# Candle vs Nestly

The clearest difference is rating: Candle at 4.8 against Nestly's 4.2. Candle also leads on ratings volume (12K vs 20) and review sentiment (68% vs 50%). Nestly's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Candle sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Nestly sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Candle holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Candle has 12K ratings behind it against 20, 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 50% of Nestly's.

Candle ships an update fortnightly, Nestly weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Candle | Nestly |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/candle-couples-and-relationship/id6743355635/reviews)** | [4.2 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nestly-couples-app/id6758242184/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **12K** | 20 |
| Positive reviews | **67.6% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#180** | — |
| Size | 127 MB | 80 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Encore AI Labs, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1802415524) | [Gonzalo Scenna](https://appshunter.io/developer/1871717159) |

## What reviewers say

### Candle

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

**Currently charting:** #180 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


### Nestly

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nestly-couples-app/id6758242184)

This app helps couples strengthen their connection through shared activities and creative expression. Build a virtual world together, express feelings, and create special moments without constant messaging.

**Highlights:** Shared virtual pet care, Real-time collaborative drawing, Mood sharing, Special message creation, Daily connection rituals

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PRO / Week | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| PRO / Week | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| PRO / Week | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| PRO / Week | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| PRO / Week | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| PRO / Month | $9.99 | per month |
| PRO / Year | $29.99 | per year |
| PRO / Year | $29.99 | per year |
| PRO / Year | $39.99 | per year |
| Game Hint | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Candle free?

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

### Is Nestly free?

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

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

Candle is rated higher. Candle averages 4.8 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while Nestly averages 4.2 from 20 ratings.

### Do Candle or Nestly have ads?

Neither Candle nor Nestly shows ads.

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

Candle ships an update fortnightly, and Nestly weekly. Most recently, Candle was updated on November 12, 2026 and Nestly 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.*