Comparison

Candle Drop vs Nonogram

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

Head to head
About

Candle Drop

Explore a dark castle by dropping candles and strategically lining up their lights to trigger massive explosions and earn points. Discover hidden unlocks, character skins, and achievements in this unique indie puzzle game.

Highlights
  • Candle dropping gameplay
  • Black hole and miniature sun mechanics
  • Castle exploration
  • Character selection and skins
  • In-game achievements and unlocks
  • Strategic light alignment for explosions
Features
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Candle Drop is a game about candles. But it is also about black holes, miniature suns, castle secrets, and a ton of hidden unlocks and things to discover! Choose your starting candle, drop down into the belly of a dark and moody castle, and drop more candles. Try to get their lights to line up to cause a massive explosion and earn some points! Visit the basement to explore character selection and skins, and go even deeper to chase all of the in-game achievements and unlocks! This game was the first game made by me and my good friend Curtis. It is the manifestation of our love for video games and my personal dream-come-true. Over a year of work and learning how to make it all and we have something new and unique, and something I couldn't be prouder to share with you. One of our biggest focuses was to give the game a soul. No overused mainstream basic graphics or gameplay. No relentless popup ads or in-game pay-to-win purchases. And no corners cut in the makings. We truly made something that we would play ourselves. And I hope you'll take the time to enjoy it, too. Thanks :) Note: Preview images from both iPhone and iPad versions are interchangeable.

About

Nonogram

Solve logic puzzles by filling squares based on number clues to reveal colorful pixel art. Collect cute pet companions and create your own custom puzzles to share with a community of players.

Highlights
  • Number-based logic puzzles
  • Pixel art reveals
  • Collectible pet companions
  • Custom puzzle editor
  • Community puzzle sharing
  • Guided tutorial
Features
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A little logic. A lot of color. Nonogram - Magic Pixel brings number puzzles, pixel art, and cute animal companions together. Read the clues, fill the right squares, and watch each picture come to life. SOLVE AND DISCOVER Use the numbers beside each row and column to work out which squares to fill and which to leave empty. Start with the guided tutorial, then explore the level map and take on new puzzles. REVEAL PIXEL ART Complete puzzles to uncover colorful pictures. Explore the main levels and larger picture challenges, one satisfying square at a time. MEET YOUR PET COMPANIONS Unlock adorable pets as you progress and choose a companion for your puzzle journey. CREATE YOUR OWN PUZZLES Use the built-in editor to draw pixel art and turn your ideas into custom levels. Save your creations and share published puzzles with other players. EXPLORE THE COMMUNITY Browse player-created puzzles, try something new, and like the creations you enjoy. Whether you are learning nonograms or looking for your next logic challenge, there is a colorful little world waiting to be revealed. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Candle Drop4 screens
Nonogram4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Candle Drop at none against Nonogram's 10. Candle Drop also leads on ratings volume (18 vs 1). Nonogram's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Nonogram sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $39.99 per year. Candle Drop asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Nonogram holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Candle Drop has 18 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Candle Drop versus Nonogram: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCandle DropNonogram
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (18 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings18 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size257 MB109 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGAVIN CURTIS LESTERYichang Yunqi Interconnected Technology Center Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

Candle Drop

All ratings17 ratings
Positive94.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.9%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Nonogram

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

In-app purchases

None

Candle Drop

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Nonogram

Subscriptions1
  • VIP Annual Pass$39.991 Year
One-time9
  • Beginner's Bundle$0.99
  • 1,600 Coins$2.99
  • 3,000 Coins$4.99
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  • Super Bundle$5.99
  • 6,000 Coins$9.99
  • Remove Forced Ads$9.99
  • Mega Bundle$10.99
  • 13,000 Coins$19.99
  • Giant Bundle$29.99

Questions

Is Candle Drop free?
Candle Drop is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Nonogram free?
Nonogram is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Candle Drop or Nonogram?
Nonogram is rated higher. Candle Drop averages 4.8 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while Nonogram averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Candle Drop or Nonogram have ads?
Both Candle Drop and Nonogram show ads.
Which is updated more often, Candle Drop or Nonogram?
Candle Drop ships an update every 3 weeks, and Nonogram every 3 weeks. Most recently, Candle Drop was updated on November 1, 2026 and Nonogram on October 29, 2026.

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