# Soon vs Hoverlay Browser

The clearest difference is rating: Hoverlay Browser at 4.4 against Soon's 3.0. Hoverlay Browser also leads on review sentiment (73% vs 47%) and ratings volume (42 vs 2). Soon's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). 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.

Hoverlay Browser holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hoverlay Browser has 42 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of Soon's written reviews are positive against 73% of Hoverlay Browser's.

Soon ships an update monthly, Hoverlay Browser every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Soon | Hoverlay Browser |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soon-the-social-watchlist/id939751975/reviews) | **[4.4 (42 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hoverlay-browser/id1207928666/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **42** |
| Positive reviews | 46.8% of reviews | **72.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 61 MB | 410 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Beginner AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/939751974) | [Hoverlay, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1163422279) |

## What reviewers say

### Soon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soon-the-social-watchlist/id939751975)

This app helps you track TV shows, movies, and books. Discover trending content and get personalized recommendations from friends.

**Highlights:** Track TV shows, Track movies, Track books, Discover trending content, Follow friends for recommendations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Helpful for keeping track of movies, TV shows, books, and more
- 🚀 Efficient way to organize bucket lists and recommendations
- 👍 Clean and intuitive user interface
- 💡 Ability to add locations and see trending recommendations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔒 Requires Facebook login, no other sign-up options
- 👎 Limited customization options for lists and categories
- 🐛 Search functionality is unreliable, often unable to find specific items

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to log in or access account after updates
- Losing all saved data and lists after app updates
- Crashing when trying to add new items to lists
- Inconsistent behavior when hiding or reordering lists

**Requested features**

- Add custom categories and subcategories
- Allow adding personal notes and comments to list items
- Implement sync between devices
- Integrate with other apps like Google Maps and streaming services


### Hoverlay Browser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hoverlay-browser/id1207928666)

Experience augmented reality by overlaying digital content onto your physical space. View art, e-commerce items, and holograms in real size, or place links and media at specific locations to augment events and businesses.

**Highlights:** Camera-based augmented reality, Overlay digital content in your room, Place links and media at locations, Augment events and businesses, View 3D models and holograms

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Soon free?

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

### Is Hoverlay Browser free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Soon or Hoverlay Browser?

Hoverlay Browser is rated higher. Soon averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Hoverlay Browser averages 4.4 from 42 ratings.

### Do Soon or Hoverlay Browser have ads?

Neither Soon nor Hoverlay Browser shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Soon or Hoverlay Browser?

Soon ships an update monthly, and Hoverlay Browser every 6 weeks. Most recently, Soon was updated on November 1, 2026 and Hoverlay Browser on November 2, 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.*