Comparison

Candle vs oxvegas

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

oxvegas

Discover Oxford's nightlife with real-time updates on wait times, cover charges, and drink menus. Earn rewards by checking into partner bars and get home safely with quick access to ride options.

Highlights
  • Real-time wait times and crowd levels
  • Cover charges and drink menus
  • Rewards for checking into partner bars
  • Safe ride options
  • Push alerts for line drops and popular bars
Features
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The #1 nightlife app for Miami University students. Find what's happening tonight: Live crowd levels, wait times, and cover charges at every bar in Oxford. Check out drink menus, upcoming events, and specials before you leave your place. Core Features: - Real-time crowd status and wait times at every venue - Browse every drink menu in one place - Late-night food spots open right now - Live weather, accurate maps, and venue details - Event schedules and special nights - Check-in system to share where you are - Rewards program: earn points every visit - Safe ride options and emergency contacts No guessing. No empty bars. No surprises. Just a night that goes exactly how you planned it. Made by students, for students at Miami University.

Screenshots

Candle4 screens
oxvegas4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Candle at 4.8 against oxvegas's 3.7. Candle also leads on ratings volume (12K vs 3) and chart position (#163 vs unranked). oxvegas's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and review sentiment (100% vs 68%). 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 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. oxvegas asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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 complicate that: 68% of Candle's written reviews are positive against 100% of oxvegas's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Candle ships an update fortnightly, oxvegas every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Candle versus oxvegas: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCandleoxvegas
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (12K ratings) — better3.7 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews67.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings12K — better3
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#163 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.4 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size127 MB16 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperEncore AI Labs, Inc.OxVegas Technologies

Customer experience

Candle

All ratings11,637 ratings
Positive94.0%
Neutral2.6%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews599 reviews
Positive67.6%
Neutral8.7%
Negative23.7%

oxvegas

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Candle

Requested features

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

oxvegas

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Candle

Subscriptions6
  • 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
One-time4
  • Bag of Sparks (80)$0.99
  • Word Hint$0.99
  • Streak Reignite$2.99
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  • Bag of Sparks (500)$4.99
None

oxvegas

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Candle free?
Candle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is oxvegas free?
oxvegas is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Candle or oxvegas?
Candle is rated higher. Candle averages 4.8 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while oxvegas averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.
Do Candle or oxvegas have ads?
Neither Candle nor oxvegas shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Candle or oxvegas?
Candle ships an update fortnightly, and oxvegas every 5 days. Most recently, Candle was updated on November 3, 2026 and oxvegas on October 25, 2026.

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