# Candle vs Us

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Candle | Us |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/candle-couples-and-relationship/id6743355635/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/us-together/id6764343947/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **12K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 67.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#159** | — |
| Size | 127 MB | 111 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Encore AI Labs, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1802415524) | [Lucas Steedman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895741189) |

## What reviewers say

### Candle

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

**Currently charting:** #159 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 (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $49.99 | 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 |

**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


### Us

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/us-together/id6764343947)

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.

**Highlights:** Shared date planning, Save date ideas, Store memories with photos, Build a shared story, Private and simple interface, Stay in sync with partner

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Candle free?

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

### Is Us free?

Us is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

Us is rated higher. Candle averages 4.8 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while Us averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Candle or Us have ads?

Neither Candle nor Us shows ads.

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

Candle ships an update fortnightly, and Us every 11 days. Most recently, Candle was updated on November 5, 2026 and Us on November 5, 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.*