CandleFlow vs I Lit A Candle
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — 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 — 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 — tilt, sway, and watch it dance. Tap near the wick to light or blow it out. CUSTOMIZABLE EXPERIENCE • Choose from multiple candle styles • Overlay a customizable clock with adjustable size, position, and opacity • Keep your screen awake for uninterrupted sessions • Toggle gyroscope response on or off Designed for relaxation, focus, and mindfulness. No ads, no subscriptions — just a quiet flame whenever you need it.
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.
- Lock screen burn-time clock
- Siri voice activation
- Never forget to blow out candles
- Monitor candle burn duration
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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!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: CandleFlow at 18.6 against I Lit A Candle's 26.1. 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | CandleFlow | I Lit A Candle |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 — better | 26.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tesshu Kameno | Natalie Taylor |
In-app purchases
CandleFlow
No in-app purchases
I Lit A Candle
No in-app purchases









