# NESN 360 vs Candle Count

The clearest difference is rating: Candle Count at 4.3 against NESN 360's 2.5. Candle Count also leads on ads (none vs shown). NESN 360's advantage is ratings volume (1.7K vs 7) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs paid). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Candle Count holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NESN 360 has 1.7K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 5% of NESN 360's written reviews are positive against 0% of Candle Count's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

NESN 360 ships an update every 5 weeks, Candle Count every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | NESN 360 | Candle Count |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.5 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nesn-360/id1218490839/reviews) | **[4.3 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/candle-count/id6752912983/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.7K** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | **5.2% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 230 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NESN](https://appshunter.io/developer/387404741) | [Andrew Imhoff](https://appshunter.io/developer/1841719753) |

## What reviewers say

### NESN 360

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nesn-360/id1218490839)

Stream live games from the Red Sox, Bruins, and other New England sports leagues. Enjoy on-the-go viewing, 4K HDR streaming, and interactive features like stats and standings. Access exclusive shows and control live playback.

**Highlights:** Live Red Sox and Bruins games, On-the-go viewing, 24/7 live NESN and NESN+ access, 4K HDR Streaming, Live player with stats and standings, Screen Mirroring to Smart TV, Pause, Fast Forward, Rewind live games

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Convenient access to live sports streaming
- 📺 Good video quality
- 🔌 Minimal buffering
- 👍 Thorough statistical views
- 🌟 Awesome way to stream live Bruins and Red Sox games

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔊 Advertisements play at significantly higher volume
- 🤯 Constant buffering and freezing issues
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate and use
- 🔒 Frequent sign-in issues
- 🚫 Blackout restrictions

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing and crashing during games
- Syncing issues between audio and video
- Inconsistent location detection
- Inability to log in or authenticate TV provider

**Requested features**

- Add picture-in-picture mode
- Improve Chromecast and AirPlay functionality
- Allow watching from the beginning or resuming where left off
- Hide scores on the home screen
- Provide more comprehensive team/league coverage beyond just games


### Candle Count

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/candle-count/id6752912983)

This app is designed for candlepin bowling enthusiasts to track scores, compete with friends, and review past games. It features smart scorekeeping, an intuitive interface, and easy pin input for a seamless scoring experience.

**Highlights:** Smart & Dynamic Scorekeeping, Intuitive Interface, Easy Pin Input, Undo & Redo Rolls, Score History, Alley Support, Share Victories

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NESN 360 free?

NESN 360 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Candle Count free?

Candle Count is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, NESN 360 or Candle Count?

Candle Count is rated higher. NESN 360 averages 2.5 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while Candle Count averages 4.3 from 7 ratings.

### Do NESN 360 or Candle Count have ads?

NESN 360 shows ads; Candle Count does not.

### Which is updated more often, NESN 360 or Candle Count?

NESN 360 ships an update every 5 weeks, and Candle Count every 2 months. Most recently, NESN 360 was updated on October 24, 2026 and Candle Count on October 24, 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.*