# Side+ vs HWBT+ (Mat Armstrong)

The clearest difference is update cadence: HWBT+ (Mat Armstrong) at weekly against Side+'s every 6 weeks. Side+'s advantage is ratings volume (7.1K vs 1). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Side+ sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and HWBT+ (Mat Armstrong) sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $12.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Side+ against 5.0 for HWBT+ (Mat Armstrong). That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Side+ has 7.1K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 96% of Side+'s written reviews are positive against 100% of HWBT+ (Mat Armstrong)'s.

Side+ ships an update every 6 weeks, HWBT+ (Mat Armstrong) weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Side+ | HWBT+ (Mat Armstrong) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (7.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/side-plus/id1589187670/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hwbt-plus-mat-armstrong/id6803024221/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7.1K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 96.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | Subscription |
| Size | 67 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Sidemen Entertainment Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1589187672) | [HWBT Plus Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/6803024223) |

## What reviewers say

### Side+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/side-plus/id1589187670)

Access exclusive content, behind-the-scenes footage, and interactive Q&A sessions from popular creators. Engage with a global community and participate in unique challenges and events.

**Highlights:** Exclusive weekly episodes, Behind-the-scenes content, Exclusive podcast access, Weekly Q&A segments, Exclusive challenges and events, Private Zoom calls

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Side+ Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Side+ Yearly | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth app experience
- 👍 Entertaining content
- 💡 Exclusive behind-the-scenes and podcasts
- 🤑 Good value for money

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🔍 Needs better content organization/navigation

**Reported bugs**

- Full-screen mode issues (video pausing)
- Resume feature not always accurate

**Requested features**

- Add ability to sort/filter content by date or category
- Improve video playback controls (e.g. seek, pause)
- Add subtitles/closed captions for accessibility


### HWBT+ (Mat Armstrong)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hwbt-plus-mat-armstrong/id6803024221)

Engage with exclusive content, participate in discussions, and win prizes through interactive polls and forum posts. This platform offers a direct connection to creators and a community for fans.

**Highlights:** View posts, likes, and comments, Earn rewards and prizes with free tokens, Vote in interactive polls, Create forum posts, Watch exclusive content, Auto-renewing monthly subscription

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| HWBT+ membership | $12.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Side+ free?

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

### Is HWBT+ (Mat Armstrong) free?

HWBT+ (Mat Armstrong) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Side+ or HWBT+ (Mat Armstrong)?

HWBT+ (Mat Armstrong) is rated higher. Side+ averages 4.9 out of 5 from 7.1K ratings, while HWBT+ (Mat Armstrong) averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Side+ or HWBT+ (Mat Armstrong) have ads?

Neither Side+ nor HWBT+ (Mat Armstrong) shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Side+ or HWBT+ (Mat Armstrong)?

Side+ ships an update every 6 weeks, and HWBT+ (Mat Armstrong) weekly. Most recently, Side+ was updated on October 26, 2026 and HWBT+ (Mat Armstrong) on October 25, 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.*