Apsis vs Candle
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Apsis
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Apsis is not just another to-do list or Pomodoro timer. It turns one task into a quiet focus voyage, helps you protect the session, and saves every completed effort as a planet in your personal galaxy. When you know what you need to do but cannot start, choose one destination in Apsis. Add a task fast, place timed work on todayβs timeline, and launch a focused session without building a complicated productivity system. Key features - Fast task capture for todayβs work - Timeline view for timed tasks and calendar events - Pomodoro and custom focus timers - Calendar events that can become tasks - Local reminders and launch notifications - Completed task and focus session logs - Planet and galaxy records after completion - Soundscapes for quiet deep work - Home Screen widget and shareable completion cards Deep Space subscription features - Screen Time based app blocking during focus - AI Launch Control for tasks and calendar events - Notification actions for upcoming sessions - Planet discovery after every completed voyage - Deeper focus protection and routine settings Apsis is built for people who want to finish real work: - Students preparing for exams or study blocks - Writers, makers, freelancers, and solo builders - Anyone who gets pulled away by social apps, short-form video, or messages - People who want tasks, calendar, focus timer, app blocker, and logs in one calm app - Users who prefer a quiet ritual over a noisy productivity dashboard You can start free with tasks, basic focus voyages, and completion records. Deep Space adds calendar integration, AI launch guidance, and distraction blocking when you want stronger protection. Screen Time based app blocking requires your explicit iOS permission. Calendar features only use events you choose to allow. Subscriptions are billed through your App Store account and can be managed or canceled in Apple ID subscription settings. Privacy Policy : https://app.notion.com/p/mindtouch/Apsis-Privacy-Policy-37b7610c206b801291c2c52dda6d27e2?source=copy_link Terms of Service : https://mindtouch.notion.site/Apsis-Terms-of-Service-37b7610c206b806c81f4ecabd83435cd?source=copy_link
Candle
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Light a candle. Focus for as long as it burns. That's the whole promise. Candle is a cozy, candlelit focus companion for studying and deep work. Calm, gentle, and quietly motivating. No streaks to break, no shame if you stop early. Just you, a warm little flame, and the time you promised yourself. β’ One continuous burn is one focus session, your gentle vow for the next stretch of work. β’ Prefer Pomodoro? Turn it on and the candle βbreathes,β burning while you work and resting on breaks. β’ Study together in calm rooms. Light a shared candle and others pull up a chair (body doubling that actually feels cozy). β’ Every candle you keep to the end earns a spot on your Shelf, a quiet record of time well spent. Made for students, focus seekers, and anyone who studies better by warm light. Pour a cup of something, light your candle, and begin.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Candle at none against Apsis's 3. Apsis's advantage is iOS requirement (18.6 vs 26.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Apsis sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Candle asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Apsis | Candle |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | β | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No β better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad β better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 β better | 26.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 32 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Seungrae Cho | ADAM JAKUB MIERZWA |
In-app purchases
Apsis
- deepspace monthly subscription$2.991 Month
- deepspace annual subscription7 Days trial$17.991 Year
- Apsis Lifetime Pass$59.99
Candle
No in-app purchases









