# HotMic vs Scrlr

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Scrlr at none against HotMic's 10. Scrlr also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). HotMic's advantage is ratings volume (163 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. HotMic sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Scrlr asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scrlr holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HotMic has 163 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HotMic | Scrlr |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (163 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hotmic-live-conversation/id1473870751/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scrlr/id1673726324/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **163** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 63.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 56 MB | 230 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hot Mic Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1473870750) | [Inside™](https://appshunter.io/developer/870333789) |

## What reviewers say

### HotMic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hotmic-live-conversation/id1473870751)

Engage in live conversations with real people, share your opinions, and build communities. Connect with others in real time and react to discussions as they unfold. Find your people and join the conversation.

**Highlights:** Live conversations, Real-time reactions, Community building, Share opinions, Connect with others

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tip | $3.99 | one-time |
| Join Stream | $4.99 | one-time |
| Tip | $5.99 | one-time |
| Tip | $7.99 | one-time |
| Tip | $11.99 | one-time |
| Tip | $15.99 | one-time |
| Tip | $19.99 | one-time |
| Tip | $49.99 | one-time |
| Tip | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Genius concept for interaction
- 👍 Awesome UI and experience
- 👍 Super intuitive and easy to use
- 👍 Brilliant idea, works perfectly
- 👍 Brilliant upcoming app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Refuses to log in on iPad
- 🐛 Cryptic error messages
- 🐛 Crashes constantly
- 🐛 Crashes within 15 seconds
- 🐛 Doesn't get notifications

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues on iPad
- Frequent app crashes
- Notification issues
- Syncing problems with Roku TV
- UI issues with keyboard blocking screen

**Requested features**

- Need a solution that actually works
- Need to fix crashing ASAP
- How to change name?


### Scrlr

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scrlr/id1673726324)

This app offers a video-based communication platform for companies to share updates, celebrate successes, and foster collaboration. It aims to replace inefficient email threads and meetings with engaging short video clips, keeping teams connected regardless of location or time zone.

**Highlights:** Video-based communication, Share challenges and successes, Announce birthdays and new hires, Foster open communication, Improve team collaboration, Stay connected across time zones

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HotMic free?

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

### Is Scrlr free?

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

### Which has better reviews, HotMic or Scrlr?

Scrlr is rated higher. HotMic averages 4.6 out of 5 from 163 ratings, while Scrlr averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do HotMic or Scrlr have ads?

Neither HotMic nor Scrlr shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, HotMic or Scrlr?

HotMic ships an update every 3 weeks, and Scrlr every 3 weeks. Most recently, HotMic was updated on November 6, 2026 and Scrlr on November 3, 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.*