BN vs Candor
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Remote appliance control
- Simultaneous multi-device control
- Customizable timers
- Family device sharing
- Quick device connection
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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
Candor
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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
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Candor sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. BN asks for nothing beyond the download.
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.
| Parameter | BN | Candor |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (1.9K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 18.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.9K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 8 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.2 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 164 MB | 49 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | CENTURY PRODUCTS INC | Benyamin 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
BN
No in-app purchases
Candor
- Candor Pro Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
- Candor Pro Yearly14 Days trial$24.991 Year









