Candela~ vs Nox Light
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Candela~
Create a warm and cozy atmosphere with realistic flickering candlelight, no flame needed. Perfect for setting a mood, reading, or relaxing in any environment, even when real candles aren't available.
- Realistic flickering light simulation
- Customizable warmth and glow
- Creates cozy ambiance
- Flame-free alternative
- Portable mood lighting
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Transform any space into a warm, inviting sanctuary with the gentle glow of candlelight – no flame required. Settling into a hotel room? Camping under the stars? Simply out of candles? Candela creates authentic, flickering light that brings instant coziness to any moment. Read by its soft glow, set a romantic mood, or unwind in the calming ambiance of natural firelight.
Nox Light
This utility app provides a powerful flashlight with multiple lighting modes and customizable features. It offers a home screen widget for quick access, an auto-off timer, and shake-to-toggle functionality. Users can also adjust brightness and speed, and customize screen light colors.
- 7 lighting modes (Normal, SOS, Strobe, Screen, Police, Candle, Dual)
- Home screen widget for one-tap control
- Auto-off timer up to 24 hours
- Shake to toggle functionality
- Adjustable brightness and speed
- Color customization for screen light
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Nox Light — a smart flashlight (torch) app that brings flashlight, lamp, and lantern into one. A fast, simple flashlight that turns on instantly when you need it. Beyond simple on/off, Nox Light offers 7 lighting modes for free. ◆ 7 Lighting Modes - Normal — standard flashlight / torch light - SOS — international distress signal (···---···), use as an emergency light - Strobe — rapid flash lighting - Screen — turn your screen into a light / lantern - Police — police siren-style strobe - Candle — warm, natural candle flicker effect - Dual — screen + flash together for maximum brightness ◆ Home Screen Widget - Turn the flashlight on/off with a single tap, right from your home screen — no need to open the app ◆ Smart Features - Auto-off timer — 1/5/10/30 min presets or custom (up to 24 hours) - Shake to toggle — turn on/off without touching the screen - Brightness & speed — adjust right on the main screen with a slider - Turn on at startup — flashlight on as soon as you open the app (optional) - 20 languages — pick the app language in Settings ◆ Color Customization (Screen, Candle, Police) - Presets + full color picker to choose any color - Police lets you pick two colors that alternate ◆ Safe & Battery-Friendly - Auto-off when app goes to background - Minimum permissions (camera flash only) - Keep screen on while active Camping lantern, emergency flashlight, night walks, power outages — Light up the dark with Nox Light, your free flashlight. flashlight, torch, LED light, lamp, lantern, emergency light, SOS
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Candela~ at none against Nox Light's shown. Candela~ also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and ratings volume (5 vs 1). Nox Light's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). On price, rating, 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Candela~ against 5.0 for Nox Light. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Candela~ has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
| Parameter | Candela~ | Nox Light |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (5 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | — | Every 4 days |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 0 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Arrowpoint Design | Jaewon Jung |
Customer experience
Candela~
Nox Light
In-app purchases
Candela~
No in-app purchases
Nox Light
No in-app purchases
