# Candleman vs TENSEI

The clearest difference is price: Candleman at Free against TENSEI's $2.99. Candleman also leads on ratings volume (43 vs 13) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). TENSEI's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and rating (4.9 vs 4.6). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Candleman is free to download; TENSEI costs $2.99 up front. Candleman sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. TENSEI asks for nothing beyond the download.

TENSEI holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 43 and 13 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of Candleman's written reviews are positive against 100% of TENSEI's.

Candleman ships an update every 11 months, TENSEI every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Candleman | TENSEI |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | [4.6 (43 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/candleman/id1137143735/reviews) | **[4.9 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tensei/id6478192184/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **43** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | 87.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | **Every 5 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Size | 1.3 GB | 405 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ming Gao](https://appshunter.io/developer/654637118) | [NEURON AGE CO.,LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/403485706) |

## 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 |


### TENSEI

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tensei/id6478192184)

Embark on a serene journey of self-discovery through an ultra-casual endless action game. Leap and fall through calming Zen landscapes, mimicking the flow of ink on paper, to escape daily stress and find deep immersion.

**Highlights:** Ultra-casual endless action gameplay, Soothing Zen landscapes, Relaxed journey into the sky, Immersive experience, Brush stroke-like movement

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Candleman free?

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

### Is TENSEI free?

TENSEI costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

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

TENSEI is rated higher. Candleman averages 4.6 out of 5 from 43 ratings, while TENSEI averages 4.9 from 13 ratings.

### Do Candleman or TENSEI have ads?

Neither Candleman nor TENSEI shows ads.

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

Candleman ships an update every 11 months, and TENSEI every 5 months. Most recently, Candleman was updated on October 24, 2026 and TENSEI on October 16, 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.*