DotDecoClock vs I Lit A Candle
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DotDecoClock
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DotDecoClock is a unique app that blends pixel-style design into both a clock and an interior decor piece. While decorating your room with pixel art, you can easily customize the display with simple controls, creating a design that is uniquely yours. Main Features: ・Pixel Art Design: Displays time in a retro pixel art style, functioning both as a clock and as a design element. DotDecoClock is a new type of app that combines a stylish interior design with the functionality of a digital clock. It adds a personal touch to your living space while bringing the joy of viewing time in a unique way. Image provided by : Unsplash（Arnel Hasanovic https://unsplash.com/arnelhasanovic, Alexandra Gorn https://unsplash.com/alexagorn, Roman Bozhko https://unsplash.com/romanbozhko）, rawpixel.com / Freepik
I Lit A Candle
This app helps forgetful individuals monitor their candle burn times. It features a lock screen timer and Siri integration for easy activation, preventing candles from being left unattended.
- Lock screen burn-time clock
- Siri voice activation
- Never forget to blow out candles
- Monitor candle burn duration
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If you're forgetful, but love candles, this app is for you. Start a burn-time clock that helps you monitor how long your candle has been burning from your lock screen. You can conveniently start your burn-time clock by saying "I lit a candle" to Siri. Never accidentally leave the house with a candle going again!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: I Lit A Candle at none against DotDecoClock's shown. DotDecoClock's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 26.1). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
DotDecoClock ships an update monthly, I Lit A Candle every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DotDecoClock | I Lit A Candle |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 26.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 73 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Haruya Ishiguro | Natalie Taylor |
In-app purchases
DotDecoClock
No in-app purchases
I Lit A Candle
No in-app purchases
