# Candle vs Betta Care

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Candle at 68% against Betta Care's 33%. Candle also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (12K vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Candle sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Betta Care sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Candle holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Candle has 12K ratings behind it against 3, 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 33% of Betta Care's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Candle | Betta Care |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/candle-couples-and-relationship/id6743355635/reviews)** | [4.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/betta-care-fish-tracker/id6745446179/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **12K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **67.6% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#199** | — |
| Size | 127 MB | 78 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 16.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Encore AI Labs, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1802415524) | [Lahiru Amarasooriya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1761032849) |

## What reviewers say

### Candle

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

**Currently charting:** #199 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 (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $49.99 | 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 |

**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


### Betta Care

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/betta-care-fish-tracker/id6745446179)

Easily manage your betta fish's health and routines. Track feedings, moods, and water changes with helpful reminders and AI insights. Keep all your fish care information organized in one place for healthier aquatic pets.

**Highlights:** Track feedings, Log moods and behavior, Water change reminders, Betta AI chat, Data backup and restore, Unlimited betta profiles

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Betta Care Pro (Monthly) | $0.99 | per month |
| Betta Care Pro (Yearly) | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Candle free?

Candle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Betta Care free?

Betta Care is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Candle or Betta Care?

Candle is rated higher. Candle averages 4.8 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while Betta Care averages 4.3 from 3 ratings.

### Do Candle or Betta Care have ads?

Neither Candle nor Betta Care shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Candle or Betta Care?

Candle ships an update fortnightly, and Betta Care fortnightly. Most recently, Candle was updated on November 7, 2026 and Betta Care on November 5, 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.*