# iTiMO vs Candy Reader

The clearest difference is rating: Candy Reader at 5.0 against iTiMO's 2.0. Candy Reader also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks). iTiMO's advantage is ratings volume (166 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Candy Reader holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iTiMO has 166 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

iTiMO ships an update every 3 weeks, Candy Reader every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and June 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iTiMO | Candy Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (166 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/itimo/id1535774601/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/candy-reader/id6740163480/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **166** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 19.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 111 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [阳 李](https://appshunter.io/developer/1469354210) | [Mark Ramrattan](https://appshunter.io/developer/480952372) |

## What reviewers say

### iTiMO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/itimo/id1535774601)

This app connects to a wireless blackhead instrument via WiFi to help you observe and clean your skin. It allows you to take photos and record videos for before-and-after comparisons, aiding in skin care and cleaning.

**Highlights:** Wireless blackhead instrument connection, Skin condition observation, Blackhead and acne cleaning assistance, Photo capture, Video recording, Playback and comparison

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Worked as advertised
- 👍 Easy to set up
- 👍 Clear camera image

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 Unreliable performance
- 🔋 Drains device battery

**Reported bugs**

- Fails to connect to WiFi
- Camera image not working
- App crashes on launch

**Requested features**

- Better instructions and guidance
- Improved WiFi connectivity
- More reliable app performance


### Candy Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/candy-reader/id6740163480)

This utility extension prevents comic readers from reverting to the first page after a short period of reading. It ensures a seamless comic reading experience without interruptions. Enjoy your comics without the frustration of being reset.

**Highlights:** Prevents page reset in comic readers, Seamless reading experience, Safari extension, Fixes 8-minute page revert bug

**Features:** Safari Extension

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iTiMO free?

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

### Is Candy Reader free?

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

### Which has better reviews, iTiMO or Candy Reader?

Candy Reader is rated higher. iTiMO averages 2.0 out of 5 from 166 ratings, while Candy Reader averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do iTiMO or Candy Reader have ads?

iTiMO shows ads; Candy Reader does not.

### Which is updated more often, iTiMO or Candy Reader?

iTiMO ships an update every 3 weeks, and Candy Reader every 3 days. Most recently, iTiMO was updated on September 24, 2026 and Candy Reader on June 10, 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.*