Candleman vs Anokye
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 10-second light mechanic
- Light and shadow gameplay
- Challenging levels
- Enchanted environments
- Fairytale story
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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.
Anokye
Embark on an epic 2D platformer adventure inspired by the legend of Okomfo Anokye. Battle enemies and divine encounters as you rise to unite your people and fulfill a sacred destiny.
- 2D platformer gameplay
- Inspired by Okomfo Anokye legend
- Epic journey and challenges
- Battle powerful enemies
- Divine encounters
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Anokye is a thrilling 2D platformer inspired by the legend of Okomfo Anokye, the mystical priest who helped unite the Asante Kingdom. Chosen by Onyankopon himself, Anokye embarks on an epic journey filled with challenges, powerful enemies, and divine encounters. Players will experience his rise as he battles to unite his people and fulfill his sacred destiny.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Candleman at Free against Anokye's $1.99. Candleman also leads on ratings volume (43 vs 1). Anokye's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (monthly vs every 11 months). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Candleman is free to download; Anokye costs $1.99 up front. Candleman sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Anokye asks for nothing beyond the download.
Anokye holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Candleman has 43 ratings behind it against 1, 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 100% of Anokye's.
Candleman ships an update every 11 months, Anokye monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Candleman | Anokye |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $1.99 |
| Rating | 4.6 (43 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 88.5% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 43 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1.3 GB | 804 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ming Gao | Elsie Dumashie |
Customer experience
Candleman
Anokye
In-app purchases
Candleman
- Candleman full game$4.99
Anokye
No in-app purchases
