# App.js vs Hostivio

The clearest difference is ads: Hostivio at none against App.js's shown. App.js's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence 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.

App.js ships an update fortnightly, Hostivio monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | App.js | Hostivio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Size | 94 MB | 69 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Software Mansion](https://appshunter.io/developer/1256515361) | [Hai Hung Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1878463163) |

## What reviewers say

### App.js

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/appjs/id6447059416)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Hostivio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hostivio/id6761060112)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is App.js free?

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

### Is Hostivio free?

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

### Do App.js or Hostivio have ads?

App.js shows ads; Hostivio does not.

### Which is updated more often, App.js or Hostivio?

App.js ships an update fortnightly, and Hostivio monthly. Most recently, App.js was updated on September 20, 2026 and Hostivio on October 16, 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.*
