# HotMacNews vs Writy.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | HotMacNews | Writy. |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hotmacnews/id445667443/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **20** | — |
| Positive reviews | 78.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 28 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Mid Atlantic Consulting, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/329371531) | [IT HUB-JETISU DIGITAL, TOO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1643742896) |

## What reviewers say

### HotMacNews

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hotmacnews/id445667443)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mac/iOS News Push | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Additional Pro Settings | $1.99 | one-time |
| Deluxe Package | $1.99 | one-time |


### Writy.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/writy/id6450953315)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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