# My altafiber vs HiveWatch

The clearest difference is ratings volume: My altafiber at 8.2K against HiveWatch's 7. My altafiber also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). HiveWatch's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

HiveWatch holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: My altafiber has 8.2K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | My altafiber | HiveWatch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (8.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-altafiber/id1245014739/reviews) | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hivewatch/id1642291495/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8.2K** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 85.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 61 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cincinnati Bell](https://appshunter.io/developer/657511229) | [HiveWatch, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1578044608) |

## What reviewers say

### My altafiber

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-altafiber/id1245014739)

Manage your altafiber phone, internet, and TV services from your smartphone. View billing history, make payments, manage your account profile, and access support resources.

**Highlights:** Pay and view billing history, Manage recurring payments and eBill, Register and manage online profile, View current and available services, Access TV channel lineups, Live chat and email support, Find store locations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 User-friendly
- 👍 Simple and easy to navigate
- 🚀 Quick and easy bill payment
- 💡 Convenient bill reminders and payment scheduling
- 👍 Organized account information

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy app with crashes and issues
- 🔒 Weak two-factor authentication
- 💰 Concerns about credit card surcharges
- 🔍 Limited account management options
- 📞 Poor customer service experience

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Perpetual loop between app and App Store
- Inability to view bill details
- Persistent payment reminders even after payment is made

**Requested features**

- Add time-based authenticator for two-factor authentication
- Improve payment scheduling options
- Provide more detailed account information and usage data
- Enhance customer service and communication channels


### HiveWatch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hivewatch/id1642291495)

This app connects field security personnel with their operations center, eliminating the need for radios or call sheets. It allows guards to receive event context, communicate via voice messages, and monitor incident responses for improved tactical awareness and performance assessment.

**Highlights:** Real-time event context for field personnel, Voice message collaboration with operators, Incident monitoring and response visibility, Performance assessment tools, Streamlined guard force onboarding

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is My altafiber free?

My altafiber is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is HiveWatch free?

HiveWatch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, My altafiber or HiveWatch?

HiveWatch is rated higher. My altafiber averages 4.8 out of 5 from 8.2K ratings, while HiveWatch averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.

### Do My altafiber or HiveWatch have ads?

Neither My altafiber nor HiveWatch shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, My altafiber or HiveWatch?

My altafiber ships an update every 2 months, and HiveWatch every 2 months. Most recently, My altafiber was updated on November 11, 2026 and HiveWatch on November 12, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*