# Candle vs The Quo

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: The Quo at none against Candle's 27. The Quo also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Candle's advantage is ratings volume (12K vs 1) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Candle sells 24 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. The Quo asks for nothing beyond the download.

The Quo 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, The Quo every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Candle | The Quo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/the-quo/id6783570964/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **12K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 67.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#166** | — |
| Size | 127 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Encore AI Labs, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1802415524) | [Benjamin Brandon](https://appshunter.io/developer/1863779953) |

## What reviewers say

### Candle

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

**Currently charting:** #166 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


### The Quo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-quo/id6783570964)

This app facilitates private rituals for couples to strengthen their bond. Users set promises and rewards, revealing them upon completion in a unique, intimate ceremony. It serves as a living record of commitment and affection, designed for privacy and focused connection.

**Highlights:** Set promises and rewards, Secretly seal rewards with hints, Reveal rewards in ceremony, Track chapters and progress, Vault for earned rewards, Private and ad-free experience

**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 The Quo free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Candle or The Quo?

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

### Do Candle or The Quo have ads?

Neither Candle nor The Quo shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Candle or The Quo?

Candle ships an update fortnightly, and The Quo every 2 months. Most recently, Candle was updated on October 29, 2026 and The Quo 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.*