# Hootsuite vs Applied Client Network

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Applied Client Network at 100% against Hootsuite's 46%. Applied Client Network also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Hootsuite's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (34K vs 4). On price, 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. Applied Client Network asks for nothing beyond the download.

Applied Client Network holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hootsuite has 34K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 46% of Hootsuite's written reviews are positive against 100% of Applied Client Network's.

Hootsuite ships an update every 2 weeks, Applied Client Network every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hootsuite | Applied Client Network |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (34K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hootsuite-social-media-tools/id341249709/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/applied-client-network/id6503440833/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **34K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 45.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 113 MB | 122 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Hootsuite Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/341249712) | [Applied Systems Client Network, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1476457523) |

## 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


### Applied Client Network

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/applied-client-network/id6503440833)

This app provides resources and tools to help users of Applied solutions better navigate and utilize the technology. It aims to educate agencies and brokerages powered by Applied products, offering features like a Live Feed and Member Alliances to enhance user results.

**Highlights:** Client education resources, Technology navigation tools, Live Feed feature, Member Alliances, Empowerment for Applied users

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hootsuite free?

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

### Is Applied Client Network free?

Applied Client Network is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Hootsuite or Applied Client Network?

Applied Client Network is rated higher. Hootsuite averages 4.7 out of 5 from 34K ratings, while Applied Client Network averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Hootsuite or Applied Client Network have ads?

Neither Hootsuite nor Applied Client Network shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hootsuite or Applied Client Network?

Hootsuite ships an update every 2 weeks, and Applied Client Network every 3 months. Most recently, Hootsuite was updated on October 30, 2026 and Applied Client Network on October 22, 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.*