Comparison

Private Network vs What's Hot

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Private Network

Features
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Private Network helps members of private communities - such as alumni groups, firms, or organisations - connect in more meaningful ways by matching what people need with what others can offer. Key features: โ€ข Discover relevant people within your private network โ€ข Request warm introductions โ€ข Invite trusted contacts using access codes โ€ข Manage your profile and preferences Access is invitation-only and limited to approved communities.

About

What's Hot

Features
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Find out which clubs are actually popping tonight, what music is playing, and where the energy is. Real ratings from people on the ground give each venue a live heat score so you can find where your vibe is. See heat scores for venues across the country, filter by music genre, and check historical trends to find the best night and time to go out. Going out with friends? Invite them to join you for a night out, plan together, and share your location with close friends. See who's out tonight and never miss a good night again. Stay safe on a night out. Share your location with close friends, set a time you expect to be home, and they will be notified when you arrive safely. Features include a live heat map with colour-coded venue scores, genre filters to find your scene, historical heat graphs by day and hour, friend invites and night out planning, a Who's Out Tonight feed to see which friends are going out, a public events board, location sharing with close friends only, and a safety check-in feature so your friends know you got home safe.

Screenshots

Private Network4 screens
What's Hot4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Private Network at none against What's Hot's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Private Network ships an update every 9 days, What's Hot every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
Private Network versus What's Hot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPrivate NetworkWhat's Hot
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 5 days โ€” better
AdsNo โ€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 โ€” better15.1
Further details โ€” not scored
Size2 MB36 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperPrivate Network AI LimitedAaron Ward

In-app purchases

None

Private Network

No in-app purchases

None

What's Hot

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Private Network free?
Private Network is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is What's Hot free?
What's Hot is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Private Network or What's Hot have ads?
What's Hot shows ads; Private Network does not.
Which is updated more often, Private Network or What's Hot?
Private Network ships an update every 9 days, and What's Hot every 5 days. Most recently, Private Network was updated on October 28, 2026 and What's Hot on November 9, 2026.

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