CandleStudio vs Aventory
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CandleStudio
This app helps candle makers manage their business by calculating wax recipes, tracking inventory, pricing, and generating professional invoices. It offers features like a batch calculator, vessel library, and cure tracker to streamline operations for small businesses.
- Batch calculator for wax recipes
- Vessel and wick library
- Supply inventory tracking
- Real-time profit margin calculation
- Cure time tracker
- Professional invoice generation
- Offline functionality
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CandleStudio is the complete business tool for candle makers who charge luxury prices. BATCH CALCULATOR Calculate perfect wax recipes with density-accurate math for soy, paraffin, coconut, and beeswax. Set your fragrance load, add Vybar or dye, and scale any batch from 1 to 50 candles instantly. VESSEL & WICK LIBRARY Save your jars, tins, and molds with auto-calculated fill volumes. Log burn tests to find your perfect wick-and-wax combination — and never repeat a failed test. SUPPLY INVENTORY Track every ounce of wax, fragrance oil, and wick. CandleStudio calculates your exact cost-per-candle automatically and updates it when supply prices change. MARGIN REVEAL Drag the pricing slider and watch your profit margin reveal in real time. Stop guessing — know exactly what to charge for every candle you make. CURE TRACKER Soy wax needs 14 days. Paraffin needs 3. Track every batch in your Aging Cellar and get notified the moment your candles are ready to sell. PROFESSIONAL INVOICES Generate dark-luxury PDF invoices that match your brand. Share via email, Messages, or AirPrint — straight from your phone. Works completely offline. Your data never leaves your device. SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS • 14-day free trial — no credit card required • $6.99/month or $44.99/year (save 46%) • Cancel anytime • All features included PERFECT FOR: • Etsy sellers • Craft fair vendors • Small candle businesses • Custom order candle makers • Anyone selling handmade candles Built by a developer passionate about helping candle makers run better businesses. CandleStudio is designed with the same attention to detail you put into your craft. --- Payment will be charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage subscriptions in App Store settings. Privacy Policy: https://bmattes.github.io/candlestudio/privacy.html Terms of Service: https://bmattes.github.io/candlestudio/terms.html
Aventory
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Aventory is a modern, flexible inventory app for iPhone and iPad that helps you organize products, track stock movement, and keep your inventory accurate across locations. No database needed and full iCloud data sharing across devices. Manage your catalog with ease: • Create and organize products with categories • Add barcodes for faster lookup and intake • Attach photos, videos, and documents to each product • Store key details like unit, pricing, low-stock thresholds, tags, and notes Track stock with confidence: • Record stock in, stock out, corrections, and transfers • Keep a clear movement history for every product • Track quantity by location and set preferred/default locations • See current stock levels and identify low-stock items quickly Get useful business insights: • Monitor inventory value at cost and sale price • View potential margin and profit on hand • Understand stock trends and product performance at a glance Built for real-world workflows: • Use barcode scanning to speed up operations • Customize workspace settings and shared preferences • Support multiple workspaces and category favorites • Share inventory context with collaborators when needed Whether you’re managing a small shop, warehouse shelves, event stock, or personal business inventory, AInventory gives you a clear, practical way to stay in control.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Aventory at none against CandleStudio's 4. CandleStudio's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.2). On price, 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
Both are free to download. CandleStudio sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Aventory asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | CandleStudio | Aventory |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Subscription | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 26.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 43 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ben Mattes | RARIAN INTERACTIVE |
In-app purchases
CandleStudio
- Pro Monthly - Sale14 Days trial$2.991 Month
- Pro Monthly14 Days trial$6.991 Month
- Pro Yearly - Sale14 Days trial$29.991 Year
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- Pro Yearly14 Days trial$44.991 Year
Aventory
No in-app purchases








