Comparison

CandleFlow 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

CandleFlow

Features
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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.

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

CandleFlow3 screens
I Lit A Candle4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
CandleFlow versus I Lit A Candle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCandleFlowI Lit A Candle
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequency—Every 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.6 — better26.1
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTesshu KamenoNatalie Taylor

In-app purchases

None

CandleFlow

No in-app purchases

None

I Lit A Candle

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CandleFlow free?
CandleFlow is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is I Lit A Candle free?
I Lit A Candle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do CandleFlow or I Lit A Candle have ads?
Neither CandleFlow nor I Lit A Candle shows ads.

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