# Candleman vs Nightgate

The clearest difference is rating: Candleman at 4.6 against Nightgate's 4.2. Candleman also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Candleman sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Nightgate 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 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 43 and 21 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of Candleman's written reviews are positive against 83% of Nightgate's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Candleman | Nightgate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (43 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/candleman/id1137143735/reviews)** | [4.2 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nightgate-try-edition/id6752313430/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **43** | 21 |
| Positive reviews | **88.5% of reviews** | 83.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1.3 GB | 181 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| 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) | [Semidome Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/779855685) |

## 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 |


### Nightgate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nightgate-try-edition/id6752313430)

Explore a futuristic digital world across 50 handcrafted levels, navigating hostile systems and dodging enemies. This minimalist game offers a captivating experience with a stunning soundtrack and hidden achievements. Try the first 15 levels for free before unlocking the full game.

**Highlights:** 50 handcrafted levels, Futuristic minimalist design, Original soundtrack, Hidden achievements, In-game camera, iCloud progress sync

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full game | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Candleman free?

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

### Is Nightgate free?

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

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

Candleman is rated higher. Candleman averages 4.6 out of 5 from 43 ratings, while Nightgate averages 4.2 from 21 ratings.

### Do Candleman or Nightgate have ads?

Neither Candleman nor Nightgate shows ads.

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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.*