Games v1.340.0.2
Does Candy Crush Saga work on iPhone Duo?
It works, but with black bars. Candy Crush Saga hasn't been updated for iPhone Duo's inner display yet, so it runs in a phone-sized window.
At a glance
- Inner display (7.6″)
- Black bars
- Outer display (5.4″)
- Works normally
- Built with
- Not read yet
- We read each app's build SDK after it updates
- iPad version
- Yes
- Layout already handles big screens
- Latest version
- v1.340.0.2
- Nov 4, 2026
- Duo in release notes
- Not yet
About Candy Crush Saga
Candy Crush Saga is made by King and first came out on the App Store in November 2012. It's #24 on today's US App Store top charts. It has 4,039,282 ratings on the US App Store, averaging 4.7 stars. Version 1.340.0.2 came out on Nov 4, 2026 and needs iOS 15.0 or later. It's free to download. Among the 238 games we track on the US App Store, 34 already fill the inner display, 9 are partly adapted and 187 still show black bars. By number of ratings, Candy Crush Saga is #3 of them.
From its App Store listing:
Explore a world full of delicious match-3 puzzles and endless fun! Blast through thousands of challenging levels in this timeless puzzle game from King. Match candies, conquer jelly, toffees, and jam, and uncover sweet surprises in every puzzle. Classic Match-3 Gameplay with Fresh Twists - Discover unique game modes like Gummy Dragons and Bubblegum Pop. - Match and blast your way through matching …
On the inner display
Apps built with older SDKs are placed in a phone-sized safe area on a black background. Everything works; you just don't get the bigger screen.
In Split View
iPhone Duo is the first iPhone that can show two apps side by side, and every app takes part — including Candy Crush Saga. Open it on the inner display, then add a second app next to it. You can save the pair and come back to it later.
Duo-specific features
None confirmed yet. Duo-specific features include side toolbars, layouts that react to the fold, and content on the outer display while the app is open inside.
Evidence & history
App build,
Version 1.339.0.2 is built with the iOS 26.5 SDK
Apple runs apps built with the iOS 26 SDK or earlier in a phone-sized window on the inner display.
- : Not confirmed yet → Black bars — built with the iOS 26.5 SDK
Latest release notes
Version 1.340.0.2 · Nov 4, 2026
We 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!
Questions
Does Candy Crush Saga work on iPhone Duo?
It works, but with black bars. Candy Crush Saga hasn't been updated for iPhone Duo's inner display yet, so it runs in a phone-sized window.
Does Candy Crush Saga work on the outer display?
Yes. iPhone Duo's 5.4-inch outer display behaves like a regular iPhone screen, so every iPhone app works there as usual.
Can I use Candy Crush Saga in Split View on iPhone Duo?
Yes. On iPhone Duo every app can be placed side by side with another app on the inner display — developers don't need to opt in. How comfortable it feels at half width depends on the app's layout.
Why does Candy Crush Saga have black bars on iPhone Duo?
Apps built with the iOS 26 SDK or earlier run in a phone-sized window on the inner display, and iOS 27 builds can still leave some space empty. The bars disappear once the developer rebuilds the app with the iOS 27.1 SDK — you only need to update the app.
When will Candy Crush Saga fill iPhone Duo's inner display?
When its developer releases an update built with the iOS 27.1 SDK or later. We read the SDK of every new version of Candy Crush Saga within about a day of its release and update this page.
What can I do about the black bars until then?
Use Candy Crush Saga on the outer display, where it works like on any iPhone, or put it in Split View next to another app on the inner display so less of the screen goes unused.