# Candleman vs My Mole

The clearest difference is ads: Candleman at none against My Mole's shown. Candleman also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). My Mole's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 11 months) and ratings volume (1.3K 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 My Mole sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

My Mole holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: My Mole has 1.3K ratings behind it against 43, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 88% of Candleman's written reviews are positive against 87% of My Mole'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, My Mole every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Candleman | My Mole |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (43 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/candleman/id1137143735/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-mole/id6757511306/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 43 | **1.3K** |
| Positive reviews | **88.5% of reviews** | 87.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1.3 GB | 148 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) | [GAME START LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/345705530) |

## 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 |


### My Mole

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-mole/id6757511306)

Raise and customize a mole to help explore an entire town. Dig through various underground environments like sewers and subways to uncover hidden secrets and collect items. Complete the town map with your unique companion.

**Highlights:** Raise and train your mole, Customize mole's appearance, Explore the entire town, Dig through underground tunnels, Collect hidden items, Complete the town map

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Acorn +300 | $0.49 | one-time |
| Acorn +1000 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Arcon +3200 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $11.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Candleman free?

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

### Is My Mole free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Candleman or My Mole?

My Mole is rated higher. Candleman averages 4.6 out of 5 from 43 ratings, while My Mole averages 4.8 from 1.3K ratings.

### Do Candleman or My Mole have ads?

My Mole shows ads; Candleman does not.

### Which is updated more often, Candleman or My Mole?

Candleman ships an update every 11 months, and My Mole every 3 days. Most recently, Candleman was updated on October 24, 2026 and My Mole on October 31, 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.*