# Candle vs My Red Flag

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Candle at 12K against My Red Flag's 2. Candle also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and chart position (#188 vs unranked). My Red Flag's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Candle sells 24 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and My Red Flag sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

My Red Flag 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 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Candle ships an update fortnightly, My Red Flag every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Candle | My Red Flag |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/candle-couples-and-relationship/id6743355635/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-red-flag/id6763931005/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **12K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 67.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#188** | — |
| Size | 127 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Encore AI Labs, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1802415524) | [Alisa Balakirska](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895560199) |

## What reviewers say

### Candle

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

**Currently charting:** #188 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


### My Red Flag

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-red-flag/id6763931005)

Engage in fun debates about dating scenarios and compare relationship red flags with friends or a partner. This game helps explore compatibility, boundaries, and communication through interactive swipeable cards and opinion comparisons.

**Highlights:** Compare red flags and green flags, Test partner compatibility, Swipe through dating scenarios, Compare answers with QR code, Analyze relationship patterns, Explore boundaries and communication

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime Access | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Candle free?

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

### Is My Red Flag free?

My Red Flag is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Candle or My Red Flag?

My Red Flag is rated higher. Candle averages 4.8 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while My Red Flag averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Candle or My Red Flag have ads?

Neither Candle nor My Red Flag shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Candle or My Red Flag?

Candle ships an update fortnightly, and My Red Flag every 2 months. Most recently, Candle was updated on October 31, 2026 and My Red Flag on October 22, 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.*