# Candle vs Lovio

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 (#164 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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.

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.

Candle ships an update fortnightly, Lovio every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Candle | Lovio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/candle-couples-and-relationship/id6743355635/reviews)** | [4.6 (349 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lovio-couples-app-and-widgets/id6743631737/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **12K** | 349 |
| Positive reviews | **67.5% of reviews** | 37.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#164** | — |
| Size | 127 MB | 103 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Encore AI Labs, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1802415524) | [FOURPLEX SIA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1800947483) |

## What reviewers say

### Candle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/candle-couples-and-relationship/id6743355635)

**Currently charting:** #164 Top Grossing · Lifestyle (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (24)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Candle Pro - Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $89.99 | per year |
| Bag of Sparks (80) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Word Hint | $0.99 | one-time |
| Streak Reignite | $2.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Sparks (500) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pro Lifetime | $149.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Perfect app for long distance couples
- 👍 Unexpectedly great for reconnecting
- 👍 Low-commitment, high-impact way to encourage connection
- 👍 Doesn't require subscription for full use
- 👍 Fun games and prompts

**Requested features**

- Different decks or categories for prompts to mix things up


### Lovio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lovio-couples-app-and-widgets/id6743631737)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lovio Premium Monthly | $11.99 | per month |
| Lovio Premium Monthly - for 2 users | $11.99 | per month |
| Lovio Premium Monthly - for 2 users | $14.99 | per month |
| Lovio Premium Yearly - for 2 users! | $23.99 | per year |
| Lovio Premium Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Lovio Premium Yearly - for 2 users | $39.99 | per year |
| Lovio Premium Yearly - for 2 users | $39.99 | per year |
| Lovio Premium Yearly - for 2 users | $39.99 | per year |
| Lovio Premium Yearly | $59.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked 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 3, 2026 and Lovio on October 30, 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.*