# hugzly™ vs AltCom

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: hugzly™ at none against AltCom's 5. AltCom's advantage is ratings volume (6 vs 1) and device support. On price, rating and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AltCom sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. hugzly™ asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for hugzly™ against 5.0 for AltCom. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AltCom has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | hugzly™ | AltCom |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hugzly/id1610185390/reviews) | [5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/altcom/id6740035738/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **6** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | — | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 53 MB | 143 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | — | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Our Vita Technology Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1609115260) | [AltCom LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1788050104) |

## What reviewers say

### hugzly™

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hugzly/id1610185390)

This app connects a special plush toy to loved ones, allowing users to send and receive 'light hugs' through the toy. It fosters a sense of connection and belonging, even when physically apart. The app facilitates setup, personalization, and management of these loving digital interactions.

**Highlights:** Connects plush toy to loved ones, Send and receive 'light hugs', Assign colors to different connections, Review 24-hour hug history, Personalize plush settings, Supports multi-user connections

**In-app purchases:** none


### AltCom

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/altcom/id6740035738)

Discover unique live commentary on sports, news, and gaming. Engage with creators and fans through live chat and support them with subscriptions or tips. Creators can monetize their expertise and customize their profiles.

**Highlights:** Live alternative commentary, Interactive live chat, Creator subscriptions and tips, Customizable creator profiles, Smart content recommendations, Coin purchases for premium streams

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $99.99 | per year |
| 300 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1000 coins | $29.99 | one-time |
| 3500 Coins | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is hugzly™ free?

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

### Is AltCom free?

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

### Which has better reviews, hugzly™ or AltCom?

hugzly™ and AltCom are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 6 ratings respectively.

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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.*