Comparison

KANDELA vs DS Bachata

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

Head to head
About

KANDELA

Stream curated DJ mixes across over 60 Latin music genres. Discover mixes by vibe, explore featured DJs, and create custom playlists. Keep the music playing in the background and even request custom mixes.

Highlights
  • Stream high-quality Latin DJ mixes
  • Browse 60+ Latin music genres
  • Filter mixes by vibe and mood
  • Explore featured DJ libraries
  • Save favorites and create playlists
  • Background audio playback
  • Request custom mixes
Features
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KANDELA — The ultimate Latin DJ mixes streaming app. Stream curated DJ mixes across 60+ Latin genres including Reggaeton, Bachata, Salsa, Cumbia, Corridos, Merengue, and more. Browse by vibe — Wedding Sets, Club Bangers, After Party, Sad Boy Corridos, and beyond. Features: • Stream high-quality Latin DJ mixes • Browse 60+ genres across Mexican Regional, Caribbean, Urban Latin, Electronic, and South American music • Filter by vibe — find the perfect mix for any mood or event • Explore featured DJs and their complete mix libraries • Save your favorites and create custom playlists • Background audio — keep the music playing while you use other apps • Request custom mixes from DJs • Book DJ Kandela for your next event Whether you're prepping for a quinceañera, hosting a rooftop party, or just vibing — KANDELA has the mix for you. Fuego garantizado.

About

DS Bachata

Features
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DS Bachata is the official app of Dominican bachata artist, producer, and instructor Daniel Sensual. Explore the music, watch the dancing, and stay connected to the bachata scene. INSIDE THE APP • Music: browse Daniel Sensual's releases and open them on Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube. • Dance videos: watch social dancing and discover Daniel's style on the floor. • Bachata After Dark: find the latest Wednesday event details at Eola Lounge in Orlando. • Festivals: explore the bachata festival calendar. • Learn: explore bachata learning opportunities with Daniel. Whether you dance, DJ, teach, or simply love bachata, DS Bachata brings Daniel's music and movement together in one place.

Screenshots

KANDELA3 screens
DS Bachata4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: KANDELA at every 2 days against DS Bachata's every 5 months. KANDELA also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, 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

KANDELA ships an update every 2 days, DS Bachata every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
KANDELA versus DS Bachata: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKANDELADS Bachata
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB5 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperOsvaldo Marceilno OlivaresJose Daniel Castillo

In-app purchases

None

KANDELA

No in-app purchases

None

DS Bachata

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is KANDELA free?
KANDELA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DS Bachata free?
DS Bachata is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do KANDELA or DS Bachata have ads?
Neither KANDELA nor DS Bachata shows ads.
Which is updated more often, KANDELA or DS Bachata?
KANDELA ships an update every 2 days, and DS Bachata every 5 months. Most recently, KANDELA was updated on October 31, 2026 and DS Bachata on October 28, 2026.

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