# Candle vs Long Goodbye

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Candle at 68% against Long Goodbye's 0%. Candle also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.7) and ratings volume (12K vs 3). Long Goodbye's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly). 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 Long Goodbye sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Candle holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Candle has 12K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of Candle's written reviews are positive against 0% of Long Goodbye's.

Candle ships an update fortnightly, Long Goodbye every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Candle | Long Goodbye |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/candle-couples-and-relationship/id6743355635/reviews)** | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/long-goodbye-couple-widget/id6783868588/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **12K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **67.5% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#178** | — |
| Size | 127 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Encore AI Labs, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1802415524) | [Adelyons Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1889366918) |

## What reviewers say

### Candle

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

**Currently charting:** #178 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


### Long Goodbye

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/long-goodbye-couple-widget/id6783868588)

This app keeps your partner close on your home screen with their local time, a "thinking of you" tap, and a countdown to your reunion. It offers a warm presence without the pressure of constant communication, perfect for long-distance couples.

**Highlights:** Couple widget for home screen, Partner's local time display, "Thinking of you" tap feature, Reunion countdown timer, Photo moments postcards, Designed for long-distance relationships

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Together+ Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Together+ Annual | $59.99 | per year |
| Together+ Lifetime | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Candle free?

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

### Is Long Goodbye free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Candle or Long Goodbye?

Candle is rated higher. Candle averages 4.8 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while Long Goodbye averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do Candle or Long Goodbye have ads?

Neither Candle nor Long Goodbye shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Candle or Long Goodbye?

Candle ships an update fortnightly, and Long Goodbye every 4 days. Most recently, Candle was updated on October 30, 2026 and Long Goodbye on October 25, 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.*