# Candle vs Bloom Together

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Candle at 12K against Bloom Together's 361. Candle also leads on chart position (#170 vs unranked). Bloom Together's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

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.

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 361, 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.

Candle ships an update fortnightly, Bloom Together weekly. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Candle | Bloom Together |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/candle-couples-and-relationship/id6743355635/reviews) | **[4.8 (361 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bloom-together-couples-app/id6760342946/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **12K** | 361 |
| Positive reviews | 67.5% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#170** | — |
| Size | 127 MB | 125 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 16.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | +17 |
| Developer | [Encore AI Labs, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1802415524) | [Krish Singhania](https://appshunter.io/developer/1867985093) |

## What reviewers say

### Candle

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

**Currently charting:** #170 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


### Bloom Together

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bloom-together-couples-app/id6760342946)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bloom Plus Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Bloom Plus Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Bloom Plus Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Bloom Plus Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Bloom Plus Lifetime | $89.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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 361 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 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.*