# Candleman vs Dadish 4

The clearest difference is ads: Candleman at none against Dadish 4's shown. Candleman also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). Dadish 4's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 11 months) and ratings volume (304 vs 43). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Candleman sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Dadish 4 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Candleman against 4.7 for Dadish 4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dadish 4 has 304 ratings behind it against 43, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 88% and 89% positive.

Candleman ships an update every 11 months, Dadish 4 daily. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Candleman | Dadish 4 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (43 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/candleman/id1137143735/reviews) | **[4.7 (304 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dadish-4/id6755369532/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 43 | **304** |
| Positive reviews | 88.5% of reviews | 88.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | **Daily** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1.3 GB | 65 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Beijing Jiao Dian Chuang Yi digital technology Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/654637118) | [Thomas Young](https://appshunter.io/developer/866420356) |

## 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 |


### Dadish 4

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dadish-4/id6755369532)

Embark on a platforming adventure to rescue a kidnapped father. Navigate 50 challenging levels, battle quirky enemies, and utilize unique mechanics like vine swinging and riding on a flying hamburger. This game offers a fun experience for both new and returning players.

**Highlights:** 50 tricky levels, Battle food-themed foes, Swing from vines, Ride conveyors, Bounce off clouds, Controller support

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Candleman free?

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

### Is Dadish 4 free?

Dadish 4 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Candleman or Dadish 4?

Dadish 4 is rated higher. Candleman averages 4.6 out of 5 from 43 ratings, while Dadish 4 averages 4.7 from 304 ratings.

### Do Candleman or Dadish 4 have ads?

Dadish 4 shows ads; Candleman does not.

### Which is updated more often, Candleman or Dadish 4?

Candleman ships an update every 11 months, and Dadish 4 daily. Most recently, Candleman was updated on October 24, 2026 and Dadish 4 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.*