# Burn Time vs Candalert

The clearest difference is update cadence: Candalert at every 3 days against Burn Time's every 5 weeks. Candalert also leads on ratings volume (10 vs 1). Burn Time's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.5). On price, rating, ads 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 — 5.0 for Burn Time against 5.0 for Candalert. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Candalert has 10 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Burn Time ships an update every 5 weeks, Candalert every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Burn Time | Candalert |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/burn-time/id6445925808/reviews) | [5.0 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/candalert-your-smart-candle/id6560104836/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **10** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 54 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kai Kizzie](https://appshunter.io/developer/1674918182) | [Random Bits Studio LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1575633352) |

## What reviewers say

### Burn Time

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/burn-time/id6445925808)

Manage your candle collection and schedule burn times. Discover new candle brands and shop curated selections. Keep your favorite candles organized and always remember when to light them.

**Highlights:** Candle portfolio management, Burn time scheduling, Favorite candles, Discover emerging candle brands, Shop curated candle selections

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Candalert

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/candalert-your-smart-candle/id6560104836)

This app provides real-time monitoring and alerts for candle usage, notifying you if a candle has been burning too long or if you leave home with one lit. It helps prevent fire hazards and ensures safe, responsible candle use with customizable timers and location tracking.

**Highlights:** Real-time candle monitoring, Timer setup with one tap, Location-based proximity alerts, Customizable reminder intervals, Snooze function for alerts, Toggle candle status and location

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Necessary app for candle users
- 👍 Easy to use and set up
- 🔒 Provides peace of mind and safety
- 💡 Customizable alert intervals
- 👍 Straightforward interface


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Burn Time free?

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

### Is Candalert free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Burn Time or Candalert?

Burn Time and Candalert are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 10 ratings respectively.

### Do Burn Time or Candalert have ads?

Neither Burn Time nor Candalert shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Burn Time or Candalert?

Burn Time ships an update every 5 weeks, and Candalert every 3 days. Most recently, Burn Time was updated on November 3, 2026 and Candalert on November 4, 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.*