# Candleman vs Beholder

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Candleman at 88% against Beholder's 53%. Candleman also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and rating (4.6 vs 4.3). Beholder's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 11 months) and ratings volume (244 vs 43). 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 Beholder 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 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Beholder has 244 ratings behind it against 43, 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 53% of Beholder's.

Candleman ships an update every 11 months, Beholder every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Candleman | Beholder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (43 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/candleman/id1137143735/reviews)** | [4.3 (244 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beholder-conductor/id6748957041/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 43 | **244** |
| Positive reviews | **88.5% of reviews** | 53.4% 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 | 299 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Beijing Jiao Dian Chuang Yi digital technology Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/654637118) | [Plug In Digital](https://appshunter.io/developer/608306412) |

## 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 |


### Beholder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beholder-conductor/id6748957041)

Take on the role of a train conductor, monitoring passengers, reporting suspicious activity, and making difficult decisions. Advance your career by completing secret missions and uncovering illegal activities.

**Highlights:** Monitor passenger activity, Report suspicious behavior, Search baggage for contraband, Advance through train compartments, Complete secret missions, Make moral choices

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Game Beholder: Conductor | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Candleman free?

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

### Is Beholder free?

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

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

Candleman is rated higher. Candleman averages 4.6 out of 5 from 43 ratings, while Beholder averages 4.3 from 244 ratings.

### Do Candleman or Beholder have ads?

Neither Candleman nor Beholder shows ads.

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

Candleman ships an update every 11 months, and Beholder every 3 weeks. Most recently, Candleman was updated on October 24, 2026 and Beholder on October 25, 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.*