Comparison

Candleman vs Beyond Blue

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Candleman

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
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Despite only being able to burn for 10 seconds, a little candle journeys into the darkness, with the purpose of seeking light. Candleman is a distinctive action adventure story entwined with low-light gameplay. Acting as a little candle who can burn for only 10 seconds, venture through an unsettling darkness with challenging levels and a smooth difficulty curve. Struggle to overcome obstacles based on the mechanics of light and shadow, explore a wide range of enchanted environments, and unveil hidden treasure as you seek the distant light. Features • Journey through dark, enchanting worlds with 10 seconds of light. • Face innovative challenges rooted in the mechanics of light and shadow. • Be immersed in a stunning fairytale that highlights everyday issues.

About

Beyond Blue

Explore the ocean's mysteries as a deep-sea scientist in this narrative-driven adventure. Utilize advanced technology to interact with marine life and uncover the secrets of an untouched world. Features include mini-documentaries and a photo mode.

Highlights
  • Evocative narrative with full voice cast
  • Exploration of an untouched world
  • Captivating soundtrack
  • Ocean Insights mini-documentaries
  • Photo Mode for sharing
  • Daily activities and unlockable dive suits
Features
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Beyond Blue takes you into the near future, where you’ll have the opportunity to explore the mysteries of our ocean through the eyes of Mirai, a deep sea explorer and scientist. You and your newly-formed research team will use groundbreaking technologies to see, hear, and interact with the ocean in a more meaningful way than has ever been attempted. The game features an evocative narrative, exploration of an untouched world, and adventure during the crew’s expedition. Embracing the same inclusive development process that was used to create Never Alone (Kisima Ingitchuna), E-Line’s BAFTA award-winning game about Alaska Native culture, the company partnered with BBC Studios (developers of the acclaimed Blue Planet II), OceanX Media, world-class game makers, and some of science’s leading ocean experts to craft an experience that reflects the awesome wonder and unbounded mystery that infuses our planet’s beating blue heart. Features + An evocative narrative with full voice cast – Anna Akana (Ant Man, YouTube), Mira Furlan (Lost, Babylon 5), Hakeem Kae-Kazim (Black Sails, Hotel Rwanda), and Ally Maki (Toy Story 4) + Exploration and adventure within an untouched world + A captivating and entertaining soundtrack featuring an original score and music from Miles Davis, The Flaming Lips, The Edisons, and more + Sixteen unique mini-documentaries called Ocean Insights that feature original footage and interviews with science’s leading ocean experts + Take beautiful pictures to share using the brand new Photo Mode + Daily Activities such as Point to Point Races, Scavenger Hunts and Relays that unlock brand new dive suits for Mirai + A relaxing tour of the regions with the Dive-In Theater that you can just sit back and enjoy

Screenshots

Candleman4 screens
Beyond Blue4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Candleman at 88% against Beyond Blue's 42%. Candleman also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (43 vs 8). Beyond Blue's advantage is update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 11 months) and device support (5 vs 3). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Candleman holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Candleman has 43 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of Candleman's written reviews are positive against 42% of Beyond Blue's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Candleman ships an update every 11 months, Beyond Blue every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Candleman versus Beyond Blue: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCandlemanBeyond Blue
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (43 ratings) — better3.0 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews87.5% of reviews — better42.1% of reviews
Number of ratings43 — better8
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size1.3 GB3.2 GB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperMing GaoE-Line Media

Customer experience

Candleman

All ratings41 ratings
Positive90.2%
Neutral2.4%
Negative7.3%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive87.5%
Neutral4.2%
Negative8.3%

Beyond Blue

All ratings8 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral12.5%
Negative37.5%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive42.1%
Neutral21.1%
Negative36.8%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Candleman

One-time1
  • Candleman full game$4.99
1 purchases

Beyond Blue

One-time1
  • Unlock Full Game$6.99

Questions

Is Candleman free?
Candleman is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Beyond Blue free?
Beyond Blue is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Candleman or Beyond Blue?
Candleman is rated higher. Candleman averages 4.6 out of 5 from 43 ratings, while Beyond Blue averages 3.0 from 8 ratings.
Do Candleman or Beyond Blue have ads?
Neither Candleman nor Beyond Blue shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Candleman or Beyond Blue?
Candleman ships an update every 11 months, and Beyond Blue every 4 weeks. Most recently, Candleman was updated on October 21, 2026 and Beyond Blue on October 22, 2026.

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