# Appvent vs Candle HD

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Appvent at 85% against Candle HD's 35%. Appvent also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.6) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). Candle HD's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (44 vs 6). On price, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Candle HD sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Appvent asks for nothing beyond the download.

Appvent holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Candle HD has 44 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of Appvent's written reviews are positive against 35% of Candle HD's.

Appvent ships an update every 6 months, Candle HD every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Appvent | Candle HD |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/appvent/id478874400/reviews)** | [2.6 (44 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/candle-hd-relaxing-flame/id897880341/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **44** |
| Positive reviews | **84.8% of reviews** | 35.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 38 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [d-SIRE GmbH & Co. KG](https://appshunter.io/developer/478874403) | [Eirik Berntsen](https://appshunter.io/developer/744277889) |

## What reviewers say

### Appvent

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/appvent/id478874400)

Simulate a candle flame on your device, controllable by gestures like snapping fingers or blowing. Enhance the ambiance with background music, including romantic piano tunes or your own playlists. Share the romantic experience with friends.

**Highlights:** Gesture-controlled candle lighting and extinguishing, Finger snap to light, Blow out the flame, Background music playback, Device rotation mimics flame movement, Sharing functions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Candle HD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/candle-hd-relaxing-flame/id897880341)

Experience a realistic, high-definition burning candle simulation on your device. This app provides a beautiful visual ambiance, perfect for expressing support or adding a touch of warmth. Easily light and extinguish the flame with a simple tap.

**Highlights:** High-definition realistic candle simulation, Interactive flame control (light/extinguish), Pocket-sized ambiance, Visual expression of support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Appvent free?

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

### Is Candle HD free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Appvent or Candle HD?

Appvent is rated higher. Appvent averages 4.8 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Candle HD averages 2.6 from 44 ratings.

### Do Appvent or Candle HD have ads?

Candle HD shows ads; Appvent does not.

### Which is updated more often, Appvent or Candle HD?

Appvent ships an update every 6 months, and Candle HD every 2 months. Most recently, Appvent was updated on October 21, 2026 and Candle HD on October 22, 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.*