Comparison

Candleman vs The Rewinder

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

Head to head
About

Candleman

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
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Despite only being able to burn for 10 seconds, a little candle journeys into the darkness, with the purpose of seeking light. Candleman is a distinctive action adventure story entwined with low-light gameplay. Acting as a little candle who can burn for only 10 seconds, venture through an unsettling darkness with challenging levels and a smooth difficulty curve. Struggle to overcome obstacles based on the mechanics of light and shadow, explore a wide range of enchanted environments, and unveil hidden treasure as you seek the distant light. Features • Journey through dark, enchanting worlds with 10 seconds of light. • Face innovative challenges rooted in the mechanics of light and shadow. • Be immersed in a stunning fairytale that highlights everyday issues.

About

The Rewinder

Embark on a 2D puzzle adventure inspired by Chinese folklore. Play as Yun, a "rewinder" who can enter memories to alter history and solve the mystery of a deserted village filled with spirits.

Highlights
  • 2D puzzle adventure gameplay
  • Inspired by Chinese folklore
  • Pixel art with ink painting aesthetics
  • Enter and influence memories
  • Unravel village mystery
  • Meet mythological figures
Features
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The Rewinder is a 2D puzzle adventure game inspired by traditional Chinese folklore. The game uses pixel art to mimic the aesthetics of Chinese ink paintings. Players will get to meet mythological figures such as the Spirit Wardens, the Ox-head and Horse-face Guardians of the Beyond, and the Tudi Gong (Keeper of the Land). 【Alter the Timeline】 The player takes on the role of Yun, a "rewinder" who has the ability to enter people's memories and influence their actions. By utilizing "senses" and swaying others' "intentions", he can change history. 【Unravel a Mystery】 At the request of the Spirit Wardens, Yun goes to a small village to investigate why a spirit couldn't be reincarnated. The once thriving village has been deserted and filled with resentful spirits, leaving one woman alone in the teahouse. Who's she waiting for? Where did all the other villagers go? What really happened seven years ago?

Screenshots

Candleman4 screens
The Rewinder4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Candleman at 4.6 against The Rewinder's 4.1. Candleman also leads on review sentiment (88% vs 52%). The Rewinder's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 11 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. Candleman sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and The Rewinder sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Candleman holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 43 and 15 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of Candleman's written reviews are positive against 52% of The Rewinder's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Candleman ships an update every 11 months, The Rewinder every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Candleman versus The Rewinder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCandlemanThe Rewinder
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (43 ratings) — better4.1 (15 ratings)
Positive reviews88.5% of reviews — better52.2% of reviews
Number of ratings43 — better15
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size1.3 GB2.5 GB
Age rating9+17+
DeveloperBeijing Jiao Dian Chuang Yi digital technology Co.,Ltd.Shanghai Game Mirror Intelligent Technology CO.,Ltd

Customer experience

Candleman

All ratings43 ratings
Positive90.7%
Neutral2.3%
Negative7.0%
Written reviews26 reviews
Positive88.5%
Neutral3.8%
Negative7.7%

The Rewinder

All ratings15 ratings
Positive73.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative26.7%
Written reviews23 reviews
Positive52.2%
Neutral13.0%
Negative34.8%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Candleman

One-time1
  • Candleman full game$4.99
5 purchases

The Rewinder

One-time5
  • Root of Evil$0.99
  • Chapter 2 & 3$1.99
  • Chapter 6 & 7$1.99
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  • Chapter 4 & 5$1.99
  • Full Game$4.99

Questions

Is Candleman free?
Candleman is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is The Rewinder free?
The Rewinder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Candleman or The Rewinder?
Candleman is rated higher. Candleman averages 4.6 out of 5 from 43 ratings, while The Rewinder averages 4.1 from 15 ratings.
Do Candleman or The Rewinder have ads?
Neither Candleman nor The Rewinder shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Candleman or The Rewinder?
Candleman ships an update every 11 months, and The Rewinder every 5 days. Most recently, Candleman was updated on October 24, 2026 and The Rewinder on October 29, 2026.

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