# Candleman vs Grayland

The clearest difference is ads: Candleman at none against Grayland's shown. Candleman also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Grayland's advantage is ratings volume (806 vs 43). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Candleman sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Grayland sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Candleman against 4.5 for Grayland. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Grayland has 806 ratings behind it against 43, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 88% of Candleman's written reviews are positive against 82% of Grayland's.

Candleman ships an update every 11 months, Grayland every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Candleman | Grayland |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (43 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/candleman/id1137143735/reviews)** | [4.5 (806 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grayland/id1469867856/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 43 | **806** |
| Positive reviews | **88.5% of reviews** | 81.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | **Every 8 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1.3 GB | 207 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Beijing Jiao Dian Chuang Yi digital technology Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/654637118) | [1Der Entertainment](https://appshunter.io/developer/581886890) |

## What reviewers say

### Candleman

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/candleman/id1137143735)

Embark on an action-adventure journey as a small candle with a limited light source. Navigate challenging levels in darkness, utilizing light and shadow mechanics to overcome obstacles and uncover hidden treasures in an enchanting fairytale world.

**Highlights:** 10-second light mechanic, Light and shadow gameplay, Challenging levels, Enchanted environments, Fairytale story

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Game Controller support, iMessage stickers

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Candleman full game | $4.99 | one-time |


### Grayland

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grayland/id1469867856)

Embark on a noir-themed platformer adventure as a small bird seeking a captured loved one. Navigate a dangerous, radiation-filled world, solve puzzles, and engage in combat to uncover the truth behind an alien invasion. Your actions can shape the fate of the world in this emotional indie journey.

**Highlights:** Story-driven indie platformer, Unique flying gameplay, Challenging puzzles, Action combat, Epic boss fights, Dark noir atmosphere, Hand-crafted art

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Grayland Complete | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Calm and wonderful story
- 🎨 Beautiful art style and graphics
- 🎶 Great music and sound design
- 🤗 Impressive and accessible gameplay
- 💰 Free with optional ads instead of pay-to-play

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Difficult to see certain elements due to ad placement
- 🤯 Challenging and frustrating at times
- ⏱️ Game is quite short
- 💰 Paywall to access later levels

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional crashes or glitches
- Issues with ad functionality or inability to progress

**Requested features**

- More levels and content to extend the experience
- Ability to replay or revisit earlier scenes
- Option to remove ads for a one-time fee


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Candleman free?

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

### Is Grayland free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Candleman or Grayland?

Candleman is rated higher. Candleman averages 4.6 out of 5 from 43 ratings, while Grayland averages 4.5 from 806 ratings.

### Do Candleman or Grayland have ads?

Grayland shows ads; Candleman does not.

### Which is updated more often, Candleman or Grayland?

Candleman ships an update every 11 months, and Grayland every 8 months. Most recently, Candleman was updated on October 24, 2026 and Grayland on October 28, 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.*