Candle vs THIRDTAKE
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Daily conversation starters
- Private photo sharing
- Syncing thumb kisses
- Local date ideas
- Relationship games and challenges
- Daily check-in streaks
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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!
THIRDTAKE
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THIRDTAKE is a neutral conversation referee for the moments when two people see the same exchange very differently. Upload screenshots from a conversation and get a structured third take on what actually happened. THIRDTAKE looks at the full context, identifies the real issue, highlights fair points, flags escalation and unhelpful moves, and shows how difficult moments could have been handled better. WHAT THIRDTAKE HELPS YOU SEE • The actual issue behind the disagreement • Which points were fair and well grounded • Where the conversation escalated • Unhelpful communication patterns • Context quality and missing information • A calmer Better Replay for heated messages • A clean summary you can share BLIND REFEREE Keep both sides anonymous while the conversation is reviewed. THIRDTAKE focuses on the messages first, not on who you say you are. PRIVACY BY DESIGN Screenshot images are processed for text recognition on your device. You choose what gets analyzed, and the review is built around the conversation you submit. 6 LANGUAGES Use THIRDTAKE in English, Türkçe, Español, Português (Brasil), Français, and Deutsch. THIRDTAKE PLUS Your first Full Call is free. THIRDTAKE Plus includes up to 30 Full Calls per monthly subscription period, along with Full Breakdown, Better Replay, and shareable result cards. THIRDTAKE is designed as a communication and perspective tool. It does not provide legal, medical, mental-health, financial, or emergency advice. Privacy Policy: https://thirdtake.app/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://thirdtake.app/terms/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is chart position: Candle at #197 against THIRDTAKE's unranked. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Candle sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and THIRDTAKE sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Candle | THIRDTAKE |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (12K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 67.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 12K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | #197 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 127 MB | 61 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Encore AI Labs, Inc. | Serdar Goksu |
Bugs and requests
Candle
Requested features
1 request- Different decks or categories for prompts to mix things up
THIRDTAKE
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Candle
- 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
- Bag of Sparks (80)$0.99
- Word Hint$0.99
- Streak Reignite$2.99
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- Bag of Sparks (500)$4.99
THIRDTAKE
- THIRDTAKE Plus$6.991 Month








