# Candle HD: Relaxing Flame

> Relaxing flame for sleep

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id897880341](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id897880341)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id897880341`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Eirik Berntsen
- **Category:** Entertainment
- **Rating:** 2.60 / 5 (44 ratings)
- **Version:** 6.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-03
- **First published:** 2014-07-20
- **Size:** 6.51 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-19
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/candle-hd-relaxing-flame/id897880341)
- **Website:** [https://fimbulvinter.com/candlehd/](https://fimbulvinter.com/candlehd/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://fimbulvinter.com/candlehd/privacy.html](https://fimbulvinter.com/candlehd/privacy.html)

## Description

Now rebuilt for modern iPhone and iPad — sharper flame, instant start, and a one-time purchase to remove ads. Tap the flame to blow it out.

Light a candle on your phone. Tap it to blow it out, tap again to relight it.

Candle HD fills the screen with a real burning candle, filmed in high definition — not a cartoon flame and not a cheap loop. It burns for as long as you want, and your screen will not dim or lock while it does.

WHAT PEOPLE USE IT FOR
• Ambience at dinner, in the bath, or on a shelf
• A soft night light that will not wake anyone
• Winding down, breathing, meditation
• Birthday candles when there is no cake to hand
• Prayer, remembrance and quiet moments
• Power cuts, camping, and anywhere a real flame is not safe

HOW IT WORKS
Tap anywhere to blow the candle out. Tap again to light it. That is the whole app — there are no menus and no buttons on the candle, because a candle should not have a toolbar.

Press and hold anywhere to reach options.

• Never interrupts your music
• Keeps the screen awake while it burns
• Works on iPhone and iPad, back to iOS 15
• Remove Ads with a single one-time purchase — not a subscription

## Rankings

- #228,670 — Overall

## Review summary

Candle HD offers attractive, realistic candle visuals with a simple, uncluttered interface that's easy to use for meditation and relaxation. The main drawbacks are ad-related irritations—high frequency, intrusive pop-ups, and disruptions during use—along with a repetitive flame loop that reduces immersion. Some users report occasional flame or audio glitches. Overall, strong visuals and simplicity are offset by ad-heavy monetization and repetition, which diminish otherwise calming potential.

### Pros

- Realistic, high-definition candle visuals that look appealing
- Simple, clean interface with no clutter
- Easy extinguish/relight feature and intuitive interactions
- Calming, meditation-friendly experience for relaxation
- Works well on iPad and handles screen rotation

### Cons

- Heavy, intrusive ads that appear frequently and disrupt the calming experience
- Repetitive flame loop; users want a longer, less obvious repetition
- Ads can pop up or affect the candle display when switching apps or going offline
- Occasional bugs in flame behavior or audio (e.g., looping issues, missing sound)

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