# Candle: Couples & Relationship

> Stay connected with daily prompts, games, photo challenges and habit streaks

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.encore.candleapp](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.encore.candleapp)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.encore.candleapp`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Candle Team
- **Category:** LIFESTYLE
- **Downloads:** 665,654
- **Rating:** 4.63 / 5 (10,325 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.8.2
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-15
- **First published:** 2025-03-16
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 165 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-06
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.encore.candleapp)
- **Website:** [https://www.trycandle.app](https://www.trycandle.app/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.trycandle.app/privacy](https://www.trycandle.app/privacy)

## Description

Candle helps couples stay emotionally close through effortless, 1-minute daily rituals. Swipe meaningful, expert-designed questions, share private photo prompts (BeReal-style), tap synchronized “thumb kisses,” play quick relationship games, and explore curated local date ideas. Track streaks, celebrate milestones, and discover new ways to laugh, reflect, and reconnect — whether you’re long-distance, newly dating, or years in.

Built with privacy-first design and no ads, Candle keeps your memories between the two of you. Backed by relationship science and designed for busy lives, it’s an easy habit that brings presence, play, and curiosity back into your partnership. Available on iOS and Android — download at https://www.trycandle.app.

## Rankings

- #85,645 — Overall
- #101 — Lifestyle (Gross)
- #77 — reddit

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACTIVITY_RECOGNITION`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK`
- `android.permission.HIGH_SAMPLING_RATE_SENSORS`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.encore.candleapp.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.huawei.appmarket.service.commondata.permission.GET_COMMON_DATA`
- `com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.samsung.android.mapsagent.permission.READ_APP_INFO`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE`
- `com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE`
- `com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE`

## Review summary

Candle is valued for helping long-distance couples stay connected through engaging questions and drawings, with a warm, easy-to-use vibe and redeeming premium features. However, multiple reviews highlight recurring downsides: streak reliability issues (streaks disappearing or forgetting to update), bugs and usability glitches (including catch-up issues and unsubscribe flows), updates that alter or remove questions, and billing problems (automatic charges and refund frustrations). Overall, strong relationship-building features are praised, but reliability and subscription/friction issues limit the experience.

### Pros

- Keeps couples connected and engaged across long-distance relationships.
- Engaging content (daily questions and drawings) that fosters bonding and thoughtful communication.
- Heartwarming and easy-to-use experience that helps partners stay in touch.
- Positive value from premium features/subscription.

### Cons

- Streak tracking is unreliable: streaks can be lost or forgotten, with requests to pause when together.
- Frequent bugs and UX issues (glitches, buggy features, inconsistent catch-up of partner replies).
- Content updates sometimes change questions or stop delivering them, leading to mismatches between partners.
- Subscription/payment problems (automatic charges, refunds, and trouble unsubscribing).

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.encore.candleapp)