# Hot Press vs HBTV Networks

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HBTV Networks at none against Hot Press's 10. HBTV Networks also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Hot Press's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hot Press sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. HBTV Networks asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hot Press | HBTV Networks |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 16 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 49 MB | 76 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Citygrove ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/482893228) | [RHEMAFi LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1825310276) |

## What reviewers say

### Hot Press

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hot-press/id482893225)

Access Ireland's iconic music, pop culture, and politics magazine with enhanced digital editions. Explore the latest issues and an extensive archive, enriched with exclusive audio and video content for a more immersive experience.

**Highlights:** Latest magazine issues, Extensive archive access, Enhanced audio and video content, Digital subscriptions, Single issue purchases

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hot Press Best Of Ireland 2018 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Hot Press 4218 U2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Hot Press 3820 U2 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Hot Press 40.05 Kodaline | $3.99 | one-time |
| Hot Press 40.10 Euro 2016 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Hot Press 4104 U2 Joshua Tree Special | $3.99 | one-time |
| Hot Press 3708 Josh Ritter | $4.99 | one-time |
| Hot Press 3814 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Edition | $4.99 | one-time |
| Hot Press Annual 2018 | $5.99 | one-time |


### HBTV Networks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hbtv-networks/id6748337983)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hot Press free?

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

### Is HBTV Networks free?

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

### Do Hot Press or HBTV Networks have ads?

HBTV Networks shows ads; Hot Press does not.

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