Candle vs Hear2There
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Candle
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Discover seamless and barrier-free navigation with our app, specifically designed for blind and visually impaired users. With our innovative solution, you can effortlessly save Points of Interest (POIs) and navigate safely to your desired destinations. Our app is developed with complete Talkback support, ensuring full Voice-Over functionality, making it exceptionally user-friendly for people with visual impairments.
Hear2There
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Navigate the world with confidence β indoors and out. Hear2There gives blind and visually impaired people, as well as anyone wanting more detailed information about their surroundings, precise, real-time audio guidance where traditional GPS falls short. Using smart beacons and GPS, the app delivers clear spoken information about your exact location and surroundings β so you can move independently through buildings, transit hubs, and public spaces. What youβll hear: Entrances, exits, elevators, restrooms, and key points of interest Detailed descriptions that help you build a mental map of new places Virtual audio signage (menus, directions, hazards, and more) Nearby public transit stops with schedules and live arrival times Whether youβre entering a hospital, hotel, school, airport, or restaurant, Hear2There turns unfamiliar spaces into navigable environments. Arriving is just the start β the app helps you understand and move through the space with greater independence. Designed with direct input from a visually impaired co-founder, Hear2There enhances the mobility skills you already have. It works at Hear2There-enabled locations and is free to use. Download Hear2There and experience a more accessible world β one clear audio cue at a time.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Candle at every 3 days against Hear2There's every 3 months. Candle also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.6). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Candle ships an update every 3 days, Hear2There every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Candle | Hear2There |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days β better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 β better | 16.6 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 46 MB | 42 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Andreas Herz | FORESIGHT AUGMENTED REALITY LLC |
In-app purchases
Candle
No in-app purchases
Hear2There
No in-app purchases









