# Candleman vs INMOST

The clearest difference is monetization model: Candleman at free against INMOST's paid. INMOST's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 11 months) and rating (4.8 vs 4.6). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Candleman sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and INMOST sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

INMOST holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: INMOST has 752 ratings behind it against 43, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 88% of Candleman's written reviews are positive against 81% of INMOST's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Candleman ships an update every 11 months, INMOST every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 21, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Candleman | INMOST |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (43 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/candleman/id1137143735/reviews) | **[4.8 (752 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inmost/id6478596530/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 43 | **752** |
| Positive reviews | **87.5% of reviews** | 81.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Size | 1.3 GB | 1.2 GB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Ming Gao](https://appshunter.io/developer/654637118) | [Chucklefish Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1163786770) |

## 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 |


### INMOST

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inmost/id6478596530)

Embark on a dark, story-driven puzzle platformer adventure across two worlds. Play as three distinct characters, each with unique abilities, to explore an abandoned castle, solve intricate puzzles, and overcome dangerous enemies. Unravel a single, interconnected narrative filled with mystery and suspense.

**Highlights:** Three playable characters with unique gameplay, Interweaving story across two worlds, Puzzle-solving and environmental exploration, Stealth and combat mechanics, Pixel art aesthetic, 3 hours of gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| -Purchase the full game- | $4.99 | one-time |
| -Purchase the full game- | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Unique and compelling story
- 👍 Stunning visuals and art style
- 💡 Meaningful themes and emotional impact
- 👍 Engaging and fun gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- 🔋 Potential progress loss issues

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing during gameplay
- Progress deletion without warning

**Requested features**

- More content and longer gameplay
- Improved save/load functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Candleman free?

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

### Is INMOST free?

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

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

INMOST is rated higher. Candleman averages 4.6 out of 5 from 43 ratings, while INMOST averages 4.8 from 752 ratings.

### Do Candleman or INMOST have ads?

Neither Candleman nor INMOST shows ads.

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

Candleman ships an update every 11 months, and INMOST every 6 weeks. Most recently, Candleman was updated on October 21, 2026 and INMOST on October 21, 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.*