Candle Drop vs Nonogram
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
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.
- Number-based logic puzzles
- Pixel art reveals
- Collectible pet companions
- Custom puzzle editor
- Community puzzle sharing
- Guided tutorial
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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/
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Candle Drop | Nonogram |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (18 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 18 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 257 MB | 109 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | GAVIN CURTIS LESTER | Yichang Yunqi Interconnected Technology Center Co., Ltd. |
Customer experience
Candle Drop
Nonogram
In-app purchases
Candle Drop
No in-app purchases
Nonogram
- VIP Annual Pass$39.991 Year
- 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









