K vs Hearcandy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
K
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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
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
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
| Parameter | K | Hearcandy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months — better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | DADE COUNTY BROADCASTING INC | Eric Wolfram |
In-app purchases
K
No in-app purchases
Hearcandy
No in-app purchases









