# Hot Press vs LikeFirstTime

The clearest difference is monetization model: Hot Press at free with in-app purchases against LikeFirstTime's subscription. Hot Press also leads on review sentiment (20% vs 0%). LikeFirstTime's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 16 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hot Press sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and LikeFirstTime sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Hot Press ships an update every 16 months, LikeFirstTime every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hot Press | LikeFirstTime |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[3.4 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/likefirsttime-forget-spoilers/id6759722721/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **5** |
| Positive reviews | **20.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 16 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 49 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Citygrove ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/482893228) | [Timofei Dadeev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1803109119) |

## 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 |


### LikeFirstTime

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/likefirsttime-forget-spoilers/id6759722721)

This app uses science-based programs to help you experience your favorite movies and shows as if for the first time. It guides you through daily sessions to reduce overfamiliarity, making plot twists and emotional moments more impactful on rewatches.

**Highlights:** Personalized rewatch programs, Daily guided sessions, Progress tracking, Enhanced suspense and emotion, Privacy and security focused

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited (1 Month) | $14.99 | per month |
| Unlimited (1 Year) | $22.99 | per year |
| Unlimited (1 Year) | $34.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hot Press free?

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

### Is LikeFirstTime free?

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

### Do Hot Press or LikeFirstTime have ads?

Neither Hot Press nor LikeFirstTime shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hot Press or LikeFirstTime?

Hot Press ships an update every 16 months, and LikeFirstTime every 5 days. Most recently, Hot Press was updated on November 10, 2026 and LikeFirstTime on October 31, 2026.

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