# Candle vs SoulTie

The clearest difference is rating: Candle at 4.8 against SoulTie's 4.1. Candle also leads on ratings volume (12K vs 11) and chart position (#173 vs unranked). SoulTie's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). 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 SoulTie sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Candle holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Candle has 12K ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Candle ships an update fortnightly, SoulTie every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Candle | SoulTie |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/candle-couples-and-relationship/id6743355635/reviews)** | [4.1 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soultie/id6759351654/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **12K** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | 67.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#173** | — |
| Size | 127 MB | 57 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Encore AI Labs, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1802415524) | [Amirreza KHODDAM](https://appshunter.io/developer/1772945773) |

## What reviewers say

### Candle

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

**Currently charting:** #173 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


### SoulTie

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soultie/id6759351654)

This app helps couples improve their communication and understanding, especially during disagreements. It offers guided conversations, private mood sharing, and reminders for appreciation to foster emotional safety and connection.

**Highlights:** Guided conversation assistance during disagreements, Private mood sharing for emotional awareness, Appreciation and gratitude reminders, Helps prevent misunderstandings and escalation, Designed for daily use in real relationships

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SoulTie Monthly Subscription | $7.99 | per month |
| SoulTie Yearly | $24.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Candle free?

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

### Is SoulTie free?

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

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

Candle is rated higher. Candle averages 4.8 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while SoulTie averages 4.1 from 11 ratings.

### Do Candle or SoulTie have ads?

Neither Candle nor SoulTie shows ads.

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

Candle ships an update fortnightly, and SoulTie every 2 weeks. Most recently, Candle was updated on November 4, 2026 and SoulTie on October 31, 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.*