# Buffet Boss vs Candle ASMR

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Candle ASMR at none against Buffet Boss's 5. Candle ASMR also leads on ads (none vs shown). Buffet Boss's advantage is ratings volume (2.5K vs 144). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Buffet Boss sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Candle ASMR asks for nothing beyond the download.

Buffet Boss holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Buffet Boss has 2.5K ratings behind it against 144, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 61% and 60% positive.

Buffet Boss ships an update fortnightly, Candle ASMR every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Buffet Boss | Candle ASMR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buffet-boss/id1641250955/reviews)** | [4.5 (144 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/candle-asmr/id1662089280/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.5K** | 144 |
| Positive reviews | **60.9% of reviews** | 60.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 239 MB | 287 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Chillspot Oy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1686542242) | [Yeapp Yazilim Anonim Sirketi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1617620735) |

## What reviewers say

### Buffet Boss

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buffet-boss/id1641250955)

Manage a restaurant, serve customers, and become a top entrepreneur. Cook, bartend, and manage staff to build your empire and overcome challenges in this realistic simulator.

**Highlights:** Build a restaurant empire, Manage staff and service, Cook and serve dishes, Upgrade machines and tables, Open new restaurants, Invest and become a boss

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Tickets Small Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Tickets Big Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| No Ads and Tickets | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🚀 Quick progression through levels
- 💰 Generous rewards for watching ads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- ⏱️ Levels can be completed too quickly
- 💤 Lack of new content updates

**Reported bugs**

- Incomplete task tracking
- Issues with money collection mechanics
- Freezing and crashing on some devices

**Requested features**

- More restaurant levels and content
- Ability to save progress across devices
- Option to disable ads or pay for ad-free version


### 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, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Buffet Boss free?

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

### Is Candle ASMR free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Buffet Boss or Candle ASMR?

Buffet Boss is rated higher. Buffet Boss averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.5K ratings, while Candle ASMR averages 4.5 from 144 ratings.

### Do Buffet Boss or Candle ASMR have ads?

Buffet Boss shows ads; Candle ASMR does not.

### Which is updated more often, Buffet Boss or Candle ASMR?

Buffet Boss ships an update fortnightly, and Candle ASMR every 10 days. Most recently, Buffet Boss was updated on October 27, 2026 and Candle ASMR on October 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.*