Candle vs Us
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Daily conversation starters
- Private photo sharing
- Syncing thumb kisses
- Local date ideas
- Relationship games and challenges
- Daily check-in streaks
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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!
Us
A private shared space for couples to plan dates, save ideas, and cherish memories. Keep track of restaurants, movies, and special moments, building a shared story together.
- Shared date planning
- Save date ideas
- Store memories with photos
- Build a shared story
- Private and simple interface
- Stay in sync with partner
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Everything you share, in one place. Us is a shared space for couples to plan dates, save ideas, and keep memories - together. Whether it’s a restaurant you want to try, a movie for tonight, or a moment you don’t want to forget, us keeps it all in one simple, beautiful place. Plan together Save date ideas, places to go, and things to do—so you never run out of “what should we do?” Keep your memories Add photos and moments as they happen, and build your story over time. Stay in sync Everything is shared, always up to date, for both of you. Simple, private, just for you two No noise. No feeds. Just your life, together. Made for couples. Built for us.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Us at none against Candle's 10. Us also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Candle's advantage is ratings volume (12K vs 1) and chart position (#159 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. Candle sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Us asks for nothing beyond the download.
Us 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Candle ships an update fortnightly, Us every 11 days. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.
| Parameter | Candle | Us |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (12K ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 67.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 12K — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 11 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #159 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 127 MB | 111 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Encore AI Labs, Inc. | Lucas Steedman |
Customer experience
Candle
Us
Bugs and requests
Candle
Requested features
1 request- Different decks or categories for prompts to mix things up
Us
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Candle
- Pro Weekly$4.997 Days
- Premium Weekly$4.997 Days
- Premium Monthly$12.991 Month
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- Premium Yearly$39.991 Year
- Premium Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year
- Premium Yearly7 Days trial$49.991 Year
- Bag of Sparks (80)$0.99
- Word Hint$0.99
- Streak Reignite$2.99
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- Bag of Sparks (500)$4.99
Us
No in-app purchases









