# Candleman vs Tiny Room Stories Eclipse

The clearest difference is ads: Candleman at none against Tiny Room Stories Eclipse's shown. Candleman also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and review sentiment (88% vs 64%). Tiny Room Stories Eclipse's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 11 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Candleman sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Tiny Room Stories Eclipse sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. 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 4.6 for Tiny Room Stories Eclipse. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 41 and 121 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 88% of Candleman's written reviews are positive against 64% of Tiny Room Stories Eclipse's.

Candleman ships an update every 11 months, Tiny Room Stories Eclipse daily. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Candleman | Tiny Room Stories Eclipse |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/candleman/id1137143735/reviews) | [4.6 (121 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-room-stories-eclipse/id6502894306/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 41 | **121** |
| Positive reviews | **87.5% of reviews** | 63.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | **Daily** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1.3 GB | 1.2 GB |
| 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) | [Kiary Games Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1669449699) |

## 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 |


### Tiny Room Stories Eclipse

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-room-stories-eclipse/id6502894306)

Embark on a 3D point-and-click adventure filled with mysteries and hidden objects. Solve escape room puzzles and uncover secrets in a remote forest setting. Explore detailed environments and follow a compelling story to unravel a dangerous investigation.

**Highlights:** Atmospheric point-and-click adventure, Rotatable 3D dioramas, Escape room puzzles, Hidden object finding, Story-driven mystery, Offline play, One-handed controls

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Free hints | $2.99 | one-time |
| No ADs | $2.99 | one-time |
| Full bundle | $3.99 | one-time |
| Detective | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Candleman free?

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

### Is Tiny Room Stories Eclipse free?

Tiny Room Stories Eclipse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Candleman or Tiny Room Stories Eclipse?

Candleman and Tiny Room Stories Eclipse are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 41 and 121 ratings respectively.

### Do Candleman or Tiny Room Stories Eclipse have ads?

Tiny Room Stories Eclipse shows ads; Candleman does not.

### Which is updated more often, Candleman or Tiny Room Stories Eclipse?

Candleman ships an update every 11 months, and Tiny Room Stories Eclipse daily. Most recently, Candleman was updated on September 28, 2026 and Tiny Room Stories Eclipse on September 30, 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.*