Candle App vs Fireplace FX
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Candle App
Create the perfect ambiance with a realistic virtual candle. Enjoy a calming visual experience without the need for a real flame.
- Realistic candle flame
- Atmosphere creation
- Calming visual experience
- Virtual lighting
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Candle App that would help to create right atmosphere for you.
Fireplace FX
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Fireplace FX – The Ultimate Procedural Fireplace Simulator Transform your screen into a mesmerizing, computer-generated fireplace with Fireplace FX! Enjoy the realistic ambiance of fire, complete with dancing flames, drifting smoke, and crackling sparks—all fully customizable to your liking. Whether you're looking to relax, set a cozy mood, or create the perfect fireplace experience on your Smart TV, Fireplace FX delivers an ultra-smooth, high-quality simulation like no other. Customize Your Fire Control the intensity, width, speed, granulation, luminance, noise, and flame size to shape the perfect fire. Adjust the color to create anything from a traditional warm glow to a more stylized effect. A built-in reset function lets you instantly restore the default settings. Realistic Sound Experience Fireplace FX features high-quality sound effects, perfectly synced to the fire’s movement, delivering an immersive experience whether you’re relaxing or setting the mood. Choose Your Background Pick from over 50 handcrafted backgrounds, including brick, stone, rustic, and modern textures to match your perfect setting. Expand the Experience Want to enjoy the fire on a larger screen? Simply mirror your device to a Smart TV via AirPlay and transform any room into a cozy space. Download Fireplace FX Today Whether you want a soothing fireplace for relaxation, a customizable fire for visual effects, or a realistic fire simulation to enjoy on your screen, Fireplace FX delivers a unique, fully interactive experience.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Candle App at Free against Fireplace FX's $1.99. Candle App also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). Fireplace FX's advantage is update cadence (every 11 months vs every 30 months). On 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
Candle App is free to download; Fireplace FX costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Candle App ships an update every 30 months, Fireplace FX every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Candle App | Fireplace FX |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $1.99 |
| Rating | 3.4 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 30 months | Every 11 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 53 MB | 276 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Andrey Kiselev | Philippe Zay |
In-app purchases
Candle App
No in-app purchases
Fireplace FX
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Candle App free?
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Do Candle App or Fireplace FX have ads?
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