# Hot Press vs Trackd.tv

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Trackd.tv at none against Hot Press's 13. Trackd.tv also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 16 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 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 13 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Trackd.tv asks for nothing beyond the download.

Hot Press ships an update every 16 months, Trackd.tv every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hot Press | Trackd.tv |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 16 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 49 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Citygrove ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/482893228) | [Alessandro La Rosa](https://appshunter.io/developer/567449332) |

## 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 (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hot Press Subscription | $6.99 | per month |
| Hot Press Subscription | $18.99 | per 3 months |
| Hot Press Subscription | $69.99 | per year |
| 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 |


### Trackd.tv

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trackdtv/id6786734061)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hot Press free?

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

### Is Trackd.tv free?

Trackd.tv is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Hot Press or Trackd.tv have ads?

Trackd.tv shows ads; Hot Press does not.

### Which is updated more often, Hot Press or Trackd.tv?

Hot Press ships an update every 16 months, and Trackd.tv every 9 days. Most recently, Hot Press was updated on October 23, 2026 and Trackd.tv on October 20, 2026.

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