Comparison

Candleman vs AetherSX2

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 10-second light mechanic
  • Light and shadow gameplay
  • Challenging levels
  • Enchanted environments
  • Fairytale story
Features
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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.

About

AetherSX2

Features
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AetherSX2 is the essential guide for PS2 emulation on mobile. Use AetherSX2 to set up your emulator with step-by-step tutorials and interactive tools. AetherSX2 includes a resolution calculator, performance estimator, and file format guide. Browse 50+ games in the AetherSX2 compatibility database. AetherSX2 helps you optimize every setting for the best experience.

Screenshots

Candleman4 screens
AetherSX24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AetherSX2 at none against Candleman's 1. Candleman's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Candleman sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. AetherSX2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Candleman versus AetherSX2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCandlemanAetherSX2
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (41 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews87.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings41 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 11 months—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size1.3 GB29 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperBeijing Jiao Dian Chuang Yi digital technology Co.,Ltd.HARRY PEREZ

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Candleman

One-time1
  • Candleman full game$4.99
None

AetherSX2

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Candleman free?
Candleman is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AetherSX2 free?
AetherSX2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Candleman or AetherSX2 have ads?
AetherSX2 shows ads; Candleman does not.

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