Comparison

Candence vs BlurtLab

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

Head to head
About

Candence

Features
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Candence turns focus into something you can see. Instead of a plain countdown, you watch a real candle slowly burn down — or an ice cube quietly melt — while you work. The animation is synced exactly to your timer, so the progress on screen is the time you have actually focused. It is calm, beautiful, and surprisingly motivating: you simply do not want to "blow out the candle" by giving up early. WATCH YOUR FOCUS, DON'T JUST COUNT IT - Candle mode (warm) or Ice mode (cool), hand-crafted and animated at 60 FPS - The flame flickers, the wax melts, the ice drips — all in real time - Focus sessions from 45 to 120 minutes - Calming ambient sounds: fireplace, rain, ocean, forest, white noise STAY MOTIVATED - Earn up to 3 stars per session — finish without pausing for a perfect score - Build daily streaks: Bronze, Silver, Gold and Diamond - Unlock achievements as your focus hours add up - Track total focus time, sessions, streaks and daily averages in your profile STUDY ASSISTANT (in-app, optional) Tap "Study Assistant" on the home screen, add a photo of your notes or a PDF, and Candence turns them into flashcards and a quick quiz — so studying continues after the timer ends. (An internet connection is required for AI generation.) FREE - Every level and feature is free, supported by occasional ads - No subscriptions, no in-app purchases, no paywalls - No sign-up required — just open the app and focus - The timer works fully offline; your progress is stored on your device Whether you are studying for an exam, doing deep work, reading, writing, or just trying to stay off your phone, Candence makes focus feel rewarding — one candle, one cube, one session at a time. Light your focus. Melt your distractions.

About

BlurtLab

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Stop rereading. Start remembering. BlurtLab turns your own study materials into active-recall sessions that reveal what you truly understand — and what you still need to learn. HOW IT WORKS 1. Add your material Upload a document, paste your notes or choose a ready-made topic. 2. Blurt from memory Study the material, hide it, then write everything you can remember without looking back. 3. Get instant AI feedback BlurtLab compares your answer with the source, highlights the ideas you covered, identifies important gaps and explains what to improve. 4. Review at the right time Choose your next review date, revisit weaker areas and watch your knowledge grow over time. WHY STUDENTS USE BLURTLAB • Study actively instead of passively rereading • Find knowledge gaps before an exam does • Get clear, personalised feedback in seconds • Turn notes and documents into focused revision • Track past blurts and improvement over time • Organise learning by subject and topic • Share study materials with classmates by email • Practise with guided sessions or study at your own pace BUILT FOR REAL REVISION Use BlurtLab for GCSEs, A Levels, university courses, class tests, assignments, professional qualifications or any topic you want to remember. Whether you are revising biology, history, psychology, law, medicine, languages or another subject, BlurtLab helps you move beyond familiarity and test what you can actually recall. LESS REREADING. MORE KNOWING. Start your 7-day free trial and make every revision session count. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled through your Apple Account settings before the end of the current billing period. Privacy Policy: https://blurtlab.com/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://blurtlab.com/terms Apple EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Candence4 screens
BlurtLab4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Candence at none against BlurtLab's 2. BlurtLab's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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. BlurtLab sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Candence asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Candence ships an update every 2 weeks, BlurtLab fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Candence versus BlurtLab: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCandenceBlurtLab
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterFortnightly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size67 MB89 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDebuggerTr Consulting SIAEmma Green

In-app purchases

None

Candence

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

BlurtLab

Subscriptions2
  • BlurtLab Pro Monthly1 Month trial$6.991 Month
  • BlurtLab Pro Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Candence free?
Candence is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BlurtLab free?
BlurtLab is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Candence or BlurtLab have ads?
Candence shows ads; BlurtLab does not.
Which is updated more often, Candence or BlurtLab?
Candence ships an update every 2 weeks, and BlurtLab fortnightly. Most recently, Candence was updated on October 31, 2026 and BlurtLab on November 5, 2026.

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