# Candleman vs Timelie

The clearest difference is monetization model: Candleman at free against Timelie's free with in-app purchases. Candleman also leads on review sentiment (88% vs 72%). Timelie's advantage is ratings volume (2.3K vs 43) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 11 months). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Candleman sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Timelie sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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 4.7 for Timelie. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Timelie has 2.3K ratings behind it against 43, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 88% of Candleman's written reviews are positive against 72% of Timelie's.

Candleman ships an update every 11 months, Timelie every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Candleman | Timelie |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (43 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/candleman/id1137143735/reviews) | **[4.7 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timelie/id6739528472/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 43 | **2.3K** |
| Positive reviews | **88.5% of reviews** | 71.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1.3 GB | 557 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Beijing Jiao Dian Chuang Yi digital technology Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/654637118) | [Snapbreak Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1150830796) |

## 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 |


### Timelie

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timelie/id6739528472)

Control time like a media player in this stealth puzzle adventure. Perceive future events to plan your escape, solve intricate puzzles, and sneak past enemies. Play as a girl and her cat with unique abilities to overcome challenges in a surreal world.

**Highlights:** Time control like a media player, Dual character gameplay (girl and cat), Stealth and puzzle-solving mechanics, Perceive future events, Unique abilities for each character, Surreal world exploration

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock full game | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Candleman free?

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

### Is Timelie free?

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

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

Timelie is rated higher. Candleman averages 4.6 out of 5 from 43 ratings, while Timelie averages 4.7 from 2.3K ratings.

### Do Candleman or Timelie have ads?

Neither Candleman nor Timelie shows ads.

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

Candleman ships an update every 11 months, and Timelie every 3 months. Most recently, Candleman was updated on October 24, 2026 and Timelie on October 28, 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.*