Comparison

Candle vs Bloom Together

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Candle

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
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Candle – The Ultimate Couples Game for Staying Close Most relationships don’t end in one moment, they drift apart over time. Missed check-ins, surface-level conversations, busy lives, and routines replace real connection. Candle helps couples stay emotionally close through 1-minute daily rituals that bring back presence, play, and curiosity. Effortless Connection, Lasting Impact Whether you're long distance, busy, or just want to reconnect more deeply, Candle fits into your life. One minute a day is all it takes to strengthen your relationship. Conversation Starters That Matter - Swipe through meaningful, expert-designed questions - Unlock your partner’s answers to reflect, laugh, and grow together Daily Photo Prompts - Share real-time snapshots like BeReal, just for the two of you - Capture authentic moments and build a private photo journal - Create a visual history of your relationship over time- From lighthearted to deep, always have something to talk about Thumb Kisses - Tap your thumbs in sync to feel a gentle vibration - A playful way to say “I’m here,” even from miles away - Perfect for long-distance couples Curated Local Date Ideas (Beta) - 60+ unique ideas tailored to your location that refresh every week - Swipe to match on something new to try - Updated weekly with real-world, spontaneous experiences Games and Challenges - Play “Who’s More Likely,” fast-paced Q&As, and more - Discover new sides of each other in a low-pressure, fun format - Designed to spark joy and emotional connection Keep Your Streak, Keep Your Spark - Track daily check-ins and build a shared rhythm - Celebrate milestones and keep your momentum alive - Form long-term habits through small, consistent moments Perfect for Every Couple - Long-distance or living together - Just started dating or years in - Busy schedules or just needing more intentional time Private, Secure, and Ad-Free - No ads, no noise. Just time for each other - Encrypted and built privacy-first - Your memories stay between the two of you Why Couples Love Candle - Just one minute a day for real emotional impact - Based on relationship science and expert insights - Flexible for all stages of love and connection Download Candle today and bring back the spark, one question, one photo, one moment at a time. Visit: https://www.trycandle.app Privacy Policy: https://www.trycandle.app/privacy Terms: https://www.trycandle.app/terms Follow us: Instagram: @trycandle.app TikTok: @trycandle.app Reddit: r/candleapp Made with love in San Francisco. Shoutout to Fluent Emoji for the base icons!

About

Bloom Together

This app provides a private shared space for couples to save memories, stay connected daily, and grow together. Features include shared timelines, real-time doodling, couple games, and personalized suggestions for dates and conversations.

Highlights
  • Shared memory timeline
  • Real-time doodling
  • Couple games and conversation starters
  • Mood check-ins
  • Date idea suggestions
  • Future letters
  • Home screen widgets
Features
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Your relationship deserves more than chats and counters. Bloom Together is your private shared space as a couple - a place to save memories, stay connected every day, and grow together, whether you're side by side or miles apart. CORE EXPERIENCE MEMORIES - Save your moments in beautiful photo frames - Add captions, dates, and locations - Build a visual timeline of your relationship - Explore your story with the new Memories Map WIDGETS - See your partner, memories, and moments on your home and lock screen - Photo, doodle, countdown, and mood widgets - Stay connected at a glance, every day FUTURE LETTERS - Write letters to your future selves - Schedule for anniversaries, birthdays, or milestones - Open them together when the time comes STAY CONNECTED MOODS - Share how you feel with new mood check-ins - Stay emotionally in sync, even from a distance DATE IDEAS - Discover things to do together - Find inspiration for meaningful time, anywhere EVENTS - Track anniversaries and important dates - Never miss a moment that matters HAVE FUN TOGETHER LIVE DOODLE - Draw together in real time - Send doodles directly to your partner’s widget COUPLE GAMES - Thousands of questions across multiple modes - From lighthearted to deep conversations SMART SUGGESTIONS - Get personalized ideas for activities, gifts, and conversations - Learn what works best for your relationship over time MAKE IT YOURS - Customize with premium themes - Full privacy controls, with optional AI features - One subscription unlocks everything for both partners BLOOM PLUS One partner upgrades. Both unlock everything. - Unlimited features and content - All widgets, memories, and games - Premium letters and themes Subscription options available monthly, yearly, or lifetime. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID settings. --- Perfect for long distance couples, new couples, and those who want to grow together. Download Bloom Together and start building your relationship, every day. --- Privacy Policy: https://www.bloomcouples.app/privacy Terms of Service: https://www.bloomcouples.app/terms Support: support@bloomcouples.app Website: https://www.bloomcouples.app

Screenshots

Candle4 screens
Bloom Together4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Candle at 12K against Bloom Together's 341. Candle also leads on chart position (#167 vs unranked). Bloom Together's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Candle sells 24 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Bloom Together sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Candle against 4.8 for Bloom Together. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Candle has 12K ratings behind it against 341, 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 75% of Bloom Together's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Candle ships an update fortnightly, Bloom Together weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Candle versus Bloom Together: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCandleBloom Together
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (12K ratings)4.8 (341 ratings) — better
Positive reviews67.5% of reviews75.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings12K — better341
Update frequencyFortnightlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
Best chart rank#167 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.416.4
Further details — not scored
Size127 MB125 MB
Age rating17++17
DeveloperEncore AI Labs, Inc.Krish Singhania

Customer experience

Candle

All ratings11,637 ratings
Positive94.0%
Neutral2.6%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews594 reviews
Positive67.5%
Neutral8.6%
Negative23.9%

Bloom Together

All ratings338 ratings
Positive95.6%
Neutral1.8%
Negative2.7%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral6.3%
Negative18.8%

Bugs and requests

Candle

Requested features

1 request
  • Different decks or categories for prompts to mix things up

Bloom Together

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

24 purchases

Candle

Subscriptions19
  • Pro Weekly$3.997 Days
  • Pro Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Premium Weekly$4.997 Days
Show 16 more
  • Pro Weekly$5.997 Days
  • Premium Weekly$5.997 Days
  • Premium Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Premium Monthly2 variants$12.991 Month
  • Premium Monthly3 Days trial$12.991 Month
  • Premium Monthly$14.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$29.991 Year
  • Candle Pro - Yearly$29.991 Year
  • Premium Yearly2 variants$39.991 Year
  • Premium Yearly3 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Premium Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Premium Yearly7 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Premium Yearly$49.991 Year
  • Premium Yearly$59.991 Year
  • Premium Yearly3 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Premium Yearly$89.991 Year
One-time5
  • Bag of Sparks (80)$0.99
  • Word Hint$0.99
  • Streak Reignite$2.99
Show 2 more
  • Bag of Sparks (500)$4.99
  • Pro Lifetime$149.99
5 purchases

Bloom Together

Subscriptions4
  • Bloom Plus Weekly$3.997 Days
  • Bloom Plus Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Bloom Plus Yearly$29.991 Year
Show 1 more
  • Bloom Plus Yearly3 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Bloom Plus Lifetime$89.99

Questions

Is Candle free?
Candle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bloom Together free?
Bloom Together is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Candle or Bloom Together?
Bloom Together is rated higher. Candle averages 4.8 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while Bloom Together averages 4.8 from 341 ratings.
Do Candle or Bloom Together have ads?
Neither Candle nor Bloom Together shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Candle or Bloom Together?
Candle ships an update fortnightly, and Bloom Together weekly. Most recently, Candle was updated on October 28, 2026 and Bloom Together on October 25, 2026.

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