Hewitt vs Alyste
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Hewitt
Access Hugh Hewitt's podcasts and radio interviews on demand. This app allows you to listen to your favorite content from the popular radio show and its associated podcasts. Enjoy a direct connection to the host's broadcasts.
- Listen to podcasts
- Access radio interviews
- Connect with Hugh Hewitt
- On-demand content
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With the Hugh Hewitt App you can connect with Hugh like never before. Listen to your favorite podcasts and interviews from Hugh Hewitt. Get what you want off the radio with the new Hugh Hewitt app.
Alyste
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Alyste is a comprehensive directory of content that showcases black businesses, movies, shows, podcasts, radio stations, organizations, creators and more. Yes, all in one place! News: Want information? Read articles from your favorite black publications Food: Hungry? Find black-owned restaurants near you Creators: Love discovering influencers? Easily browse black creators to inspire you and support Movies and Shows: Need something to watch? Find black-lead movies and shows that can be filtered by streaming service Podcasts: Ready to listen? Browse 100s of black-leading podcasts across multiple categories Radio Stations: Traveling to a new city? Simply open the app to find the stations you want Organizations: Want to support Black Causes and Charities? Easily browse and support organizations across a variety of categories Brands: We’ve all asked. “Anyone know any black-owned brands?” 25+ categories of black-owned businesses at your fingertips
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Alyste at monthly against Hewitt's every 4 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Hewitt ships an update every 4 months, Alyste monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Hewitt | Alyste |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.7 (26 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 17.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 26 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 116 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Salem Radio Operations, LLC | Taylor Perry |
In-app purchases
Hewitt
No in-app purchases
Alyste
No in-app purchases
