CandleFlow vs Candles
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
CandleFlow
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CandleFlow transforms your iPhone into a serene meditation companion. A beautifully realistic candle flame responds to your every movement โ tilt your device and watch it sway naturally, or tap the wick to light and extinguish it. MEDITATION TIMER Set a timer from 1 to 30 minutes and let the flame guide your mindfulness practice. The candle lights automatically when your session begins and gently extinguishes when it ends. A subtle progress ring keeps you aware without breaking your focus. APPLE HEALTH INTEGRATION Every completed session is saved to Apple Health as mindful minutes, helping you build and track a consistent meditation habit over time. INTERACTIVE FLAME Powered by real flame video, the candle reacts to your device's gyroscope โ tilt, sway, and watch it dance. Tap near the wick to light or blow it out. CUSTOMIZABLE EXPERIENCE โข Choose from multiple candle styles โข Overlay a customizable clock with adjustable size, position, and opacity โข Keep your screen awake for uninterrupted sessions โข Toggle gyroscope response on or off Designed for relaxation, focus, and mindfulness. No ads, no subscriptions โ just a quiet flame whenever you need it.
Candles
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Light a candle. Breathe. Relax. Candles turns your iPhone and iPad into a beautiful, realistic candle light โ a soft flame flickering in the dark, perfect for cozy nights, meditation, prayer, yoga or sleep. Pick one of five carefully crafted flame styles and fine-tune it to match your mood. FIVE FLAME STYLES - Realistic โ a warm, lifelike candle fire with natural flicker - Dynamic โ a soft, glowing teardrop flame with smooth motion - Cartoon โ a clean, stylized flame with a playful, friendly feel - Particle โ a rich, shimmering flame built from dozens of tiny sparks - Pixel โ a charming retro pixel-art candle HANDS-ON CUSTOMIZATION - Color: paint your candle flame in any hue, from classic amber to cool blue, magenta or deep green - Intensity: from a small, focused candle flame to a tall glowing fire - Brightness: control the screen brightness from inside the app, without changing your iPhone system settings - Flicker speed: from a slow, meditative flame to a lively dance PERFECT FOR - Sleep and bedtime rituals - Meditation, mindfulness and deep breathing - Yoga, prayer and quiet evenings - Cozy movie nights and romantic dinners - A birthday candle to blow out together on screen - A gentle night light for kids and adults alike - A warm ambient glow for a dark room, a spa moment, or a stormy night CALM BY DESIGN Candles is made to get out of your way. No sign-up, no clutter, no notifications trying to pull you back. Just light, calm and warmth. The screen stays on while your candle is lit, so your flame keeps you company without going dark. CRAFTED WITH CARE Every detail โ the flicker timing, the glow falloff, the way the flame reacts when you change color or intensity โ was tuned by hand to feel intimate and real. New flame styles and little touches are added regularly based on your feedback. PRIVACY FIRST Your preferences stay on your device. Candles does not require an account and does not ask for access to sensitive data like contacts, camera or location. See our privacy policy for full details. Light your first candle now, and let the flame do the rest.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: CandleFlow at none against Candles's shown. Candles's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | CandleFlow | Candles |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | โ | Every 5 days |
| Ads | No โ better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 15.0 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tesshu Kameno | Diego de Souza Castro |
In-app purchases
CandleFlow
No in-app purchases
Candles
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is CandleFlow free?
Is Candles free?
Do CandleFlow or Candles have ads?
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