# FPPMon vs the hubbub

FPPMon and the hubbub both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of the hubbub's written reviews are positive against 0% of FPPMon's. the hubbub also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for FPPMon against 5.0 for the hubbub. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 3 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 0% of FPPMon's written reviews are positive against 100% of the hubbub's.

FPPMon ships an update fortnightly, the hubbub every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FPPMon | the hubbub |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fppmon/id6445864655/reviews) | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-hubbub/id6754046833/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **3** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 48 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kulp Lights LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1137297688) | [Time For Ventures LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1464574307) |

## What reviewers say

### FPPMon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fppmon/id6445864655)

Monitor and control FPP instances locally or remotely. View the status of multiple FPP devices on one screen and configure them directly through the app.

**Highlights:** Monitor FPP instances, Remote control of FPP devices, View status on a single screen, Configure FPP instances remotely, Local and remote network support

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### the hubbub

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-hubbub/id6754046833)

Transform your device into a beautiful, always-on display for essential information. Get real-time weather, transit times, and a clear clock without needing to interact with your phone. Designed for calm, focused daily awareness.

**Highlights:** Always-on display, Customizable clock, Real-time weather updates, Live transit arrival times, Landscape-first design, No ads or tracking

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FPPMon free?

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

### Is the hubbub free?

the hubbub is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, FPPMon or the hubbub?

FPPMon and the hubbub are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 3 ratings respectively.

### Do FPPMon or the hubbub have ads?

Neither FPPMon nor the hubbub shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, FPPMon or the hubbub?

FPPMon ships an update fortnightly, and the hubbub every 3 weeks. Most recently, FPPMon was updated on November 3, 2026 and the hubbub on November 5, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*
