Comparison

Hot 101.9 vs AltitudePlus+

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Hot 101.9

Stream live radio and engage with on-air personalities and other listeners. Share comments, photos, and audio clips in real-time. Discover what's playing, preview songs, and rate them.

Highlights
  • Live radio streaming
  • Real-time DJ interaction
  • Listener comments and posts
  • Photo and audio clip sharing
  • Song preview and rating
Features
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Listen live or join the conversation on the go with the new Hot 101.9 app! We’ve worked hard to bring you an awesome mobile experience. Yes, you can listen to Hot 101.9 on go. You can also post comment, photos and audio clips. Interact in real-time with DJs and other listeners. See what we’ve played, preview songs and even give them a thumbs up or down. It’s easy and fun. What are you waiting for?! It take just a few seconds to download.

About

AltitudePlus+

Stream live Denver Nuggets and Colorado Avalanche games, plus original sports content. Enjoy unlimited access with a monthly or annual subscription. Available in select Western US states.

Highlights
  • Live Denver Nuggets broadcasts
  • Live Colorado Avalanche broadcasts
  • Pre and postgame coverage
  • Altitude Sports originals
  • Unlimited streaming subscription
  • Available in select US states
Features
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Altitude+ is the new streaming home of Altitude Sports. Fans can stream 65+ Denver Nuggets broadcasts and 65+ Colorado Avalanche broadcasts, plus pre and postgame coverage, full episodes of Altitude Sports originals and more! Enjoy unlimited streaming with a subscription for just $19.95 per month. Altitude+ is available in Colorado, Arizona, Idaho, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, Southwest South Dakota (Rapid City-DMA), and Wyoming. Please note that due to NBA and NHL restrictions, some areas may not receive Nuggets or Avalanche game broadcasts. You can cancel at any time. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period, and the cost of the renewal will be identified in your account settings. Subscriptions are managed by the user, and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase. Terms of Use: https://www.altitudesports.com/terms-of-use Privacy Policy: https://www.altitudesports.com/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Hot 101.94 screens
AltitudePlus+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Hot 101.9 at 75% against AltitudePlus+'s 22%. Hot 101.9 also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). AltitudePlus+'s advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 months) and chart position (#94 vs unranked). On price and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. AltitudePlus+ sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.95 per month. Hot 101.9 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Hot 101.9 holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AltitudePlus+ has 3.2K ratings behind it against 396, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Hot 101.9's written reviews are positive against 22% of AltitudePlus+'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hot 101.9 ships an update every 6 months, AltitudePlus+ every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
Hot 101.9 versus AltitudePlus+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHot 101.9AltitudePlus+
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (396 ratings) — better4.0 (3.2K ratings)
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews — better22.0% of reviews
Number of ratings3963.2K — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#94 — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS16.616 — better
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB289 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperBE DIGITAL MEDIA SOLUTIONS LLCAltitudeTV

Customer experience

Hot 101.9

All ratings379 ratings
Positive91.6%
Neutral2.9%
Negative5.5%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral6.3%
Negative18.8%

AltitudePlus+

All ratings3,177 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral3.9%
Negative21.2%
Written reviews446 reviews
Positive22.0%
Neutral6.5%
Negative71.5%

User reviews

Hot 101.9

From 396 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 😊 Boosts happiness
  • 👍 Great app
  • ❤️ Love the radio station
  • 😊 Very entertaining
  • 👍 Fun to listen

Room to improve

  • 😞 Chat feature not working
  • 😞 App not working
  • 😞 Horrible app
  • 😞 Outdated
  • 😞 Font size too small

AltitudePlus+

From 3.2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth streaming
  • 🙌 Affordable option to watch Avalanche and Nuggets
  • 📺 Finally able to watch local teams

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
  • 🔍 Lack of full-screen and video controls
  • 💰 Expensive for limited functionality
  • 🔀 Refreshes and interruptions during games
  • 🤔 Confusing user interface

Bugs and requests

Hot 101.9

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Chat feature not working
  • App needs update for latest iOS
  • Alarm feature not working

Requested features

2 requests
  • Add font size adjustment
  • Play more Skrillex

AltitudePlus+

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Inability to go full-screen on Apple TV
  • Inconsistent behavior when switching between apps
  • Streaming cuts off at scheduled end times
  • Unreliable casting and mirroring to external displays

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to pause, rewind, and watch on-demand
  • Support for more streaming devices like Roku and Android TV
  • Improved video quality and stability
  • Customizable notifications and alerts

In-app purchases

None

Hot 101.9

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

AltitudePlus+

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$19.951 Month
  • Annual Plan$199.991 Year

Questions

Is Hot 101.9 free?
Hot 101.9 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AltitudePlus+ free?
AltitudePlus+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Hot 101.9 or AltitudePlus+?
Hot 101.9 is rated higher. Hot 101.9 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 396 ratings, while AltitudePlus+ averages 4.0 from 3.2K ratings.
Do Hot 101.9 or AltitudePlus+ have ads?
AltitudePlus+ shows ads; Hot 101.9 does not.
Which is updated more often, Hot 101.9 or AltitudePlus+?
Hot 101.9 ships an update every 6 months, and AltitudePlus+ every 2 weeks. Most recently, Hot 101.9 was updated on November 6, 2026 and AltitudePlus+ on November 8, 2026.

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