# HOT 96.9 Boston

> Boston's #1 hip hop radio station for throwbacks and current hits. (iPhone/iPad app by Beasley Broadcast Group.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hot-969-boston/id541586353 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Beasley Broadcast Group](https://appshunter.io/developer/1271218151)
- Category: Music
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 530 App Store ratings · 19 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 28 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2012-07-14
- Data updated: 2026-08-28
- Monetization: ad-supported
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hot-969-boston/id541586353/reviews.md

## What is HOT 96.9 Boston?

HOT 96.9 is Boston’s #1 for Throwbacks and Today’s Best Hip Hop.
 
 Listen to HOT 96.9 live, plus stream podcasts from Ramiro, Pebbles, Melissa and Leroy with their Second Date Update. Stay connected with the latest celebrity news and gossip, concerts and HOT 96.9’s money can’t buy experiences. Listen for commercial-free mixes from Boston’s hottest DJs.
 
 Stream HOT 96.9 for songs from artists like Rihanna, The Weeknd, Eminem, Drake, Post Malone, JAY-Z, Doja Cat, Notorious B.I.G., Usher, and many more.

## Key features

- Live radio streaming
- Podcast streaming
- Celebrity news and gossip
- Concert information
- Exclusive experiences
- Commercial-free DJ mixes

## What do users think of HOT 96.9 Boston?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 👍 Great station content
- 👍 Best music
- 👍 Favorite station
- 👍 Awesome station
- 👍 Love this station
- 👍 Best radio station
- 👍 Best balanced talk radio

**Cons**

- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 App stops playing
- 🐛 App lags behind radio
- 🐛 App does not work
- 🐛 App has been crashing
- 🐛 Ads interrupt live stream
- 🐛 Ads play at app open
- 🐛 iOS update issues
- 🐛 App won't open after update
- 🐛 App doesn't work for me
- 🐛 Artwork removed after firing

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashing
- App stops playing all the time
- App lags behind the radio
- App does not work after iOS update
- App won't open
- App crashes too much
- App doesn't work

**Most requested features**

- Fix play issues
- Time ads better or remove

## Recent user reviews (10 of 19)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hot-969-boston/id541586353/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Don’t play adds when the app first opens

*2026-06-30, version 8.0*

Here’s a tip, when someone opens up a music streaming app the last thing they want hear first thing is a damn ad. I usually go to the app when I want to hear the second date update and my radio is losing signal on the way to work and as soon as an ad plays the app gets closed. You greedy bums really need the ad plays first thing. Jesus Christ

### 5/5 — My favorite station, so hurt without pebble, but I’m trying.

*2026-05-11, version 7.9*

Best music, best people you could ever known.

### 2/5 — App has been crashing lately

*2024-10-04, version 7.2*

Crashing issues

### 1/5 — Great station. Awful app

*2024-09-18, version 7.2*

I love the station and the Get Up Crew, and it’s easier to listen via an app, but the app itself is awful.  It stops playing all the time and alway lags behind the radio so you’ll never have a chance at any of the contests. developers, I’m not being greedy, please just fix the play issues, I’m tired of starting and restarting the app multiple times for the two hours I’m trying to listen in the morning

### 1/5 — Stops by itself

*2024-09-11, version 7.2*

Randomly stops by its self and I have to come back and push play

### 5/5 — LOVE you all!!!

*2024-07-17, version 7.2*

Hello Pebbles, Melissa, Leroy and Ramiro! 

You are my start of every weekday and I love you all! Thank you for bringing the laughs, news and realness daily!

<3
Sonia Touchette

### 5/5 — Hot 969 a awesome station

*2020-01-18, version 3.2.6*

Been listening to this station on iheart radio to the throwbacks and it’s awesome so I just have to download the app

### 1/5 — iOS update not working

*2019-10-10, version 3.2.5*

Hi I love this station and listen every day! But I haven’t been able to listen at home because the app does not work after the iOS update!! Is this being worked on?

### 3/5 — The ads are what matter, not the content.

*2019-03-26, version 3.2.4*

It plays ads in the middle of the live stream.  Really? So regular over-the-air ads and then additional ads that interrupt programs.  Sure that makes a lot of sense.  This should probably be timed better to overlay the over-the-air ads, or not do it at all.

### 4/5 — I love Boston 96.9

*2017-03-28, version 3.1*

This week prior to the update, and after the update my app won't open. I use it once it gets staticky in my car. My other apps are working well. Please fix!

## Frequently asked questions about HOT 96.9 Boston

### What kind of music can I listen to on this app?

This app features Boston's #1 for Throwbacks and Today's Best Hip Hop. You can stream songs from popular artists like Rihanna, The Weeknd, Eminem, Drake, Post Malone, JAY-Z, Doja Cat, Notorious B.I.G., Usher, and many more.

### Does the app offer more than just live radio?

Yes, in addition to live radio streaming, you can stream podcasts from hosts like Ramiro, Pebbles, Melissa, and Leroy, including their popular 'Second Date Update' segments.

### Is this app free to use?

Based on the provided information, the app is free to use and is supported by advertisements. There are no in-app purchases mentioned.

### What other content is available besides music and podcasts?

The app keeps you connected with the latest celebrity news and gossip, information on upcoming concerts, and access to HOT 96.9’s money-can't-buy experiences. You can also enjoy commercial-free mixes from Boston's hottest DJs.

### Who is this app designed for?

This app is designed for listeners who enjoy hip hop music, both current hits and throwbacks, and are looking for a radio station that also offers podcasts, celebrity news, and concert updates relevant to Boston.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 8.0 — 2026-06-10

Performance improvement and bug fixes.

### 7.9 — 2026-04-28

Performance improvement and bug fixes.

### 7.8 — 2026-01-28

Performance improvement and bug fixes.

### 7.5 — 2024-12-17

Performance improvements and bug fixes.

### 7.2 — 2024-07-09

Performance improvements and bug fixes.

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