Comparison

HotMacNews vs Writy.

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

HotMacNews

Stay updated with the latest Mac OS, iOS, and gadget news from over 60 top sites. Shake your device to discover random news or select specific sites. Receive push notifications for breaking news and enjoy Apple Watch and iOS 17 widget support.

Highlights
  • Aggregated Mac and iOS news
  • Random news discovery via shake gesture
  • Manual site selection
  • Push notifications for breaking news
  • Apple Watch support
  • iOS 17 widgets
  • Ad-free experience
Features
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Get all the Mac OS, iOS, and Gadget news from one place. The HotMacNews app allows you to shake the phone or iPad to randomly choose from over 60 top news sites (constantly growing) and see the top news in the selected site. You can also manually choose a site from a list. News is provided by HotMacNews.com- the premiere Macintosh news and tips support site on the World Wide Web in a special iPhone format. If you prefer, there is a button to show the classic web version in which you can configure preferences to show up to 8 news sites and display the most current news from each of them. The app also has our Mac Blog. Your device will receive push notifications of special notices and Macintosh News. Apple Watch Support Enhanced- Choose a site and see the latest headlines on your apple watch and open them on your phone!! And Complication for watch face. New iOS 17 widget!!! Disclaimer: We are not responsible for the content of sites on HotMacNews. HotMacNews 6.0 Features: √ Latest Mac and iOS News from all over the web in one place √ Animations and Sound when switching sites- (Shake the phone in the Todays News section) √ iPad Support √ iPhone X Support √ Apple Watch Support- Choose a site and see the latest headlines on your apple watch. Also supports At A Glance and complications on the watch (From our blog). And now iOS 17 widgets. √ Push Notifications of Mac and iOS news and breaking news √ Pro in-App Purchase includes the following for one price Push Notifications can be turned off or set to Breaking News Only. Settings under iphone settings to change many features of the user interface including shake to change site sensitivity, sound on/off, sound choices, vibration on/off, and many other choices. No Ads √ Tech Support for Mac, Server, and iOS needs (pay service for Mid Atlantic Consulting, Inc. clients) ** Before you write a bad review- Let us fix your issue!! ** Any suggestions or bugs email us at info@midatlanticconsulting.com We thank you for your support, MidAtlanticConsulting, Inc. and the HotMacNews Team. Hot Mac News, HotMacNews, Mid Atlantic Consulting, MidAtlanticConsulting are trademarks of Mid Atlantic Consulting, Inc. HotMacNews is a free service of Mid Atlantic Consulting, Inc. and available to clients and non-clients. Clicking the support button at the bottom of HotMacNews app provides fast access to support services from Mid Atlantic Consulting, Inc. including email, phone, and IM support. Mid Atlantic Consulting, Inc. is a premiere Macintosh, PC, Networking, and Final Cut Pro support company with remote support worldwide and onsite service in DC, Maryland, Virginia, and now in West Virginia.

About

Writy.

Features
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Writy. is your go-to app for all things tech-related. Stay ahead of the curve and never miss a beat with our comprehensive coverage of the latest technology news, trends, and innovations from around the globe. From breakthrough gadgets to cutting-edge advancements, we bring you the most relevant and engaging tech news in a user-friendly format.

Screenshots

HotMacNews3 screens
Writy.4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Writy. at none against HotMacNews's 4. Writy. also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). HotMacNews's advantage is device support (5 vs 3). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. HotMacNews sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Writy. asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
HotMacNews versus Writy.: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHotMacNewsWrity.
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (20 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews78.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings20 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB30 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperMid Atlantic Consulting, Inc.IT HUB-JETISU DIGITAL, TOO

In-app purchases

4 purchases

HotMacNews

One-time4
  • Mac/iOS News Push$0.99
  • Remove Ads$0.99
  • Additional Pro Settings$1.99
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  • Deluxe Package$1.99
None

Writy.

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HotMacNews free?
HotMacNews is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Writy. free?
Writy. is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do HotMacNews or Writy. have ads?
Neither HotMacNews nor Writy. shows ads.

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