KVNF vs Hearcandy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
KVNF
Listen to live public radio streams, pause and rewind live audio, and access archived shows and podcasts. Stay updated with local and national news, view program schedules, and interact with the station.
- Live stream listening
- DVR-like audio controls
- Program schedule and playlist
- Archived shows and podcasts
- Local and national news
- Background playback
- Talk to Us feature
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KVNF App: The KVNF App allows you to listen to the 90.9 FM KVNF live stream, pause and rewind the live audio, view the program schedule and playlist, full access to archived shows, and read and listen to local and national news! App Features • DVR-like controls (pause, rewind, and fast forward). You can pause the live stream to have a conversation and pick up right where you left off! Or rewind to catch something you just missed! • Listen to the live stream from KVNF even while traveling! • Integrated program schedule for the KVNF stream! • Listen to KVNF in the background while browsing the web or catching up on your emails! • Send the station a voice mail or video message via the Talk to Us feature! • Listen to KVNF podcasts and archived content! • Access to the KVNF playlist, schedule, and news via the menu. The KVNF App is brought to you by the great people at North Fork Valley Public Radio, Inc. and Public Media Apps. We work to provide our valued listeners with great mobile solutions. https://www.kvnf.org/ http://www.publicmediaapps.com
Hearcandy
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HearCandy is an audio player that is used by the community who refuse to waste time listening to ads and filler. Together, we auto-skip what none of us came for — the interruptions, repetitive intros, sponsor reads, and “subscribe to our newsletter” speeches. HearCandy learns from real listeners, not advertisers or podcasters. The more we listen, the smarter the skips and recommendations become. Everyone helps. Everyone benefits. No one pays. Why HearCandy? * Auto-skip sponsored ads & fluff Community-powered skip points mean you don’t have to lift a finger. * It gets smarter with more listeners Every skip improves the experience for everyone. * Your habits = your recommendations Suggestions based on what you actually listen to, not what you “follow.” * Always free. Always ad-free. No pro plan. No subscription. No membership. No upsells. Not ever. * Discover more than podcasts Audiobooks, indie shows, global radio voices — find the stories, music, and thinkers you never hear on the big platforms. * No setup. No logins. No credit card. Install and press play. That’s it. A listening community, not a platform HearCandy isn’t trying to sell ads. We don’t push big publishers. We don’t lock content behind subscriptions. We don’t ask for your money — just your ears, and your skips. Take back the time that belongs to you. Join the community that listens smarter. HearCandy — skip ads together.
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Verdict
KVNF and Hearcandy are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | KVNF | Hearcandy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (19 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 19 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 44 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | KVNF | Eric Wolfram |
In-app purchases
KVNF
No in-app purchases
Hearcandy
No in-app purchases









