# Candle Drop vs Nonogram

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Candle Drop | Nonogram |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/candle-drop/id6788130089/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nonogram-magic-pixel/id6805739103/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **18** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 257 MB | 109 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [GAVIN CURTIS LESTER](https://appshunter.io/developer/6788130091) | [Yichang Yunqi Interconnected Technology Center Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/6805739105) |

## What reviewers say

### Candle Drop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/candle-drop/id6788130089)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Nonogram

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nonogram-magic-pixel/id6805739103)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Annual Pass | $39.99 | per year |
| Beginner's Bundle | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1,600 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| 3,000 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Super Bundle | $5.99 | one-time |
| 6,000 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Remove Forced Ads | $9.99 | one-time |
| Mega Bundle | $10.99 | one-time |
| 13,000 Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| Giant Bundle | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*