# Play vs HUB NT

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Play at 12.0 against HUB NT's 15.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

Play ships an update every 6 weeks, HUB NT every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and February 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Play | HUB NT |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Size | 38 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Giorgio Bucco](https://appshunter.io/developer/1057221185) | [AppLoad Srl](https://appshunter.io/developer/1709330328) |

## What reviewers say

### Play

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/play-systemeu/id6445919245)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### HUB NT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hub-nt/id6737911232)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Play free?

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

### Is HUB NT free?

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

### Do Play or HUB NT have ads?

Neither Play nor HUB NT shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Play or HUB NT?

Play ships an update every 6 weeks, and HUB NT every 5 weeks. Most recently, Play was updated on September 9, 2026 and HUB NT on February 23, 2026.

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