# Soap Maker vs Candle ASMR

The clearest difference is ads: Candle ASMR at none against Soap Maker's shown. Candle ASMR also leads on review sentiment (60% vs 27%) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Soap Maker's advantage is ratings volume (446 vs 144). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Soap Maker against 4.5 for Candle ASMR. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 446 and 144 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 27% of Soap Maker's written reviews are positive against 60% of Candle ASMR's.

Soap Maker ships an update fortnightly, Candle ASMR every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 3, 2026 and June 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Soap Maker | Candle ASMR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (446 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soap-maker/id1636484183/reviews)** | [4.5 (144 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/candle-asmr/id1662089280/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **446** | 144 |
| Positive reviews | 26.7% of reviews | **60.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 263 MB | 287 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fuzhou Super Fantasy Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1720169889) | [Yeapp Yazilim Anonim Sirketi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1617620735) |

## What reviewers say

### Soap Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soap-maker/id1636484183)

Create beautiful, custom bars of soap with this realistic simulator. Mix colors, add garnishes, and enjoy the ASMR experience of cutting your creations. Perfect for anyone who enjoys creative crafting and satisfying visual effects.

**Highlights:** Realistic soap making simulation, Layering and color mixing, Adding garnishes, Cutting finished soap bars, ASMR experience, Previewing effects

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 😊 Fun and satisfying gameplay
- 👍 Enjoyable for passing time
- 🤩 Addictive and hard to stop playing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Excessive ads interrupting gameplay
- 🔄 Repetitive gameplay loop
- 📉 Lack of progress saving
- 🐌 Laggy performance
- 🚫 No option to remove ads

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and freezes
- Game does not save progress
- Confusing interface

**Requested features**

- Reduce the number of ads
- Implement an option to purchase ad removal


### Candle ASMR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/candle-asmr/id1662089280)

Merge candles to create new colors and expand your collection. Start earning in-game currency by managing your candle business. Build your own thriving candle kingdom.

**Highlights:** Merge candles, Create new candle colors, Earn in-game money, Build a candle kingdom, Unlock new candles

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Soap Maker free?

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

### Is Candle ASMR free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Soap Maker or Candle ASMR?

Soap Maker is rated higher. Soap Maker averages 4.6 out of 5 from 446 ratings, while Candle ASMR averages 4.5 from 144 ratings.

### Do Soap Maker or Candle ASMR have ads?

Soap Maker shows ads; Candle ASMR does not.

### Which is updated more often, Soap Maker or Candle ASMR?

Soap Maker ships an update fortnightly, and Candle ASMR every 10 days. Most recently, Soap Maker was updated on September 3, 2026 and Candle ASMR 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.*