# Candle vs Three Flags

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Three Flags at none against Candle's 27. Three Flags also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 68%) and update cadence (every 2 days vs fortnightly). Candle's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (12K vs 6). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

Three Flags holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Candle has 12K ratings behind it against 6, 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 100% of Three Flags's.

Candle ships an update fortnightly, Three Flags every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Candle | Three Flags |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/candle-couples-and-relationship/id6743355635/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/three-flags-date-night-ideas/id6759357799/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **12K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 67.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#172** | — |
| Size | 127 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Encore AI Labs, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1802415524) | [DA 140 Solutions LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1878273086) |

## What reviewers say

### Candle

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

**Currently charting:** #172 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


### Three Flags

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/three-flags-date-night-ideas/id6759357799)

Discover highly-rated bars, restaurants, museums, and events recommended by your friends. Save favorite spots and plan memorable dates. Get real-world plans, not just swipes, with trusted recommendations.

**Highlights:** Live map of date spots color-coded by friend ratings, Reviews detailing date suitability (first date, anniversary, casual), Save events and places to a personal list, Discover local events happening this week, Follow friends to see their ratings and reviews, Add your own reviews with photos, price, and vibe, Photo previews of venues

**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 Three Flags free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Candle or Three Flags?

Three Flags is rated higher. Candle averages 4.8 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while Three Flags averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do Candle or Three Flags have ads?

Three Flags shows ads; Candle does not.

### Which is updated more often, Candle or Three Flags?

Candle ships an update fortnightly, and Three Flags every 2 days. Most recently, Candle was updated on October 26, 2026 and Three Flags on October 23, 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.*