# Candle vs Booboo

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Booboo at none against Candle's 27. Booboo also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs fortnightly). Candle's advantage is ratings volume (12K vs 14) and review sentiment (68% vs 50%). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Candle sells 24 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Booboo asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Candle against 4.6 for Booboo. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Candle has 12K ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 68% of Candle's written reviews are positive against 50% of Booboo's.

Candle ships an update fortnightly, Booboo every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Candle | Booboo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/candle-couples-and-relationship/id6743355635/reviews)** | [4.6 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/booboo-relationship-app/id6748623197/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **12K** | 14 |
| Positive reviews | **67.5% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#178** | — |
| Size | 127 MB | 94 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Encore AI Labs, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1802415524) | [Future Nostalgia Studios, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1788047630) |

## What reviewers say

### Candle

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

**Currently charting:** #178 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


### Booboo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/booboo-relationship-app/id6748623197)

This app offers a private space for couples to deepen their connection. Share moods, maintain a shared diary, and care for a virtual pet together. It's designed for emotional closeness and gentle growth.

**Highlights:** Ghost mood tracker, Shared diary for notes and memories, Virtual cat care, Daily check-in reminders, Emotional growth tracking, Private and safe environment

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Candle free?

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

### Is Booboo free?

Booboo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Candle or Booboo?

Candle is rated higher. Candle averages 4.8 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while Booboo averages 4.6 from 14 ratings.

### Do Candle or Booboo have ads?

Neither Candle nor Booboo shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Candle or Booboo?

Candle ships an update fortnightly, and Booboo every 2 days. Most recently, Candle was updated on November 1, 2026 and Booboo on October 28, 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.*