NoirPlus vs HOT97 OFFICIAL
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
NoirPlus
Stream premium Black entertainment and culture with original shows, live TV, news, and curated podcasts. Enjoy personalized recommendations and multiple device streaming. Cloud DVR and offline downloads are available.
- Original Black programming channels
- Exclusive NoirPlus shows and documentaries
- Breaking news from NoirPlus News
- Curated podcasts from Black creators
- Multiple device streaming
- Cloud DVR and offline downloads
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NoirPlus delivers premium Black entertainment and culture directly to your device. Experience a revolutionary streaming platform featuring original shows, live TV channels, news, and exclusive content created by and for the Black community. Features: Free Live TV with original Black programming channels Original NoirPlus shows and documentaries Breaking news from NoirPlus News Premium BLKALERTS integration Curated podcasts from Black and brown creators Multiple device streaming (up to 10 devices with premium subscription) Cloud DVR and offline downloads available* Personalized content recommendations
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
NoirPlus and HOT97 OFFICIAL both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of NoirPlus's written reviews are positive against 48% of HOT97 OFFICIAL's. NoirPlus also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). HOT97 OFFICIAL's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 19 months). On price, rating, 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. NoirPlus sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. HOT97 OFFICIAL asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for NoirPlus against 5.0 for HOT97 OFFICIAL. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 5 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of NoirPlus's written reviews are positive against 48% of HOT97 OFFICIAL's.
NoirPlus ships an update every 19 months, HOT97 OFFICIAL every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NoirPlus | HOT97 OFFICIAL |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (7 ratings) | 5.0 (5 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 47.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | 5 |
| Update frequency | Every 19 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 93 MB | 128 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | UNMUTEDCO, LLC | MediaCo Holding Inc. |
Customer experience
NoirPlus
HOT97 OFFICIAL
Bugs and requests
NoirPlus
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
NoirPlus
- BossFM Premium3 Days trial$6.991 Month
- NoirPlus Premium3 Days trial$6.991 Month
- BossFM Student3 Days trial$14.993 Months
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- NoirPlus Student3 Days trial$14.993 Months
- NoirPlus Partner$99.001 Year
HOT97 OFFICIAL
No in-app purchases
Questions
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