# Candle vs Reading Light Glowow

The clearest difference is rating: Reading Light Glowow at 4.7 against Candle's 2.8. Reading Light Glowow also leads on ratings volume (826 vs 14). Candle's advantage is iOS requirement (7.0 vs 17.6). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Candle sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Reading Light Glowow sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Reading Light Glowow holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Reading Light Glowow has 826 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of Candle's written reviews are positive against 63% of Reading Light Glowow's.

Candle ships an update monthly, Reading Light Glowow every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Candle | Reading Light Glowow |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.8 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/candle-realistic-flickering-flame-effect-free-version/id1097332734/reviews) | **[4.7 (826 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reading-light-glowow/id6745560539/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 14 | **826** |
| Positive reviews | 58.8% of reviews | **62.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 8 MB | 71 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cloud Garden Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1016843581) | [Aleksei Khaliapin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1739805597) |

## What reviewers say

### Candle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/candle-realistic-flickering-flame-effect-free-version/id1097332734)

Simulate a realistic flickering candle flame on your device. This app uses a unique algorithm to create dynamic lighting effects and shadows, offering a relaxing ambiance. Customize the flame color to suit your mood.

**Highlights:** Realistic flickering flame simulation, Dynamic lighting and shadow effects, Customizable flame color, Creates relaxing ambiance, Simulates real candle behavior

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ads Free | $1.99 | one-time |


### Reading Light Glowow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reading-light-glowow/id6745560539)

Transform your device into a versatile lighting tool. Use it as a bright reading light, a dynamic torch, or a customizable mood lamp with various color effects and music synchronization.

**Highlights:** Adjustable reading light, Customizable solid colors, Dynamic colorful mode, Music synchronized lighting, Lava lamp effect, Intuitive interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Plan Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Candle free?

Candle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Reading Light Glowow free?

Reading Light Glowow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Candle or Reading Light Glowow?

Reading Light Glowow is rated higher. Candle averages 2.8 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Reading Light Glowow averages 4.7 from 826 ratings.

### Do Candle or Reading Light Glowow have ads?

Neither Candle nor Reading Light Glowow shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Candle or Reading Light Glowow?

Candle ships an update monthly, and Reading Light Glowow every 3 weeks. Most recently, Candle was updated on November 6, 2026 and Reading Light Glowow on November 8, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*