Comparison

Winter Fireplace vs Candle Dream

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Winter Fireplace

Transform any space into a cozy haven with a vast library of 4K fireplace, candle, and campfire videos. Enjoy immersive soundscapes and seamless syncing across devices for relaxation, romance, or seasonal cheer.

Highlights
  • Extensive 4K fire video library
  • Diverse fire scene types
  • Immersive soundscapes
  • Favorites and history
  • iCloud syncing
  • AirPlay support
Features
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Welcome to Winter Fireplace, the premier 4K fireplace, candle and campfire app, creating an inviting fireside atmosphere in any setting. Winter Fireplace offers a diverse library of 4K fireplace and fireside videos, and campfire and candle light scenes, making it perfect for relaxation, romance with soft candle light, or seasonal spirit with a campfire or bonfire. Winter Fireplace Features: • Extensive Fire Video Library: Over 100 premium 4K videos showcasing fireplace, fireside, candle, campfire, and bonfire scenes. • Favorites: Easily bookmark your favorite fire place and fireside moments. • History: Return to recently watched 4K fire & candle light scenes with a tap. • Fire Variety: Winter Fireplace includes not just a traditional wood fire but also a campfire, gas fireplace, outdoor fire pits, and intimate candle settings. • Soundscapes: Choose from 20+ immersive audio options to enhance your experience, from crackling fire wood to the sounds of a campfire or bonfire in nature. • Seamless Syncing: With iCloud integration, sync your preferences across all devices effortlessly. • AirPlay Capabilities: Cast fireplace videos, candle arrangements, campfire scenes, and fireside settings to your Apple TV and compatible devices. Fireside Scene Types: • Fire place • Candle arrangement • Campfire • Bonfire • Fire pit • and more fire themed scenes! Whether for fireside chats, adding a fire backdrop to your living room, creating a votive candle display, or enhancing cozy evenings with candle light, Winter Fireplace creates a peaceful ambiance in every environment. It’s also perfect for social gatherings around a bonfire or campfire, and for creating cozy fireside family events. Gain free access to selected tranquil 4K fireplace scenes or opt for the immersive fireside, campfire and candle experiences of our affordable Winter Fireplace Premium subscription. Create a relaxing fire lit ambiance today! Winter Fireplace Terms of Use: http://teleost.net/winter-fireplace/eula/en

About

Candle Dream

Discover and purchase a wide selection of American-scented candles from popular brands. Enjoy fast shipping within Germany and the EU, with free shipping options available for orders over a certain amount. Multiple payment methods are supported for a convenient shopping experience.

Highlights
  • American scented candles
  • Popular brands like Yankee Candle
  • Shipping within Germany and EU
  • Free shipping over €25 (DE) / €50 (AT)
  • Fast order processing (within 24 hours)
  • Multiple payment options
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Willkommmen - Wir stellen uns vor - Candle-Dream Wir lieben amerikanische Duftkerzen - Du auch? Yankee Candle, Colonial Candle, Candle-lite und Village Candle erfüllen unsere Anforderungen, welche die Duftkerzen und Wohnraumdüfte einfach so beliebt und einzigartig machen. Versand/Lieferung Deutschland und EU Wir liefern ab 25 EUR versandkostenfrei innerhalb Deutschlands mit DHL! Ab 50 EUR versenden wir versandkostenfrei mit DHL nach Österreich/Austria! Wir versuchen innerhalb kürzester Zeit, das Paket auf die Reise zu schicken, in der Regel sollten die Bestellungen innerhalb 24 Stunden nach Bezahlvorgang unser Lager verlassen. Zahlungsmöglichkeiten bei Candle-Dream Vielseitige Zahlungsvarianten werden in unserem Online Shop angeboten. Paypal, Kreditkartenzahlung (VISA), Amazon-Payments, Sofortüberweisung, Vorkasse, Klarna Rechnung, Bankeinzug. So macht einkaufen, richtig Spaß! Wir freuen uns auf Deinem Besuch im Web! Das Team von Candle-Dream

Screenshots

Winter Fireplace4 screens
Candle Dream3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Candle Dream at none against Winter Fireplace's 10. Candle Dream also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 31%) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). Winter Fireplace's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months) and rating (4.0 vs 3.7). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Winter Fireplace sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Candle Dream asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Winter Fireplace holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Winter Fireplace has 209 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 31% of Winter Fireplace's written reviews are positive against 50% of Candle Dream's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Winter Fireplace ships an update every 2 weeks, Candle Dream every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Winter Fireplace versus Candle Dream: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWinter FireplaceCandle Dream
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (209 ratings) — better3.7 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews31.0% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings209 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TViPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS18.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size178 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHenry GlendeningMarco Scheckenbach

Customer experience

Winter Fireplace

All ratings209 ratings
Positive73.7%
Neutral7.2%
Negative19.1%
Written reviews113 reviews
Positive31.0%
Neutral6.2%
Negative62.8%

Candle Dream

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Winter Fireplace

Subscriptions2
  • Winter Fireplace Premium$2.991 Month
  • Winter Fireplace Premium$9.991 Year
One-time8
  • Fireplace Pack 1 - Originals$3.99
  • Fireplace Pack 4$3.99
  • Fireplace Pack 8 - Frameless$3.99
Show 5 more
  • Pack 11$3.99
  • Fireplace Pack 9 - Christmas$5.99
  • Fireplace Pack 10 - Halloween$5.99
  • Mega Bundle$12.99
  • Unlock$19.99
None

Candle Dream

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Winter Fireplace free?
Winter Fireplace is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Candle Dream free?
Candle Dream is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Winter Fireplace or Candle Dream?
Winter Fireplace is rated higher. Winter Fireplace averages 4.0 out of 5 from 209 ratings, while Candle Dream averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.
Do Winter Fireplace or Candle Dream have ads?
Neither Winter Fireplace nor Candle Dream shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Winter Fireplace or Candle Dream?
Winter Fireplace ships an update every 2 weeks, and Candle Dream every 3 months. Most recently, Winter Fireplace was updated on November 6, 2026 and Candle Dream on November 2, 2026.

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