# Candleman vs AstroCat Adventures

The clearest difference is update cadence: AstroCat Adventures at every 3 weeks against Candleman's every 11 months. AstroCat Adventures also leads on ratings volume (364 vs 43). Candleman's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and review sentiment (88% vs 80%). 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 AstroCat Adventures sells 6 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 4.7 for AstroCat Adventures. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AstroCat Adventures has 364 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 80% of AstroCat Adventures's.

Candleman ships an update every 11 months, AstroCat Adventures every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Candleman | AstroCat Adventures |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (43 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/candleman/id1137143735/reviews) | **[4.7 (364 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astrocat-adventures/id6740224840/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 43 | **364** |
| Positive reviews | **88.5% of reviews** | 79.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1.3 GB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Beijing Jiao Dian Chuang Yi digital technology Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/654637118) | [Astrocat Entertainment LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1789046444) |

## 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 |


### AstroCat Adventures

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astrocat-adventures/id6740224840)

Embark on a thrilling 3D run and gun adventure as a brave feline or bunny hero. Blast evil robots with powerful weapons and thrusters, collect power-ups, and navigate through dynamic levels to save the planet. Face challenging boss battles and enjoy endless replayability with randomized stages.

**Highlights:** Fast-paced 3D shooter gameplay, Running, jumping, and flying mechanics, Power-ups and multiple weapon types, 40 randomized levels, Third-person camera with precision aiming, Automatic checkpointing, Mini and final boss battles

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AstroBunny Blue | $2.99 | one-time |
| Station Alpha Adventure | $2.99 | one-time |
| AstroCat Blue | $2.99 | one-time |
| AstroBunny Bubblegum skin | $2.99 | one-time |
| AstroCat Gold | $2.99 | one-time |
| AstroBunny Rose Gold | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Candleman free?

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

### Is AstroCat Adventures free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Candleman or AstroCat Adventures?

AstroCat Adventures is rated higher. Candleman averages 4.6 out of 5 from 43 ratings, while AstroCat Adventures averages 4.7 from 364 ratings.

### Do Candleman or AstroCat Adventures have ads?

Neither Candleman nor AstroCat Adventures shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Candleman or AstroCat Adventures?

Candleman ships an update every 11 months, and AstroCat Adventures every 3 weeks. Most recently, Candleman was updated on November 6, 2026 and AstroCat Adventures on November 12, 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.*