Comparison

Cupla vs Candle

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Cupla

This app helps couples organize their lives and strengthen their relationship by syncing calendars, managing shared tasks, and planning future activities. It aims to reduce stress and increase quality time spent together.

Highlights
  • Shared calendar syncing
  • Shared to-do lists and tasks
  • Wishlist creation and sharing
  • Date night planning and reminders
  • AI-powered date ideas
  • Cross-platform compatibility
Features
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• • • Cupla: The fastest way to a better relationship.• • • Because great relationships don’t just happen. They are planned together. Cupla is the relationship app for couples who want to stay in sync, reduce mental load, improve communication, and plan life together more easily. Cupla is the only app with university-backed research on its impact on relationships: • 75% of users say Cupla reduces stress and friction in their relationship. • 65% of users say Cupla helps them spend more quality time together. Created by a real couple, Cupla is the original planning app trusted by 500,000+ couples to stay connected. • • • A shared calendar built for couples.• • • Complete schedule visibility. See all of your calendars and work schedules together in one place and make plans that actually happen. Cupla syncs with Apple, Google, Outlook, work rosters, and shared family calendars, so you can stay connected across work, life, and everything in between. • View both schedules side by side • Create shared events in seconds • Add plans directly to your partner’s calendar • Choose what to share with flexible privacy controls More quality time, less mental load with To-dos and Lists made for real life • Keep up with the details of life together without constant back-and-forth. • Share chores, groceries, errands, and travel plans • Assign reminders to yourself or your partner • Keep track of the little things without nagging • Turn everyday admin into shared teamwork Wishlists made for two • Save and organise the things you want to do together. • Create wishlists for date ideas, gifts, travel, and future plans, all in one place. • Found something on Instagram or TikTok? Save and share it instantly so nothing gets lost. Key Dates and Quality Time features that enhance relationships • Keep track of all of life’s important moments, from anniversaries and birthdays to upcoming trips, with Key Dates and countdowns. • Set a goal for how often you want to go on date night and Cupla will send you helpful reminders to meet your goal. • Relive past dates with the beautiful Memories feed. • Widgets to keep your life together front and center. Why couples love Cupla “Cupla has changed everything. We finally plan dates around his crazy schedule, and we have chores organised so we’re contributing equally.” “Cupla helps us feel more like partners in everything.” “Finding time was tough. Cupla makes it fast and easy.” Everything couples need to plan life together: • Shared calendar for couples • Wishlists for date ideas, gifts, and travel • Shared to-dos, lists, and reminders • Anniversary and event planning • Cross-platform calendar syncing • Private sharing controls No more diary clashes, forgotten plans, or missed opportunities to connect. Join the 500,000+ couples already using Cupla. Download Cupla and start planning life together. View the university-backed research - https://cupla.app/blog/2025-impact-report/ Terms & Conditions - https://cupla.app/terms/ Privacy Policy - https://cupla.app/privacy-policy/

About

Candle

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
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Candle – The Ultimate Couples Game for Staying Close Most relationships don’t end in one moment, they drift apart over time. Missed check-ins, surface-level conversations, busy lives, and routines replace real connection. Candle helps couples stay emotionally close through 1-minute daily rituals that bring back presence, play, and curiosity. Effortless Connection, Lasting Impact Whether you're long distance, busy, or just want to reconnect more deeply, Candle fits into your life. One minute a day is all it takes to strengthen your relationship. Conversation Starters That Matter - Swipe through meaningful, expert-designed questions - Unlock your partner’s answers to reflect, laugh, and grow together Daily Photo Prompts - Share real-time snapshots like BeReal, just for the two of you - Capture authentic moments and build a private photo journal - Create a visual history of your relationship over time- From lighthearted to deep, always have something to talk about Thumb Kisses - Tap your thumbs in sync to feel a gentle vibration - A playful way to say “I’m here,” even from miles away - Perfect for long-distance couples Curated Local Date Ideas (Beta) - 60+ unique ideas tailored to your location that refresh every week - Swipe to match on something new to try - Updated weekly with real-world, spontaneous experiences Games and Challenges - Play “Who’s More Likely,” fast-paced Q&As, and more - Discover new sides of each other in a low-pressure, fun format - Designed to spark joy and emotional connection Keep Your Streak, Keep Your Spark - Track daily check-ins and build a shared rhythm - Celebrate milestones and keep your momentum alive - Form long-term habits through small, consistent moments Perfect for Every Couple - Long-distance or living together - Just started dating or years in - Busy schedules or just needing more intentional time Private, Secure, and Ad-Free - No ads, no noise. Just time for each other - Encrypted and built privacy-first - Your memories stay between the two of you Why Couples Love Candle - Just one minute a day for real emotional impact - Based on relationship science and expert insights - Flexible for all stages of love and connection Download Candle today and bring back the spark, one question, one photo, one moment at a time. Visit: https://www.trycandle.app Privacy Policy: https://www.trycandle.app/privacy Terms: https://www.trycandle.app/terms Follow us: Instagram: @trycandle.app TikTok: @trycandle.app Reddit: r/candleapp Made with love in San Francisco. Shoutout to Fluent Emoji for the base icons!

Screenshots

Cupla4 screens
Candle4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is chart position: Candle at #98 against Cupla's unranked. Candle also leads on ratings volume (11K vs 2.3K) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Cupla sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Candle sells 24 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Cupla against 4.8 for Candle. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.3K and 11K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 73% of Cupla's written reviews are positive against 68% of Candle's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cupla ships an update every 9 days, Candle fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Cupla versus Candle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCuplaCandle
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (2.3K ratings)4.8 (11K ratings) — better
Positive reviews73.3% of reviews — better67.8% of reviews
Number of ratings2.3K11K — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#98 — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size251 MB98 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperCupla LimitedEncore AI Labs, Inc.

Customer experience

Cupla

All ratings2,254 ratings
Positive93.0%
Neutral2.0%
Negative5.0%
Written reviews446 reviews
Positive73.3%
Neutral6.5%
Negative20.2%

Candle

All ratings11,256 ratings
Positive94.1%
Neutral2.6%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews574 reviews
Positive67.8%
Neutral8.9%
Negative23.3%

User reviews

Cupla

From 2.3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Helpful for organizing schedules
  • 💡 Great shared calendar features
  • 👍 Useful for couples and busy lives
  • 👍 Intuitive interface

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Calendar sync issues
  • 🐛 Buggy and glitchy at times
  • 🔒 Paywall for full functionality
  • 🐛 Inconsistent performance
  • 🐛 Inability to delete old synced events

Candle

From 11K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 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

Bugs and requests

Cupla

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Notifications not working as expected
  • Calendar dates and events not displaying correctly
  • Syncing issues between partner calendars
  • App freezing or crashing

Requested features

5 requests
  • More customization options (colors, widgets, etc.)
  • Ability to add more than 3 calendars (e.g. for kids)
  • Improved calendar view and navigation
  • Integration with other apps and calendars
  • Chat or notes feature for events

Candle

Requested features

1 request
  • Different decks or categories for prompts to mix things up

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Cupla

Subscriptions10
  • Monthly14 Days trial2 variants$4.991 Month
  • Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Monthly14 Days trial2 variants$5.991 Month
Show 7 more
  • Monthly$5.991 Month
  • Monthly$7.991 Month
  • Yearly14 Days trial2 variants$34.991 Year
  • Cupla Plus14 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Yearly14 Days trial3 variants$44.991 Year
  • Cupla Plus14 Days trial$44.991 Year
  • Yearly14 Days trial$59.991 Year
24 purchases

Candle

Subscriptions19
  • Pro Weekly$3.997 Days
  • Pro Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Premium Weekly$4.997 Days
Show 16 more
  • Pro Weekly$5.997 Days
  • Premium Weekly$5.997 Days
  • Premium Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Premium Monthly2 variants$12.991 Month
  • Premium Monthly3 Days trial$12.991 Month
  • Premium Monthly$14.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$29.991 Year
  • Candle Pro - Yearly$29.991 Year
  • Premium Yearly2 variants$39.991 Year
  • Premium Yearly3 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Premium Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Premium Yearly7 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Premium Yearly$49.991 Year
  • Premium Yearly$59.991 Year
  • Premium Yearly3 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Premium Yearly$89.991 Year
One-time5
  • Bag of Sparks (80)$0.99
  • Word Hint$0.99
  • Streak Reignite$2.99
Show 2 more
  • Bag of Sparks (500)$4.99
  • Pro Lifetime$149.99

Questions

Is Cupla free?
Cupla is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Candle free?
Candle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Cupla or Candle?
Candle is rated higher. Cupla averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.3K ratings, while Candle averages 4.8 from 11K ratings.
Do Cupla or Candle have ads?
Neither Cupla nor Candle shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cupla or Candle?
Cupla ships an update every 9 days, and Candle fortnightly. Most recently, Cupla was updated on September 28, 2026 and Candle on September 29, 2026.

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