# Pure Connect vs What Hi

The clearest difference is rating: What Hi at 4.6 against Pure Connect's 2.6. What Hi also leads on ratings volume (98 vs 14). Pure Connect's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 21) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 8 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. What Hi sells 21 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Pure Connect asks for nothing beyond the download.

What Hi holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: What Hi has 98 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 19% of Pure Connect's written reviews are positive against 11% of What Hi's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Pure Connect ships an update every 2 months, What Hi every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pure Connect | What Hi |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.6 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pure-connect/id397745107/reviews) | **[4.6 (98 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/what-hi-fi/id496516601/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 14 | **98** |
| Positive reviews | **18.8% of reviews** | 10.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 8 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 7 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pure International Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1207754554) | [Future Publishing Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/378460265) |

## What reviewers say

### Pure Connect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pure-connect/id397745107)

Access thousands of internet radio stations, on-demand shows, podcasts, and your local music library. Control your Pure Jongo wireless speakers for multiroom audio setups, including stereo pairing and group volume management.

**Highlights:** Internet radio stations, On-demand shows and podcasts, Local digital music playback, Jongo speaker remote control, Stereo pairing and multiroom setup, Group and individual volume control

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### What Hi

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/what-hi-fi/id496516601)

This app provides expert reviews, buying advice, and independent comparisons for audio and home cinema equipment. Discover top tech, learn how to build the perfect system, and elevate your sound and picture quality with trusted insights.

**Highlights:** Expert reviews of audio and home cinema gear, In-depth buying advice, Independent product comparisons, Guides to improve TV and projector performance, Tips for building audio systems, Coverage of headphones, amps, receivers, and more

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

**In-app purchases (21)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| 3 Month Subscription | $14.99 | per 3 months |
| 6 Month Subscription | $23.99 | per 6 months |
| 1 Year Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Issue 500 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Issue 495 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Issue 494 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Issue 493 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Issue 492 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Issue 491 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Issue 488 | $4.99 | one-time |
| What Hi-Fi? Sound and Vision: Awards 2012 | $5.99 | one-time |
| What Hi-Fi? Sound and Vision: August 2012 | $5.99 | one-time |
| What Hi-Fi? Sound and Vision: Awards 2013 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Awards 2014 of What Hi-Fi? Sound and Vision | $5.99 | one-time |
| March 2016 of What Hi-Fi? Sound and Vision | $5.99 | one-time |
| Awards 2016 of What Hi-Fi? Sound and Vision | $5.99 | one-time |
| Issue 481 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Issue 516 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Issue 515 | $5.99 | one-time |
| All What Hi-Fi Back Issues | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Magazine content is good
- 👍 App works fine now (for some)
- 👍 Electronic version cheaper than print

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App frequently crashes
- 🐛 Unable to download editions
- 🐛 Cannot log in to account
- 🐛 Paid for issues disappear
- 🐛 Subscription not recognized

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to download editions
- Cannot log in to account
- Paid for issues disappear
- Subscription not recognized
- App crashes frequently

**Requested features**

- Make older issues free
- Offer free trial section
- Add video content or app-only exclusives
- Improve text readability and zoom functionality
- Make app interactive, not just PDF


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pure Connect free?

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

### Is What Hi free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pure Connect or What Hi?

What Hi is rated higher. Pure Connect averages 2.6 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while What Hi averages 4.6 from 98 ratings.

### Do Pure Connect or What Hi have ads?

Neither Pure Connect nor What Hi shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pure Connect or What Hi?

Pure Connect ships an update every 2 months, and What Hi every 8 months. Most recently, Pure Connect was updated on October 22, 2026 and What Hi on October 21, 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.*