Comparison

BlackCandy vs GramMusic

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

Head to head
About

BlackCandy

This application serves as a personal music center, requiring a pre-configured Black Candy server to function. It provides access to your music library through a dedicated iOS interface. More information on server setup is available via the developer's GitHub page.

Highlights
  • Personal music center
  • Requires Black Candy server
  • iOS interface
  • Music library access
  • GitHub for setup info
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The official Black Candy iOS app. To use this app, you must have a Black Candy server set up. For more information, please visit https://github.com/blackcandy-org/blackcandy

About

GramMusic

Organize and stream your Telegram audio library like a dedicated music player. Access voice notes, songs, and channel audio with smart playlists and offline listening.

Highlights
  • Direct Telegram Sync
  • Smart Playlists and Library
  • Offline Listening and Smart Cache
  • Studio-Quality Audio and Equalizer
  • Fluid Nocturne Design
  • Lock Screen and Dynamic Controls
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GramMusic is a sleek, modern music player designed specifically for your Telegram audio library. It connects seamlessly with your Telegram account to transform your audio files, voice notes, Saved Messages, and joined channels into a clean, organized music streaming experience. Stop endlessly scrolling through chats to find your favorite songs. GramMusic brings the familiar, premium feel of a dedicated music player to your personal Telegram collection. KEY FEATURES: • Direct Telegram Sync Log in securely with your Telegram account to automatically access audio tracks from your chats, joined channels, and Saved Messages in one unified place. • Smart Playlists and Library Create custom playlists, organize tracks by artists, and keep your music library neatly arranged with high-resolution artwork and metadata. • Offline Listening and Smart Cache Download and cache your favorite tracks for uninterrupted offline listening without needing an active internet connection or VPN. • Studio-Quality Audio and Equalizer Customize your sound with a built-in multi-band equalizer, sound presets, and dynamic bass boost. • Fluid Nocturne Design Enjoy an obsidian dark interface with smooth animations, liquid-glass aesthetics, and intuitive playback controls. • Lock Screen and Dynamic Controls Seamlessly control your music from the Lock Screen, Control Center, and Dynamic Island with full artwork support. DISCLAIMER AND COMPLIANCE: GramMusic is an independent third-party client built using the official Telegram API (TDLib). GramMusic is not affiliated with, endorsed, or sponsored by Telegram FZ-LLC. All audio content is streamed directly from the user's authorized Telegram account.

Screenshots

BlackCandy4 screens
GramMusic4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: GramMusic at monthly against BlackCandy's every 24 months. GramMusic also leads on ratings volume (3 vs 1). BlackCandy's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BlackCandy holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BlackCandy ships an update every 24 months, GramMusic monthly. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
BlackCandy versus GramMusic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlackCandyGramMusic
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.7 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings13 — better
Update frequencyEvery 24 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB65 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer文冬 赵Ya bez SAREY

In-app purchases

None

BlackCandy

No in-app purchases

None

GramMusic

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BlackCandy free?
BlackCandy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GramMusic free?
GramMusic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, BlackCandy or GramMusic?
BlackCandy is rated higher. BlackCandy averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while GramMusic averages 4.7 from 3 ratings.
Do BlackCandy or GramMusic have ads?
Neither BlackCandy nor GramMusic shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BlackCandy or GramMusic?
BlackCandy ships an update every 24 months, and GramMusic monthly. Most recently, BlackCandy was updated on October 25, 2026 and GramMusic on October 25, 2026.

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