Comparison

Wicklog vs Candlestash

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

Head to head
About

Wicklog

This app helps candle makers meticulously track their creations. Save detailed recipes, log production batches, monitor cure times with notifications, and document burn tests with photos. Export your data for business records.

Highlights
  • Save detailed candle recipes
  • Log production batches with temperatures
  • Track cure times with push notifications
  • Document burn tests with photos
  • Dashboard overview of recipes and batches
  • Export data to CSV
Features
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WickLog is the all-in-one candle making companion that takes you from recipe to finished product. Save your wax, fragrance, and wick combinations, log every pour, track cure times, and document burn tests — so you never lose track of what works. SAVE YOUR RECIPES Store every wax, fragrance oil, wick, and container combination in one place. Record fragrance load percentages, dye choices, and notes so you can recreate your best candles every time. LOG EVERY BATCH Track each production run with auto-generated batch numbers, pour temperature, ambient temperature, quantity, and notes. Link batches to recipes for a complete history of what you made and when. TIME YOUR CURES Set cure durations by wax type — soy, paraffin, coconut, beeswax, or custom. Watch progress bars count down on your dashboard and get push notifications the moment a batch is ready to test. DOCUMENT BURN TESTS Log burn duration, melt pool diameter, flame height, tunneling, soot level, and hot throw rating for every test. Attach up to 3 photos per test to track visual results. Average hot throw ratings are calculated automatically per recipe. DASHBOARD AT A GLANCE See your total recipes, batches, and active cures in one view. Check which batches are curing and review recent activity without digging through menus. EXPORT YOUR DATA Export everything to CSV for business records, Etsy bookkeeping, or external analysis. AVAILABLE IN 5 LANGUAGES English, Spanish, Japanese, Portuguese, and Korean. FREE FEATURES • Up to 3 recipes and 5 batches • Cure timer on dashboard • Burn test logging PRO FEATURES — $9.99/YEAR • Unlimited recipes and batches • Push notifications for cure completion • Photo attachments on burn tests • CSV data export All data stays on your device. No account or internet connection required. Built for hobbyists and small-batch sellers who care about consistency Link to Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Candlestash

Effortlessly catalog your candle and fragrance mist collection. Scan barcodes to quickly add items, organize by scent or room, and track your burning habits. Build wishlists and curate collections for any occasion.

Highlights
  • Barcode scanning for quick entry
  • Organize by scent, brand, or room
  • Track burn status and wax remaining
  • Build wishlists and curated collections
  • Customizable themes and reminders
  • Export collection data to CSV
Features
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Candlestash is the cozy way to keep track of every scented candle and fragrance mist you own, all in one beautiful place. Whether you're a one-shelf hobbyist or you've genuinely lost count of your jars, Candlestash turns your collection into an organized, browsable library you'll actually enjoy opening. SCAN TO ADD IN SECONDS • Scan any candle's or fragrance mist's barcode and we auto-fill the scent, notes, and size • Cataloging a big haul? Rapid mode keeps pace so you can add dozens in a sitting • No barcode? Add anything by hand in a few taps YOUR FRAGRANCE LIBRARY • Every candle and mist in one place, with photos, notes, and ratings • Search, sort, and filter by scent family, brand, room, or burn status • Organize by room so you always know what's where CURATE & PLAN • Build Collections for any mood, season, or occasion • Keep a Wishlist of scents you're eyeing — and skip the accidental double-buy • Get a "Tonight's pick" when you can't decide what to light BURN SMARTER • Track what you're currently burning and what's running low • See your collection's value, hours burned, and wax remaining • Switch on No-Buy mode to curb impulse hauls and enjoy what you already have MAKE IT YOURS • 2 cozy themes to match your vibe • Gentle reminders so a favorite never gets forgotten at the back of the shelf • Export your whole collection to CSV anytime. Your data is always yours! Sign in with Apple, Google, or email, and your collection syncs securely across your devices. No ads. No third-party trackers. Just you and your scents. Light gently.

Screenshots

Wicklog4 screens
Candlestash4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Candlestash at none against Wicklog's 2. Candlestash also leads on ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. Wicklog sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Candlestash asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Wicklog against 5.0 for Candlestash. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Wicklog ships an update monthly, Candlestash every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Wicklog versus Candlestash: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWicklogCandlestash
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings13 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB52 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperTerror LLCCircuit Swarm LLC

Customer experience

Wicklog

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Candlestash

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Wicklog

Subscriptions2
  • wicklog premium monthly$1.991 Month
  • wicklog premium annual$19.991 Year
None

Candlestash

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Wicklog free?
Wicklog is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Candlestash free?
Candlestash is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Wicklog or Candlestash?
Wicklog and Candlestash are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 3 ratings respectively.
Do Wicklog or Candlestash have ads?
Neither Wicklog nor Candlestash shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Wicklog or Candlestash?
Wicklog ships an update monthly, and Candlestash every 2 weeks. Most recently, Wicklog was updated on October 31, 2026 and Candlestash on October 31, 2026.

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