LitDigitalDJs vs HOT97 OFFICIAL
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
LitDigitalDJs
Stream legendary music stations and the best freestyles. Discover artist stories and engage with the community. Experience a unique blend of music and artist insights.
- Legendary music station streaming
- Best freestyles in the game
- Artist stories
- Community engagement via Messenger
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The All New LitDigitalDJ’s App Streaming The Most Legendary Stations of All Time, Plus The Best Freestyles in the Game, Artist’s Stories, and a Chance to get Hot with the #FunkFlexFacebookMessenger
HOT97 OFFICIAL
Stream the nation's top hip hop radio station live, anywhere. Access exclusive content, videos, and podcasts from your favorite personalities and DJs. Stay updated on hip hop news and culture, and get access to contests and live chat features.
- Live hip hop radio streaming
- Exclusive content and videos
- Podcast library
- DJ mixes
- Contests and prizes
- Live chat with personalities
- Live video access
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Take the legendary hip hop brand HOT 97 with you anywhere you go! The new & improved HOT 97 app allows you to listen to the hottest hip hop station wherever you are in the country. Catch up with your favorite HOT 97 personalities, and legendary DJ’s. The HOT 97 app will keep you up-to-date on the latest in hip hop and culture, with breaking news and exclusive content and videos from Ebro, Laura Stylez, & Rosenberg, Funk Flex, Nessa and many more! Listen on-the-go to our library of podcasts, including “Ebro in the Morning,” “Tap In With TT,” along with mixes from your favorite DJs. You’ll also be first in line for access to great contests and prizes! Live chat with your favorite HOT 97 Personalities + access to exclusive live-video only available on the app! Download the HOT 97 app now! Connect with the HOT 97 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HOT97OFFICIAL Twitter: https://twitter.com/hot97 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hot97/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/hot97
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: HOT97 OFFICIAL at 5.0 against LitDigitalDJs's 4.1. LitDigitalDJs's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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.
HOT97 OFFICIAL holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 41% of LitDigitalDJs's written reviews are positive against 48% of HOT97 OFFICIAL's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | LitDigitalDJs | HOT97 OFFICIAL |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (12 ratings) | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 41.2% of reviews | 47.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 12 — better | 5 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 128 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Aston Taylor | MediaCo Holding Inc. |
Customer experience
LitDigitalDJs
HOT97 OFFICIAL
User reviews
LitDigitalDJs
From 12 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🎵 Extensive music library with new releases and classics
- 📻 Live Hot 97 streaming access
- 🎧 Exclusive mixes and mixtapes from Funk Flex
- ⚡ Fast music updates before other platforms
- 🎯 Easy navigation and user-friendly interface
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent and persistent app crashes
- 🔊 Audio level imbalance between music and DJ/commercials
- ❌ Music playback failures
- ⚠️ Outdated UI and design
- 🚫 Excessive notifications and promotional content
HOT97 OFFICIAL
From 5 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🎶 Great music selection
- 🎤 Excellent hosts and shows
- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 🔥 High-quality content
- 📻 Reliable live streaming
Room to improve
- 📢 Excessive advertisements
- 🔇 Low volume levels
- 🐛 Buggy and glitchy performance
- 🔌 Bluetooth connectivity issues
- 🔄 Frequent app crashes
Bugs and requests
LitDigitalDJs
Reported bugs
12 issues- App crashes when accessing new music section
- App crashes when playing songs
- App won't open or immediately crashes on launch
- Music playback doesn't work
- Screen freezes and phone turns off/on
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- Cannot connect to server
- Live stream functionality not working
- Audio cuts out completely
- App crashes after recent updates
- Incompatibility with iOS 8 and newer versions
- Playlist display shows white page with cut-off ad
- Random song selection instead of user selection
Requested features
10 requests- Play/pause button implementation
- Improved player design and controls
- Shuffle and continuous play functionality
- Favorites-only playlist option
- Better login options (Twitter integration)
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- Archive section for older mixes and mixtapes
- Detailed track listings with artist names
- iOS version compatibility updates
- Reduced promotional content and notifications
- Improved audio level normalization
HOT97 OFFICIAL
Reported bugs
14 issues- App crashes on launch
- Video tab doesn't work
- Disabled Apple CarPlay
- Disconnects from Bluetooth speakers
- Randomly goes out for seconds
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- Audio is trash, barely hear
- App crashes when certain songs play
- Doesn't update song names
- Doesn't resume after interruption
- Links aren't tappable
- App crashes or never loads
- Closes after 10-15 minutes initially
- App restarts with startup advertisement
- Busy app when accessing shows
Requested features
13 requests- Bring back Ebro for rush hour
- Option to listen to live streams
- Archive section with classic interviews
- Pause, fast forward, rewind for podcasts
- Paid version with no ads
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- Access to 'drops' from Ebro in the Morning
- Promos for out-of-state New Yorkers
- Update Funkmaster Flex mixes
- More music variety, less repetition
- Fix non-tappable links
- Improve mix feed freshness
- Add dark mode option
- Allow pausing/playing from lock screen
In-app purchases
LitDigitalDJs
No in-app purchases
HOT97 OFFICIAL
No in-app purchases
