# Hot 101.9 vs AltitudePlus+

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 (#89 vs unranked). On price and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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.

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 3K ratings behind it against 379, 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.

Hot 101.9 ships an update every 6 months, AltitudePlus+ every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hot 101.9 | AltitudePlus+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (379 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hot-1019/id509593796/reviews)** | [4.0 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/altitudeplus-plus/id6723892938/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 379 | **3K** |
| Positive reviews | **75.0% of reviews** | 21.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | — | **#89** |
| Size | 17 MB | 264 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BE DIGITAL MEDIA SOLUTIONS LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/502988842) | [AltitudeTV](https://appshunter.io/developer/1309275104) |

## What reviewers say

### Hot 101.9

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hot-1019/id509593796)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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- 😞 Outdated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

**Reported bugs**

- Chat feature not working
- App needs update for latest iOS
- Alarm feature not working

**Requested features**

- Add font size adjustment
- Play more Skrillex


### AltitudePlus+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/altitudeplus-plus/id6723892938)

**Currently charting:** #89 Top Grossing · Entertainment (US App Store)

Stream live Denver Nuggets and Colorado Avalanche games, plus original sports content. Access pre and postgame shows and full episodes of sports originals with a monthly 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

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $19.95 | per month |
| Annual Plan | $199.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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 379 ratings, while AltitudePlus+ averages 4.0 from 3K 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 October 17, 2026 and AltitudePlus+ on October 21, 2026.

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