Comparison

Candle vs Dibsi

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Daily conversation starters
  • Private photo sharing
  • Syncing thumb kisses
  • Local date ideas
  • Relationship games and challenges
  • Daily check-in streaks
Features
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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!

About

Dibsi

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Dibsi is the easiest way to find a salon and book an appointment. Browse salons near you, see real prices and opening hours, pick the service and stylist you want, and confirm your slot in a few taps. No phone calls, no waiting for a reply. BOOK IN SECONDS - Search salons by name, location or category: hair, nails, makeup, barber, brows and lashes, hair removal - See every service with its exact price and duration before you book - Choose your preferred stylist, or let the salon assign one - Pick from real available time slots, updated live from the salon's calendar MANAGE YOUR APPOINTMENTS - All your upcoming and past bookings in one place - Reminders before every appointment so you never miss one - Need to change something? Propose a new time or cancel directly from the app - Rate your visit afterwards and help others choose DISCOVER SALONS - Photos, services, prices and opening hours for every salon - Map view to find what is close to you - Save your favourite salon for faster booking next time BUILT FOR SALONS TOO Salon owners and staff use Dibsi to manage their calendar, services, team and clients. Bookings made in the app land straight in the salon's schedule. YOUR ACCOUNT Sign in with Apple, Google or an email address. Available in English, Albanian and Italian. You can edit or delete your account at any time from your profile. Questions? support@dibsiapp.com

Screenshots

Candle4 screens
Dibsi3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dibsi at none against Candle's 27. Dibsi also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly). Candle's advantage is chart position (#151 vs unranked). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Candle ships an update fortnightly, Dibsi every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Candle versus Dibsi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCandleDibsi
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (12K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews67.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings12K — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#151 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.415.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size126 MB34 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperEncore AI Labs, Inc.Emilio Shahaj

Bugs and requests

Candle

Requested features

1 request
  • Different decks or categories for prompts to mix things up

Dibsi

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

24 purchases

Candle

Subscriptions19
  • Pro Weekly$3.997 Days
  • Pro Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Premium Weekly$4.997 Days
Show 16 more
  • Pro Weekly$5.997 Days
  • Premium Weekly$5.997 Days
  • Premium Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Premium Monthly2 variants$12.991 Month
  • Premium Monthly3 Days trial$12.991 Month
  • Premium Monthly$14.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$29.991 Year
  • Candle Pro - Yearly$29.991 Year
  • Premium Yearly2 variants$39.991 Year
  • Premium Yearly3 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Premium Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Premium Yearly7 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Premium Yearly$49.991 Year
  • Premium Yearly$59.991 Year
  • Premium Yearly3 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Premium Yearly$89.991 Year
One-time5
  • Bag of Sparks (80)$0.99
  • Word Hint$0.99
  • Streak Reignite$2.99
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  • Bag of Sparks (500)$4.99
  • Pro Lifetime$149.99
None

Dibsi

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Candle free?
Candle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dibsi free?
Dibsi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Candle or Dibsi have ads?
Neither Candle nor Dibsi shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Candle or Dibsi?
Candle ships an update fortnightly, and Dibsi every 5 days. Most recently, Candle was updated on October 21, 2026 and Dibsi on October 16, 2026.

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