# HITSTER vs Hitstalt

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Hitstalt at 98% against HITSTER's 35%. HITSTER's advantage is price (Free vs $1.99) and rating (4.9 vs 2.7). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

HITSTER is free to download; Hitstalt costs $1.99 up front. Hitstalt sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. HITSTER asks for nothing beyond the download.

HITSTER holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HITSTER has 3.7K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 35% of HITSTER's written reviews are positive against 98% of Hitstalt's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

HITSTER ships an update every 2 weeks, Hitstalt every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HITSTER | Hitstalt |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | **[4.9 (3.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hitster/id1621483628/reviews)** | [2.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hitstalt/id6569218544/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.7K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 34.5% of reviews | **97.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#8** | #105 |
| Size | 46 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.6** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Koninklijke Jumbo B.V](https://appshunter.io/developer/1621483630) | [Jonathan Wandscheer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1758824838) |

## What reviewers say

### HITSTER

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hitster/id1621483628)

**Currently charting:** #8 Top Free · Music, #96 Top Free · Board (US App Store)

This app enhances a physical card game by playing music associated with scanned cards. Players arrange songs chronologically to build a music timeline and compete to collect hits. It's designed for easy setup and can be played competitively or cooperatively.

**Highlights:** Scan song cards to play music, Build a chronological music timeline, Compete to collect 10 hits, Easy rules for instant parties, Play solo or as a team, Pro and Expert rule variations

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great family game
- 👍 Fun for all ages
- 👍 Brings people together
- 👍 Awesome concept
- 👍 Works well with Spotify Premium

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Constant disconnection from Spotify
- 🐛 Requires reconnecting Spotify after every song
- 🐛 Incorrect songs played
- 🐛 Visible song titles when scanning
- 🐛 Buggy app experience

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and freezes
- Inability to connect to Spotify
- Wrong songs played
- Constant need to re-authorize Spotify

**Requested features**

- Support for Apple Music
- Ability to advance/rewind songs
- More song options and newer music
- Explicit song indicators


### Hitstalt

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hitstalt/id6569218544)

**Currently charting:** #105 Top Paid · Music, #161 Top Paid · Trivia (US App Store)

Enhance your music party experience with this app that integrates with Apple Music. Scan cards to automatically play music and arrange them on a timeline. It's the perfect companion for the Hitster card game.

**Highlights:** Seamless Apple Music integration, Optional bingo timer, Report non-working cards, Supports multiple Hitster editions, Automatic music playback, Timeline arrangement

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $3.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works with Apple Music
- 🚀 Fast and smooth performance
- 💡 Great alternative to official app
- ✨ Intuitive and simple design
- 💰 Free and no ads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Some cards not readable
- ❓ Songs not available on Apple Music
- 💡 In-app purchases for some editions
- 🤔 Need for more editions

**Reported bugs**

- QR codes not always readable
- Some songs not found on Apple Music

**Requested features**

- Include Hitster Battle of the Generations
- Add Canada Rock and Canada Bingo
- Add Canada Summer Party
- Option for 30-second turns
- Allow custom cards and playlists


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HITSTER free?

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

### Is Hitstalt free?

Hitstalt costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, HITSTER or Hitstalt?

HITSTER is rated higher. HITSTER averages 4.9 out of 5 from 3.7K ratings, while Hitstalt averages 2.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do HITSTER or Hitstalt have ads?

Neither HITSTER nor Hitstalt shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, HITSTER or Hitstalt?

HITSTER ships an update every 2 weeks, and Hitstalt every 2 months. Most recently, HITSTER was updated on October 18, 2026 and Hitstalt on October 19, 2026.

### Which is more popular, HITSTER or Hitstalt?

HITSTER currently peaks at #8 in the App Store charts, and Hitstalt at #105. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*