# Candle Count vs DiscGolfRankings

The clearest difference is review sentiment: DiscGolfRankings at 100% against Candle Count's 0%. DiscGolfRankings also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). Candle Count's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DiscGolfRankings sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $49.99 per year. Candle Count asks for nothing beyond the download.

DiscGolfRankings holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Candle Count's written reviews are positive against 100% of DiscGolfRankings's.

Candle Count ships an update every 2 months, DiscGolfRankings fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Candle Count | DiscGolfRankings |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/candle-count/id6752912983/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/discgolfrankings/id6773166589/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Freemium** |
| Size | 21 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.5 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Andrew Imhoff](https://appshunter.io/developer/1841719753) | [Birdie Barn LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6773166591) |

## What reviewers say

### Candle Count

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/candle-count/id6752912983)

This app is designed for candlepin bowling enthusiasts to track scores, compete with friends, and review past games. It features smart scorekeeping, an intuitive interface, and easy pin input for a seamless scoring experience.

**Highlights:** Smart & Dynamic Scorekeeping, Intuitive Interface, Easy Pin Input, Undo & Redo Rolls, Score History, Alley Support, Share Victories

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### DiscGolfRankings

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/discgolfrankings/id6773166589)

This app transforms physical bag tags into a dynamic, live ranking system for disc golf players and clubs. Track your rank, challenge others, and manage club standings all from your device. It offers a digital solution for bag tags, leaderboards, and club administration.

**Highlights:** Digital bag tag, Live club leaderboards, World ranking, Challenge other members, Club management dashboard, In-app member messaging, Shareable join links

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Club Annual Membership | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Candle Count free?

Candle Count is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is DiscGolfRankings free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Candle Count or DiscGolfRankings?

DiscGolfRankings is rated higher. Candle Count averages 4.3 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while DiscGolfRankings averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do Candle Count or DiscGolfRankings have ads?

Neither Candle Count nor DiscGolfRankings shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Candle Count or DiscGolfRankings?

Candle Count ships an update every 2 months, and DiscGolfRankings fortnightly. Most recently, Candle Count was updated on October 30, 2026 and DiscGolfRankings on October 31, 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.*