Comparison

Liminal Clock vs I Lit A Candle

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

Head to head
About

Liminal Clock

Features
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Time doesn’t just tick — it moves. Liminal Clock transforms your iPad into a living canvas of motion and imagination. Each animation is a looping work of art — serene, surreal, or bold — designed to make you feel something every time you glance at the clock. Features • Daily motion art — Free users enjoy 14 rotating animations, while Premium members receive a new animated artwork every day. • Beautifully looping experiences — Time becomes part of the art. • Mark favorites to build your personal gallery of animations. • Optimized for iPad, and works elegantly on iPhone too. • Liminal Clock Premium subscribers get new art daily and full access to the growing gallery. Subscription Unlock Liminal Clock Premium to receive a new animation every day and grow your evolving collection of art. Your iPad becomes more than a clock — it becomes a living gallery. The free version includes 14 captivating works of motion art that cycle daily, offering a new visual experience each day. Upgrade to Liminal Clock Premium to unlock a new animated artwork every single day, expanding your collection endlessly. Step beyond static timekeeping. Discover a world where seconds shimmer, minutes unfold, and hours become moments of wonder. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

I Lit A Candle

This app helps forgetful individuals monitor their candle burn times. It features a lock screen timer and Siri integration for easy activation, preventing candles from being left unattended.

Highlights
  • Lock screen burn-time clock
  • Siri voice activation
  • Never forget to blow out candles
  • Monitor candle burn duration
Features
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If you're forgetful, but love candles, this app is for you. Start a burn-time clock that helps you monitor how long your candle has been burning from your lock screen. You can conveniently start your burn-time clock by saying "I lit a candle" to Siri. Never accidentally leave the house with a candle going again!

Screenshots

Liminal Clock3 screens
I Lit A Candle4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: I Lit A Candle at none against Liminal Clock's 1. Liminal Clock's advantage is iOS requirement (17.5 vs 26.1). On price, update cadence, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Liminal Clock sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $19.99 per year. I Lit A Candle asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Liminal Clock ships an update every 2 weeks, I Lit A Candle every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Liminal Clock versus I Lit A Candle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLiminal ClockI Lit A Candle
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.5 — better26.1
Further details — not scored
Size195 MB7 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperBraviata LLCNatalie Taylor

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Liminal Clock

Subscriptions1
  • Liminal Clock Premium - Yearly$19.991 Year
None

I Lit A Candle

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Liminal Clock free?
Liminal Clock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is I Lit A Candle free?
I Lit A Candle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Liminal Clock or I Lit A Candle have ads?
Neither Liminal Clock nor I Lit A Candle shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Liminal Clock or I Lit A Candle?
Liminal Clock ships an update every 2 weeks, and I Lit A Candle every 3 weeks. Most recently, Liminal Clock was updated on October 25, 2026 and I Lit A Candle on October 25, 2026.

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