Comparison

BN vs Candor

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

BN

Control your home appliances remotely from anywhere using your smartphone. Manage multiple devices simultaneously, set timers for automated functions, and easily share access with family members for convenient smart home management.

Highlights
  • Remote appliance control
  • Simultaneous multi-device control
  • Customizable timers
  • Family device sharing
  • Quick device connection
Features
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1. Remote control: control home appliances from anywhere 2. Simultaneously control: control multiple devices within one App 3. Timer: set timer to perform multiple functions 4. Device sharing: one tap to share devices among family members 5. Easy connections: easily and quickly connect App to devices

About

Candor

Features
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Candor is a private journal that lives on your iPhone. Every entry is encrypted on the device with your password — even iCloud sync stores ciphertext only. The on-device AI runs through Apple's MLX framework, so reflections, summaries, and conversations never reach a server. Free: writing, on-device AI, voice notes, mood, categories, full-text and semantic search, recovery via .ilbk backup, and Obsidian vault import. Pro ($2.99 Monthly) or $24.99/year (7-day free trial).: iCloud sync across your Apple devices, all exports (.ilbk, ZIP, Markdown, Obsidian). No accounts. No tracking. No telemetry. If you delete the app, your data goes with it unless if you back up with iCloud in cypiertext that even apple cannot see your note. Candor Pro is an auto-renewable subscription. • Monthly: $2.99/month • Yearly: $24.99/year (7-day free trial) Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Renewals are charged within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel subscriptions in your App Store account settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when purchasing a subscription. Terms of Use: https://www.belvantis.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.belvantis.com/privacy

Screenshots

BN4 screens
Candor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BN at none against Candor's 2. BN also leads on iOS requirement (12.2 vs 26.0). Candor's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 months). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Candor sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. BN asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BN ships an update every 3 months, Candor every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
BN versus Candor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBNCandor
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (1.9K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews18.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.9K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.2 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size164 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCENTURY PRODUCTS INCBenyamin Famili

Bugs and requests

BN

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Devices randomly disconnecting
  • Schedules not working as expected
  • App crashes and freezes

Requested features

3 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Improved scheduling features
  • Better integration with smart home platforms

Candor

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

BN

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Candor

Subscriptions2
  • Candor Pro Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Candor Pro Yearly14 Days trial$24.991 Year

Questions

Is BN free?
BN is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Candor free?
Candor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do BN or Candor have ads?
Neither BN nor Candor shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BN or Candor?
BN ships an update every 3 months, and Candor every 8 days. Most recently, BN was updated on November 7, 2026 and Candor on November 5, 2026.

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