Refresh vs Candlink
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Refresh
This utility app centralizes information and features related to Refresh. It includes a step challenge competition that integrates with HealthKit for data tracking.
- HealthKit integration
- Step Challenge competition
- Centralized Refresh information
- Supports iPhone and iPod
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Welcome to Refresh! This app is for everything Refresh-related. All are welcome. Featuring HealthKit access for Step Challenge competition.
Candlink
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CandLink is a memorial candle app that lets you honor loved ones with virtual candles and personal photos. You can also connect to a real CandLink smart candle device, allowing you to turn the candle on or off directly from your phone. Set scheduled lighting times for special days, so your tribute glows exactly when it matters most.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Candlink at every 5 days against Refresh's every 6 weeks. Candlink also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Refresh ships an update every 6 weeks, Candlink every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Refresh | Candlink |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 172 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Refresh Software, INC | Zeus Intelligence |
In-app purchases
Refresh
No in-app purchases
Candlink
No in-app purchases
