# DuelDonkey vs Candle

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DuelDonkey at none against Candle's 27. DuelDonkey also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 68%) and iOS requirement (9.3 vs 16.4). Candle's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 14 months) and chart position (#160 vs unranked). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Candle sells 24 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. DuelDonkey asks for nothing beyond the download.

DuelDonkey ships an update every 14 months, Candle fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DuelDonkey | Candle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.8 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/candle-couples-and-relationship/id6743355635/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **12K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 67.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 14 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#160** |
| Size | 30 MB | 127 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.3** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Well Played GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1527769060) | [Encore AI Labs, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1802415524) |

## What reviewers say

### DuelDonkey

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dueldonkey/id1527769058)

Challenge other gamers to duels for real money across various PC, mobile, and console titles. Enjoy fair play with clear rules and strict anti-cheating measures. Find opponents based on skill or challenge friends directly.

**Highlights:** Real-money gaming duels, Challenge opponents by skill, Direct challenges to friends, Supports PC, mobile, and console games, Strict anti-cheating policy, Clear duel rules

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Candle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/candle-couples-and-relationship/id6743355635)

**Currently charting:** #160 Top Grossing · Lifestyle (US App Store)

This app helps couples deepen their connection through quick daily rituals. Engage with meaningful questions, share private photos, play games, and discover local date ideas to foster presence and curiosity in your relationship.

**Highlights:** Daily conversation starters, Private photo sharing, Syncing thumb kisses, Local date ideas, Relationship games and challenges, Daily check-in streaks

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

**In-app purchases (24)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Candle Pro - Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $89.99 | per year |
| Bag of Sparks (80) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Word Hint | $0.99 | one-time |
| Streak Reignite | $2.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Sparks (500) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pro Lifetime | $149.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Perfect app for long distance couples
- 👍 Unexpectedly great for reconnecting
- 👍 Low-commitment, high-impact way to encourage connection
- 👍 Doesn't require subscription for full use
- 👍 Fun games and prompts

**Requested features**

- Different decks or categories for prompts to mix things up


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DuelDonkey free?

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

### Is Candle free?

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

### Do DuelDonkey or Candle have ads?

Neither DuelDonkey nor Candle shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DuelDonkey or Candle?

DuelDonkey ships an update every 14 months, and Candle fortnightly. Most recently, DuelDonkey was updated on October 24, 2026 and Candle on November 2, 2026.

---

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