# Candleman vs AetherSX2

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Candleman | AetherSX2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/candleman/id1137143735/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **41** | — |
| Positive reviews | 87.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | — |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 1.3 GB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| 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) | [HARRY PEREZ](https://appshunter.io/developer/6783068306) |

## 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 |


### AetherSX2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aethersx2/id6811866034)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*