# Candle vs Den

Candle and Den both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Den's written reviews are positive against 68% of Candle's. Candle's advantage is ratings volume (12K vs 26) and chart position (#171 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence 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 Den sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 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 Den. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Candle has 12K ratings behind it against 26, 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 100% of Den's.

Candle ships an update fortnightly, Den every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Candle | Den |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/candle-couples-and-relationship/id6743355635/reviews) | **[4.8 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/den-couples-app-and-widgets/id6760429911/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **12K** | 26 |
| Positive reviews | 67.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#171** | — |
| Size | 127 MB | 141 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) | [Borg Labs, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1884423655) |

## What reviewers say

### Candle

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

**Currently charting:** #171 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


### Den

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/den-couples-app-and-widgets/id6760429911)

This app offers a cozy space for couples to deepen their connection through daily activities, fun games, and shared memories. It features over 1,100 curated questions, interactive widgets, and customizable avatars to foster growth and fun together.

**Highlights:** 1,100+ curated questions, Daily activities and relationship goals, Interactive widgets (distance, time, selfies), Couples games (Guess Whose Photo, Pitch Dash), Customizable bear avatars, Shared couples journal and memory map, Encrypted and privacy-first design

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Den Premium Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Den Premium Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Den Premium Yearly (Special Offer) | $24.99 | per year |
| Den Premium Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Den Premium Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Small Honey Jar | $1.99 | one-time |
| Den Streak Restoration | $2.99 | one-time |
| Medium Honey Jar | $3.99 | one-time |
| Large Honey Jar | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Candle free?

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

### Is Den free?

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

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

Den is rated higher. Candle averages 4.8 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while Den averages 4.8 from 26 ratings.

### Do Candle or Den have ads?

Neither Candle nor Den shows ads.

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

Candle ships an update fortnightly, and Den every 11 days. Most recently, Candle was updated on October 29, 2026 and Den 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.*