# Candleman vs Things That Go Bump by Tinybop

The clearest difference is monetization model: Candleman at free against Things That Go Bump by Tinybop's free with in-app purchases. Candleman also leads on review sentiment (88% vs 76%). Things That Go Bump by Tinybop's advantage is update cadence (every 5 months vs every 11 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Candleman sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Things That Go Bump by Tinybop sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 3 months. 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 Things That Go Bump by Tinybop. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 43 and 39 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 88% of Candleman's written reviews are positive against 76% of Things That Go Bump by Tinybop's.

Candleman ships an update every 11 months, Things That Go Bump by Tinybop every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Candleman | Things That Go Bump by Tinybop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (43 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/candleman/id1137143735/reviews)** | [4.5 (39 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/things-that-go-bump-by-tinybop/id6478119197/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **43** | 39 |
| Positive reviews | **88.5% of reviews** | 75.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | **Every 5 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1.3 GB | 302 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ming Gao](https://appshunter.io/developer/654637118) | [Tinybop Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/682046582) |

## 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 |


### Things That Go Bump by Tinybop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/things-that-go-bump-by-tinybop/id6478119197)

Create unique spirit creatures by combining everyday objects and battle them in a dark house. Play solo or with friends in cooperative chaos, exploring rooms and uncovering secrets. Features augmented reality for an immersive experience.

**Highlights:** Forge unique spirit creatures from household items, Battle solo or with up to three friends, Explore eerie rooms and uncover secrets, Unlock new rooms and challenges via in-app purchases, Augmented reality battles, Kid-friendly design

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Three Months | $3.99 | per 3 months |
| Premium Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Candleman free?

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

### Is Things That Go Bump by Tinybop free?

Things That Go Bump by Tinybop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Candleman or Things That Go Bump by Tinybop?

Candleman is rated higher. Candleman averages 4.6 out of 5 from 43 ratings, while Things That Go Bump by Tinybop averages 4.5 from 39 ratings.

### Do Candleman or Things That Go Bump by Tinybop have ads?

Neither Candleman nor Things That Go Bump by Tinybop shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Candleman or Things That Go Bump by Tinybop?

Candleman ships an update every 11 months, and Things That Go Bump by Tinybop every 5 months. Most recently, Candleman was updated on November 2, 2026 and Things That Go Bump by Tinybop on October 24, 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.*