Comparison

Candle vs Lovio

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Candle

This app helps couples deepen their connection through quick daily rituals. Engage with meaningful questions, share private photos, play games, and discover local date ideas to foster presence and curiosity in your relationship.

Highlights
  • Daily conversation starters
  • Private photo sharing
  • Syncing thumb kisses
  • Local date ideas
  • Relationship games and challenges
  • Daily check-in streaks
Features
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Candle – The Ultimate Couples Game for Staying Close Most relationships don’t end in one moment, they drift apart over time. Missed check-ins, surface-level conversations, busy lives, and routines replace real connection. Candle helps couples stay emotionally close through 1-minute daily rituals that bring back presence, play, and curiosity. Effortless Connection, Lasting Impact Whether you're long distance, busy, or just want to reconnect more deeply, Candle fits into your life. One minute a day is all it takes to strengthen your relationship. Conversation Starters That Matter - Swipe through meaningful, expert-designed questions - Unlock your partner’s answers to reflect, laugh, and grow together Daily Photo Prompts - Share real-time snapshots like BeReal, just for the two of you - Capture authentic moments and build a private photo journal - Create a visual history of your relationship over time- From lighthearted to deep, always have something to talk about Thumb Kisses - Tap your thumbs in sync to feel a gentle vibration - A playful way to say “I’m here,” even from miles away - Perfect for long-distance couples Curated Local Date Ideas (Beta) - 60+ unique ideas tailored to your location that refresh every week - Swipe to match on something new to try - Updated weekly with real-world, spontaneous experiences Games and Challenges - Play “Who’s More Likely,” fast-paced Q&As, and more - Discover new sides of each other in a low-pressure, fun format - Designed to spark joy and emotional connection Keep Your Streak, Keep Your Spark - Track daily check-ins and build a shared rhythm - Celebrate milestones and keep your momentum alive - Form long-term habits through small, consistent moments Perfect for Every Couple - Long-distance or living together - Just started dating or years in - Busy schedules or just needing more intentional time Private, Secure, and Ad-Free - No ads, no noise. Just time for each other - Encrypted and built privacy-first - Your memories stay between the two of you Why Couples Love Candle - Just one minute a day for real emotional impact - Based on relationship science and expert insights - Flexible for all stages of love and connection Download Candle today and bring back the spark, one question, one photo, one moment at a time. Visit: https://www.trycandle.app Privacy Policy: https://www.trycandle.app/privacy Terms: https://www.trycandle.app/terms Follow us: Instagram: @trycandle.app TikTok: @trycandle.app Reddit: r/candleapp Made with love in San Francisco. Shoutout to Fluent Emoji for the base icons!

About

Lovio

Stay connected with your partner through shared widgets, fun quizzes, and collaborative date planning. This app helps couples build a shared life, save memories, and keep the spark alive, whether near or far.

Highlights
  • Shared widgets with real-time drawing
  • Collaborative date planning and bucket list
  • Daily questions and couple quizzes
  • Memory scrapbook and days together tracker
  • Sticky love notes for sweet messages
Features
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Lovio is the all-in-one couples app for staying close, having fun, and building a shared life. Send drawings to your partner’s widget, answer daily questions, play couple quizzes, plan date ideas, track days together, and save your memories—whether you live together or are long distance. Pair once. Everything syncs between the two of you. Why couples love Lovio: PAIR WITH YOUR PARTNER: Connect inside the app and unlock a shared experience. Everything syncs between you two - widgets, dates, memories, and more. CUTE LOVE WIDGETS: - Days Together counter to celebrate every moment - Drawing Widget - the viral feature that lets you doodle on your partner's screen in real-time - Memory Display Widget that displays your latest photo-memory on your screens COLLABORATIVE DATE PLANNING: No more "I don't know, what do you want to do?" Start a date ideas generation session together, swipe through various ideas, and find the perfect date you'll both love whether you are close or long distance. STICKY LOVE NOTES: Send sweet messages that appear on your partner's screen. Little surprises that make big moments. SHARED BUCKET LIST: Save date ideas you want to try later. Your relationship wishlist in one place. COUPLES QUIZZES: Fun mini quizzes designed specifically for couples - learn more about each other and strengthen your bond. MEMORY SCRAPBOOK: Turn your dates into a beautiful digital journal. Add photos, notes, and moments you'll want to revisit forever. DAILY SPARK & STREAK: Answer unique & creative questions about each other and your relationship daily to keep the streak and spark alive. Ready to level up your relationship? Download Lovio now and experience the couples app that keeps you connected and turns every moment into a lasting memory. Terms of use: https://getlovio.app/terms Privacy policy: https://getlovio.app/privacy

Screenshots

Candle4 screens
Lovio4 screens

Verdict

The call

Candle and Lovio both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 68% of Candle's written reviews are positive against 38% of Lovio's. Candle also leads on ratings volume (12K vs 349) and chart position (#163 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Candle sells 24 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Lovio sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Candle holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Candle has 12K ratings behind it against 349, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of Candle's written reviews are positive against 38% of Lovio's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Candle ships an update fortnightly, Lovio every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Candle versus Lovio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCandleLovio
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (12K ratings) — better4.6 (349 ratings)
Positive reviews67.5% of reviews — better37.5% of reviews
Number of ratings12K — better349
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
Best chart rank#163 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.416.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size127 MB103 MB
Age rating17+9+
DeveloperEncore AI Labs, Inc.FOURPLEX SIA

Customer experience

Candle

All ratings11,637 ratings
Positive94.0%
Neutral2.6%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews594 reviews
Positive67.5%
Neutral8.6%
Negative23.9%

Lovio

All ratings349 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral4.9%
Negative5.2%
Written reviews64 reviews
Positive37.5%
Neutral10.9%
Negative51.6%

Bugs and requests

Candle

Requested features

1 request
  • Different decks or categories for prompts to mix things up

Lovio

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

24 purchases

Candle

Subscriptions19
  • Pro Weekly$3.997 Days
  • Pro Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Premium Weekly$4.997 Days
Show 16 more
  • Pro Weekly$5.997 Days
  • Premium Weekly$5.997 Days
  • Premium Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Premium Monthly2 variants$12.991 Month
  • Premium Monthly3 Days trial$12.991 Month
  • Premium Monthly$14.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$29.991 Year
  • Candle Pro - Yearly$29.991 Year
  • Premium Yearly2 variants$39.991 Year
  • Premium Yearly3 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Premium Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Premium Yearly7 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Premium Yearly$49.991 Year
  • Premium Yearly$59.991 Year
  • Premium Yearly3 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Premium Yearly$89.991 Year
One-time5
  • Bag of Sparks (80)$0.99
  • Word Hint$0.99
  • Streak Reignite$2.99
Show 2 more
  • Bag of Sparks (500)$4.99
  • Pro Lifetime$149.99
9 purchases

Lovio

Subscriptions9
  • Lovio Premium Monthly2 variants$11.991 Month
  • Lovio Premium Monthly - for 2 users3 Days trial$11.991 Month
  • Lovio Premium Monthly - for 2 users$14.991 Month
Show 6 more
  • Lovio Premium Yearly - for 2 users!$23.991 Year
  • Lovio Premium Yearly$29.991 Year
  • Lovio Premium Yearly - for 2 users2 variants$39.991 Year
  • Lovio Premium Yearly - for 2 users3 Days trial2 variants$39.991 Year
  • Lovio Premium Yearly - for 2 users7 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Lovio Premium Yearly$59.991 Year

Questions

Is Candle free?
Candle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lovio free?
Lovio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Candle or Lovio?
Candle is rated higher. Candle averages 4.8 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while Lovio averages 4.6 from 349 ratings.
Do Candle or Lovio have ads?
Neither Candle nor Lovio shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Candle or Lovio?
Candle ships an update fortnightly, and Lovio every 10 days. Most recently, Candle was updated on November 2, 2026 and Lovio on October 30, 2026.

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