# Candle HD vs Candle Simulator

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Candle Simulator at none against Candle HD's 1. Candle Simulator also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (2.9 vs 2.6). Candle HD's advantage is ratings volume (44 vs 13). On price, review sentiment, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Candle HD sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Candle Simulator asks for nothing beyond the download.

Candle Simulator holds the better App Store score, 2.9 against 2.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 44 and 13 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 35% of Candle HD's written reviews are positive against 38% of Candle Simulator's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Candle HD | Candle Simulator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.6 (44 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/candle-hd-relaxing-flame/id897880341/reviews) | **[2.9 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/candle-simulator/id1149041089/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **44** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | 35.1% of reviews | **37.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 7 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **7.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Eirik Berntsen](https://appshunter.io/developer/744277889) | [Ahmad Yaseen](https://appshunter.io/developer/6806644585) |

## What reviewers say

### Candle HD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/candle-hd-relaxing-flame/id897880341)

Experience a realistic, high-definition burning candle simulation on your device. This app provides a beautiful visual ambiance, perfect for expressing support or adding a touch of warmth. Easily light and extinguish the flame with a simple tap.

**Highlights:** High-definition realistic candle simulation, Interactive flame control (light/extinguish), Pocket-sized ambiance, Visual expression of support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


### Candle Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/candle-simulator/id1149041089)

Experience the ambiance of a burning candle without the mess or danger. This application offers five virtual candles to enjoy on your device. It's a fun way to add a touch of light and surprise friends with a digital flame.

**Highlights:** Five virtual candles, Realistic flame effect, No dripping wax or burning risk, Surprise friends with digital flame, Entertainment focused

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Candle HD free?

Candle HD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Candle Simulator free?

Candle Simulator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Candle HD or Candle Simulator?

Candle Simulator is rated higher. Candle HD averages 2.6 out of 5 from 44 ratings, while Candle Simulator averages 2.9 from 13 ratings.

### Do Candle HD or Candle Simulator have ads?

Candle HD shows ads; Candle Simulator does not.

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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.*