 42805815 reviews available
Sources: Public app store reviews, Developer website content, About us / company information, App store metadata
Market Presence
App Functional Synopsis
Candy Crush Saga is the market-leading match-3 puzzle game developed by King, characterized by its 'sweet' sensory appeal and massive library of thousands of levels. It targets casual gamers looking for accessible, brain-boosting entertainment that can be played anywhere, even offline. Its market position is defined by its longevity and its role as the gold standard for freemium puzzle mechanics.
Key Features
Core gameplay involving matching candies to clear jelly, toffees, and jam across thousands of levels.
Specialized level types such as Gummy Dragons and Bubblegum Pop that offer fresh twists on standard matching.
Daily rewards, time-limited themed challenges, and competitive tournaments with exclusive prizes.
Power-ups like the Lollipop Hammer, Bonbon Blitz, and Jelly Fish to help clear difficult obstacles.
Ability to play the game without an internet connection, ensuring accessibility anywhere.
Facebook integration to sync progress across devices, share lives, and compare scores on friend leaderboards.
Positioned as providing uninterrupted gameplay without forced third-party advertisements.
Monetization Strategy
Model: freemium
The game utilizes a classic freemium model where monetization is driven by 'sticky' levels that encourage the purchase of boosters or extra lives to maintain progress momentum.
User Sentiment
Emerging trends in user feedback
This sentiment analysis is in beta. It highlights recent user feedback trends to help identify areas for improvement. It is not an assessment of the app's overall quality and should be considered alongside other decision-making inputs.
Top Praises
best relaxing game
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it's been about 10 years since I've got this game on my phone
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Top Complaints (Impact Areas)
They rig the games to try to get you to spend money
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Too many forced pop-ups, especially Candy Royale, interrupt gameplay.
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SWOT Analysis
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Data Sources
- Public app store reviews (42805815 available)
- Developer website content
- About us / company information
- App store metadata and version history