Comparison

K vs Hearcandy

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

Head to head
About

K

Features
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The official app of K-WIN radio, WKWN 1420AM and 101.3FM Enjoy streaming K-WIN radio featuring news, sports, and local programming on the go, worldwide! Let us know you're listening via our Facebook page, or on X. K-WIN News Now on Facebook, and @DiscoverDade on X

About

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.

Screenshots

K4 screens
Hearcandy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Hearcandy at none against K's shown. Hearcandy also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.2). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

K ships an update every 5 months, Hearcandy every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
K versus Hearcandy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKHearcandy
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 months — betterEvery 7 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.215.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB37 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperDADE COUNTY BROADCASTING INCEric Wolfram

In-app purchases

None

K

No in-app purchases

None

Hearcandy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is K free?
K is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hearcandy free?
Hearcandy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do K or Hearcandy have ads?
K shows ads; Hearcandy does not.
Which is updated more often, K or Hearcandy?
K ships an update every 5 months, and Hearcandy every 7 months. Most recently, K was updated on October 30, 2026 and Hearcandy on October 25, 2026.

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