# Candleman vs Beyond Blue

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Candleman | Beyond Blue |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (43 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/candleman/id1137143735/reviews)** | [3.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beyond-blue/id6745490811/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **43** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | **87.5% of reviews** | 42.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 1.3 GB | 3.2 GB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ming Gao](https://appshunter.io/developer/654637118) | [E-Line Media](https://appshunter.io/developer/775289294) |

## 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 |


### Beyond Blue

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beyond-blue/id6745490811)

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:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Full Game | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*