# Candleman vs Crunchyroll

The clearest difference is rating: Candleman at 4.6 against Crunchyroll's 3.4. Candleman also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (43 vs 5). Crunchyroll's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 11 months) and review sentiment (100% vs 88%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Candleman sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Crunchyroll sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $13.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Candleman holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Candleman has 43 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 88% of Candleman's written reviews are positive against 100% of Crunchyroll's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Candleman ships an update every 11 months, Crunchyroll every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Candleman | Crunchyroll |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (43 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/candleman/id1137143735/reviews)** | [3.4 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crunchyroll-gift/id6747459734/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **43** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 88.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1.3 GB | 1.3 GB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| 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) | [Crunchyroll, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/329913457) |

## 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 |


### Crunchyroll

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crunchyroll-gift/id6747459734)

Embark on a thrilling escape from a sinking luxury cruise ship. Solve puzzles, navigate changing environments, and uncover the truth behind your predicament. This adventure game requires a Crunchyroll Mega or Ultimate Fan membership.

**Highlights:** Escape a sinking ship, Solve environmental puzzles, Navigate dynamic levels, Uncover a hidden truth, Interact with passengers, Utilize found items

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mega Fan  Monthly | $13.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Candleman free?

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

### Is Crunchyroll free?

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

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

Candleman is rated higher. Candleman averages 4.6 out of 5 from 43 ratings, while Crunchyroll averages 3.4 from 5 ratings.

### Do Candleman or Crunchyroll have ads?

Neither Candleman nor Crunchyroll shows ads.

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

Candleman ships an update every 11 months, and Crunchyroll every 8 days. Most recently, Candleman was updated on October 24, 2026 and Crunchyroll 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.*