DJ Camilo vs HOT97 OFFICIAL
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DJ Camilo
Explore the world of a renowned international club DJ, from his early mixtape days to hosting a top radio show. Discover the journey of a Colombian artist who became a party rocker and a respected name in the music industry.
- DJ career biography
- Mixtape history
- Radio show information
- Club scene insights
- Artist journey
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International Club King. Heavy Hitter. Host of the #1 show at 2 PM in the #1 radio market in the United States. Party Rocker. Ciroc Boy. Before he was any of these things, DJ Camilo was a Colombian kid from Queens named Juan Camilo Sanchez. Introduced to the art of turntables at age 12, Camilo debuted his first mixtape in the 1990’s called “CAMILO Vol. 1”. Encouraged by the response “CAMILO Vol. 1” received, Camilo began releasing mixtapes every month and quickly made a name for himself in the NYC club scene. In 2001, he caught the eye of DJ Enuff, who not only was the Notorious B.I.G.’s former DJ but also worked at the most famous hip-hop radio station in America: New York’s Hot 97. Along with the late DJ Threat, Enuff invited Camilo to join their new DJ crew- The Heavy Hitters. ================================== Developed by: EspinalLab, LLC (support@espinallab.com - https://espinallab.com)
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: DJ Camilo at 4.5 against HOT97 OFFICIAL's 3.6. DJ Camilo also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). HOT97 OFFICIAL's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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.
DJ Camilo holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 32 and 15 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of DJ Camilo's written reviews are positive against 48% of HOT97 OFFICIAL's.
DJ Camilo ships an update every 4 months, HOT97 OFFICIAL every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.
| Parameter | DJ Camilo | HOT97 OFFICIAL |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (32 ratings) — better | 3.6 (15 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 54.8% of reviews — better | 47.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 32 — better | 15 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 38 MB | 128 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Strictly Live Inc | MediaCo Holding Inc. |
Customer experience
DJ Camilo
HOT97 OFFICIAL
Bugs and requests
DJ Camilo
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
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
DJ Camilo
No in-app purchases
HOT97 OFFICIAL
No in-app purchases
