# Zo vs Candle

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Zo at none against Candle's 27. Candle's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 14 months) and chart position (#81 vs unranked). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

Zo ships an update every 14 months, Candle fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Zo | Candle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.8 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/candle-couples-and-relationship/id6743355635/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **11K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 67.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 14 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#81** |
| Size | 54 MB | 98 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Shannan Berzack](https://appshunter.io/developer/1636766430) | [Encore AI Labs, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1802415524) |

## What reviewers say

### Zo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zo-order-drinks/id1636766428)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none


### Candle

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

**Currently charting:** #81 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 Zo free?

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

### Is Candle free?

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

### Do Zo or Candle have ads?

Neither Zo nor Candle shows ads.

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

Zo ships an update every 14 months, and Candle fortnightly. Most recently, Zo was updated on September 20, 2026 and Candle on September 24, 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.*