# Hootsuite vs Multi

The clearest difference is rating: Hootsuite at 4.7 against Multi's 2.8. Hootsuite also leads on ratings volume (34K vs 13). Multi's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (60% vs 46%). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hootsuite sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $149.00 per month. Multi asks for nothing beyond the download.

Hootsuite holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hootsuite has 34K ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 46% of Hootsuite's written reviews are positive against 60% of Multi's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Hootsuite ships an update every 2 weeks, Multi every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hootsuite | Multi |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (34K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hootsuite-social-media-tools/id341249709/reviews)** | [2.8 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/multi-window/id1479214599/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **34K** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | 45.8% of reviews | **60.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 113 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Hootsuite Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/341249712) | [Ahsan MT](https://appshunter.io/developer/1438930045) |

## What reviewers say

### Hootsuite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hootsuite-social-media-tools/id341249709)

Manage your social media presence on the go. Schedule posts, monitor activity, and respond to messages across multiple platforms from a single interface. Features dark mode for easier viewing.

**Highlights:** Schedule posts across multiple networks, Monitor mentions and conversations, Manage messages and comments, Upload photos, videos, and GIFs, Content calendar view, Dark mode

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mobile | $149.00 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Very good
- 🚀 Makes social media life so easy!!
- 👍 Lifesaver
- 👍 Wonderful
- 👍 Great app to keep on top of social media

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Don't give them your credit card information
- 💰 Charged annual fee unknowingly
- 💰 Expensive Help
- 🔒 Unable to cancel subscription
- 🐛 Crashes when editing a draft and scrambles the text

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to sign in
- Crashes when editing a draft
- Scrambles text in drafts
- Fails to post scheduled content
- Disconnects social media accounts

**Requested features**

- Ability to post to TikTok
- Ability to save drafts
- Ability to post hashtags in comments on Instagram
- Ability to post multiple images/videos to Instagram
- Ability to choose location when posting


### Multi

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/multi-window/id1479214599)

Browse the web and watch videos simultaneously, or manage multiple social media accounts at once. This app enables picture-in-picture mode for videos and allows you to view maps while enjoying other content. It's designed for efficient multitasking across various online activities.

**Highlights:** Watch video while browsing, Multiple social media activity, Picture-in-Picture video mode, View maps alongside other content, Compare e-commerce sites

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hootsuite free?

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

### Is Multi free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Hootsuite or Multi?

Hootsuite is rated higher. Hootsuite averages 4.7 out of 5 from 34K ratings, while Multi averages 2.8 from 13 ratings.

### Do Hootsuite or Multi have ads?

Neither Hootsuite nor Multi shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hootsuite or Multi?

Hootsuite ships an update every 2 weeks, and Multi every 3 weeks. Most recently, Hootsuite was updated on October 31, 2026 and Multi on October 23, 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.*