# HOT97 OFFICIAL — #1 for Hip Hop

> Official app for HOT 97, a leading hip hop radio station. (iPhone/iPad app by MediaCo Holding Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hot97-official/id990780132 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [MediaCo Holding Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1616423778)
- Category: Music, Entertainment
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 5 App Store ratings · 88 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.6 · 128 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2015-05-30
- Data updated: 2026-08-18
- Monetization: ad-supported
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hot97-official/id990780132/reviews.md

## What is HOT97 OFFICIAL?

Take the legendary hip hop brand HOT 97 with you anywhere you go!

The new & improved HOT 97 app allows you to listen to the hottest hip hop station wherever you are in the country. Catch up with your favorite HOT 97 personalities, and legendary DJ’s.

The HOT 97 app will keep you up-to-date on the latest in hip hop and culture, with breaking news and exclusive content and videos from Ebro, Laura Stylez, & Rosenberg, Funk Flex, Nessa and many more!

Listen on-the-go to our library of podcasts, including  “Ebro in the Morning,” “Tap In With TT,” along with mixes from your favorite DJs.
You’ll also be first in line for access to great contests and prizes!

Live chat with your favorite HOT 97 Personalities + access to exclusive live-video only available on the app!

Download the HOT 97 app now!

Connect with the HOT 97

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HOT97OFFICIAL
Twitter: https://twitter.com/hot97
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hot97/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/hot97

## Key features

- Live hip hop radio streaming
- Exclusive content and videos
- Podcast library
- DJ mixes
- Contests and prizes
- Live chat with personalities
- Live video access

## What do users think of HOT97 OFFICIAL?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 🎶 Great music selection
- 🎤 Excellent hosts and shows
- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 🔥 High-quality content
- 📻 Reliable live streaming
- 📰 Important news updates
- 💬 Community engagement

**Cons**

- 📢 Excessive advertisements
- 🔇 Low volume levels
- 🐛 Buggy and glitchy performance
- 🔌 Bluetooth connectivity issues
- 🔄 Frequent app crashes
- ⏳ Long loading times
- 📺 Video tab not working
- 🚗 Apple CarPlay issues
- ⏸️ Pausing and playback problems
- 🔄 Repetitive ads

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- Video tab doesn't work
- Disabled Apple CarPlay
- Disconnects from Bluetooth speakers
- Randomly goes out for seconds
- Audio is trash, barely hear
- App crashes when certain songs play
- Doesn't update song names
- Doesn't resume after interruption
- Links aren't tappable
- App crashes or never loads
- Closes after 10-15 minutes initially
- App restarts with startup advertisement
- Busy app when accessing shows

**Most requested features**

- Bring back Ebro for rush hour
- Option to listen to live streams
- Archive section with classic interviews
- Pause, fast forward, rewind for podcasts
- Paid version with no ads
- Access to 'drops' from Ebro in the Morning
- Promos for out-of-state New Yorkers
- Update Funkmaster Flex mixes
- More music variety, less repetition
- Fix non-tappable links
- Improve mix feed freshness
- Add dark mode option
- Allow pausing/playing from lock screen

## Recent user reviews (10 of 88)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hot97-official/id990780132/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Bring back Ebro for rush hour

*2025-12-15, version 6.7.0*

Being back ebro for rush hour

### 1/5 — No Ebro no app

*2025-12-13, version 6.7.0*

Since you guys wanna get rid of the Ebro in The Morning Show there is absolutely no reason for me to even have this app on my phone

### 5/5 — Great Start to Digitak Transformation

*2025-06-12, version 6.3.0*

HOT97 is a source for me - Music, Entertainment and Important News as well as community engagement. Keep focus on improving as it will be a loved app with future improvements and beyond.

### 2/5 — No live streaming?????

*2024-06-20, version 4.7.0*

How is there not an option to listen to live streams for your programming? I had to download another app to listen to Ebro in the Morning. That makes no sense at all.

### 2/5 — Ads and pausing

*2024-05-01, version 4.6.2*

Ads during their commercial free segments- I miss moments during my favorite morning show. Also it randomly goes out for a couple seconds rather frequently.

### 1/5 — Can’t hear

*2024-01-25, version 4.5.1*

For years the audio of this app has been trash . Turned all the way up and still barely hear . How can you be number 1 in the city ohhh wait yall meant number 1 volume level smh

### 5/5 — Poor Volume Level and Too Many Advertisements

*2023-12-04, version 4.4.3*

This app has poor volume level and too many advertisements… This needs to fixed ASAP💯

### 1/5 — Too many ads

*2023-09-07, version 4.3.4*

Bruh it’s 75% ads and 25% of music. Listening to ads and in the breaks some music 🤦🏻‍♂️🤡

### 1/5 — Buggy and hard to connect with Bluetooth speakers

*2023-07-27, version 4.3.3*

Not sure what’s up with this app but it likes to disconnect from my Bluetooth speakers after 5-8 minutes of play. This doesn’t happen with any other music app I have. Because of it I went from a daily listener to a almost never listener.

### 4/5 — Too many adds

*2023-03-27, version 4.3.0*

I used to love listening to Hot 97 but this app has too many adds so I’m gonna just listen to sports radio with ESPN. 🤷🏾

## Frequently asked questions about HOT97 OFFICIAL

### What does the HOT 97 OFFICIAL app do?

The app allows you to listen to the HOT 97 hip hop radio station live, no matter where you are. It also provides access to exclusive content, videos, podcasts, and DJ mixes from the station's personalities and DJs.

### What are the key features of the app?

Key features include live radio streaming, exclusive content and videos, a library of podcasts like 'Ebro in the Morning,' DJ mixes, access to contests and prizes, live chat with personalities, and exclusive live video.

### Is the HOT 97 OFFICIAL app free to use?

Yes, the app is free to download and use. It is supported by advertisements, which are displayed within the application.

### What kind of content can I find on the app?

You can find live hip hop radio broadcasts, breaking news and exclusive content related to hip hop and culture, interviews, podcasts, DJ mixes, and live video streams from HOT 97 personalities.

### Who is this app for?

This app is designed for fans of hip hop music and culture who want to stay connected with the HOT 97 brand. It's for listeners who want to tune into the station live, catch up on news, and access exclusive content from their favorite DJs and personalities.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 6.7.0 — 2025-11-03

Ability to follow authors

### 6.6.0 — 2025-10-10

- Bug fixes
- Quick add songs from the radio to your music app
- New notification options
- Tagging and mentioning in Live

### 6.5.0 — 2025-08-11

Enhancements and bug fixes

### 6.4.0 — 2025-06-13

-Bug Fixes to live radio streaming
-General enhancements

### 6.3.0 — 2025-05-05

Check out the Who's Next tab in our Features section for updates on this exciting event!

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