# Hotspot Planet vs Forgotten Acre

The clearest difference is rating: Forgotten Acre at 5.0 against Hotspot Planet's 3.5. Forgotten Acre also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 6 weeks). Hotspot Planet's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (732 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hotspot Planet sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Forgotten Acre sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Forgotten Acre holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hotspot Planet has 732 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Hotspot Planet ships an update every 6 weeks, Forgotten Acre every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hotspot Planet | Forgotten Acre |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (732 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hotspot-planet/id1424054679/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forgotten-acre/id6798838155/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **732** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 31.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 9 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [INNOAUS KOREA INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1027280802) | [RimpTech LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6798838157) |

## What reviewers say

### Hotspot Planet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hotspot-planet/id1424054679)

Easily connect to saved Wi-Fi networks with automatic activation. Access hotspots directly from a widget, which displays up to three available connections. The app supports various security protocols and allows for easy management of your Wi-Fi list.

**Highlights:** Automatic Wi-Fi connection, Widget for direct connection, Displays up to 3 hotspots on widget, Shows current Wi-Fi name, Supports WEP, WPA, WPA2 security, List item reordering

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| A cup of coffee | $0.99 | one-time |
| A meal | $3.99 | one-time |
| Hearty support | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✅ WiFi sharing functionality works well
- ❤️ Users love the app concept
- ⚡ Quick and easy to use when functioning

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Core functionality doesn't work reliably
- 📖 Lacks clear instructions or documentation
- 😤 Inconsistent performance across devices
- 🔌 Widget hotspot connection fails
- ❌ App crashes or freezes frequently

**Reported bugs**

- Network creation doesn't work
- Hotspot connection fails through widget
- App doesn't connect to created networks
- WiFi hotspot functionality non-functional
- Settings must be accessed manually instead of through app

**Requested features**

- Clear user instructions and setup guide
- Improved widget functionality for hotspot connection
- Auto-connect hotspot feature
- Better documentation on how to enable hotspot
- Gaming console compatibility (Xbox One)


### Forgotten Acre

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forgotten-acre/id6798838155)

Capture and organize farm-related visual notes with this camera-first memory tool. Easily document settings, adjustments, and records, then share them with others. Streamline farm management with a simple, efficient system.

**Highlights:** Camera-first memory tool, Organize by field or folder, Pin important notes, Share with family/co-workers, Simple farm management, Document combine settings, Track planter adjustments

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Forgotten Acre | $5.00 | per month |
| Forgotten Acre | $49.00 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hotspot Planet free?

Hotspot Planet is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Forgotten Acre free?

Forgotten Acre is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Hotspot Planet or Forgotten Acre?

Forgotten Acre is rated higher. Hotspot Planet averages 3.5 out of 5 from 732 ratings, while Forgotten Acre averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Hotspot Planet or Forgotten Acre have ads?

Neither Hotspot Planet nor Forgotten Acre shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hotspot Planet or Forgotten Acre?

Hotspot Planet ships an update every 6 weeks, and Forgotten Acre every 5 days. Most recently, Hotspot Planet was updated on November 6, 2026 and Forgotten Acre on October 31, 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.*