# Candle HD: Relaxing Flame — Relaxing flame for sleep

> Realistic high-definition virtual burning candle simulation app. (iPhone/iPad app by Eirik Berntsen.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/candle-hd-relaxing-flame/id897880341 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Eirik Berntsen](https://appshunter.io/developer/744277889)
- Category: Entertainment, Lifestyle
- Price: Free
- Rating: 2.60/5 from 44 App Store ratings · 37 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 7 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2014-07-20
- Data updated: 2026-09-04
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/candle-hd-relaxing-flame/id897880341/reviews.md

## What is Candle HD?

Light a candle on your phone. Tap it to blow it out, tap again to relight it.

Candle HD fills the screen with a real burning candle, filmed in high definition — not a cartoon flame and not a cheap loop. It burns for as long as you want, and your screen will not dim or lock while it does.

WHAT PEOPLE USE IT FOR
• Ambience at dinner, in the bath, or on a shelf
• A soft night light that will not wake anyone
• Winding down, breathing, meditation
• Birthday candles when there is no cake to hand
• Prayer, remembrance and quiet moments
• Power cuts, camping, and anywhere a real flame is not safe

HOW IT WORKS
Tap anywhere to blow the candle out. Tap again to light it. That is the whole app — there are no menus and no buttons on the candle, because a candle should not have a toolbar.

Press and hold anywhere to reach options.

• Never interrupts your music
• Keeps the screen awake while it burns
• Works on iPhone and iPad, back to iOS 15
• Remove Ads with a single one-time purchase — not a subscription

## Key features

- High-definition realistic candle simulation
- Interactive flame control (light/extinguish)
- Pocket-sized ambiance
- Visual expression of support

## Recent user reviews (10 of 37)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/candle-hd-relaxing-flame/id897880341/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Best app ever

*2026-07-19*

Saved me and my wife from the evil birthday cake.

### 1/5 — Full of ads and slow

*2026-04-16, version 5*

Takes ages to load, and is full of ads.

### 1/5 — BEWARE

*2026-02-19, version 5*

As soon as I downloaded this app it appeared to open my settings and tell me I had 42 viruses and did I want them eliminated. I closed the app immediately, but when I opened it again exactly the same thing happened. I deleted the app right away.

### 1/5 — Junk app that just has ads

*2025-12-24*

Unusable after the initial use

### 3/5 — Looping

*2022-10-06*

I could be great if the looping was less obvious and frequent.

### 2/5 — Disappointed by intrusive adds

*2021-09-22, version 5*

Adds are most annoying

### 1/5 — Annoying from the outset

*2021-02-17, version 5*

Opens with an advert which cannot be immediately closed. App deleted

### 1/5 — Hardening pill add

*2021-01-25*

I can’t believe the add for a hardening pill continuously during the burning of the candle and I am not even a man i will be removing

### 1/5 — Very ghetto

*2020-12-28, version 5*

Me & my bf we don’t Approve messed up our bath session 🤮

### 1/5 — Worthless

*2020-11-25*

Was looking for a candle for mediation away from home.  This is literally just a 10 second loop GIF and that’s it.  No character to the flame, easily recognizable.  Just another app trying to unload tons of ads off on people with little use in and of itself.

## Frequently asked questions about Candle HD

### What does Candle HD do?

Candle HD simulates a realistic, high-definition burning candle on your mobile device. It provides a visually appealing ambiance and allows you to interact with the flame by tapping to light or extinguish it.

### How do I light and extinguish the candle?

You can easily control the candle's flame by simply tapping the wick or anywhere else on the screen. A tap will light the candle, and another tap will extinguish it.

### Is Candle HD free to use?

Yes, Candle HD is a free application. There are no costs associated with downloading or using its features.

### What is the main purpose of this app?

The app's main purpose is to provide a realistic and beautiful visual simulation of a burning candle. It can be used for ambiance, to express support, or simply as a decorative element on your device.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 6.0 — 2026-09-03

Rebuilt from the ground up for modern iPhone and iPad.

• Sharper, smoother candle that loops seamlessly
• No more waiting on a loading screen before the candle appears
• Remove Ads is now available as a one-time purchase
• Keeps the screen awake, and never interrupts your music

### 5 — 2016-01-30

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Update to adhere to ad guidelines

### 4.1 — 2015-07-20

(Finally!) added the option to play background music while running the app.

### 4 — 2014-11-11

Support for iOS7
Removed a glitch in the video

### 3 — 2014-10-01

Ported the application to the Swift programming language for smaller size and faster speed.

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