# Hardcover OG vs Spotiplus

The clearest difference is rating: Spotiplus at 4.5 against Hardcover OG's 3.4. Spotiplus also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (282 vs 19). Hardcover OG's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hardcover OG sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Spotiplus sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Spotiplus holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Spotiplus has 282 ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 78% and 77% positive.

Hardcover OG ships an update every 7 months, Spotiplus weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hardcover OG | Spotiplus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hardcover-og/id942858776/reviews) | **[4.5 (282 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spotiplus-cover-maker/id1543389877/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 19 | **282** |
| Positive reviews | **77.8% of reviews** | 76.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 78 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Peta Vision](https://appshunter.io/developer/401432180) | [Reda Benmoussa](https://appshunter.io/developer/1689484897) |

## What reviewers say

### Hardcover OG

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hardcover-og/id942858776)

Securely store and admire your photos with a private album app. Upload from various sources, customize with beautiful themes and transitions, and protect your memories with Face ID or PIN.

**Highlights:** Face ID/Touch ID Access, Multiple Accounts, Upload from Cloud Services, Customizable Album Skins, 37 Slideshow Transitions, PIN Protection

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Purchase 1500 coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Purchase 4000 coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock all features | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🔒 Strong privacy and security features with password protection
- 👍 Clean, intuitive, and beautiful user interface design
- 📁 Easy photo organization and album management
- 💰 Free version available with daily coin rewards
- 👆 Touch ID/fingerprint authentication support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Expensive in-app purchases and coin system
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
- ⚠️ Photos mysteriously disappearing or getting lost
- 🎥 Video playback issues (no sound, no rotation)
- 📤 Export/backup functionality unreliable

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on startup or password entry
- Videos won't play or display with sound
- Photos disappear after import or sync
- Export to camera roll fails silently
- Import from photo library causes app crash

**Requested features**

- Daily earn points system for free album creation
- Password confirmation before deleting albums
- Encrypted photo storage
- Backup and restore functionality
- Cross-device synchronization


### Spotiplus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spotiplus-cover-maker/id1543389877)

Effortlessly create professional-looking cover art for your music playlists and albums.  Choose from a variety of styles and templates, or design your own.  Enhance your music's visual appeal and attract more listeners.

**Highlights:** Create cover art for playlists, tracks, albums, and podcasts, No design skills required, Import custom images, Export high-quality JPEG, Diverse built-in styles, Customizable fonts, colors, and alignment

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Week | $1.49 | per 7 days |
| 1 Month | $2.99 | per month |
| 1 Year subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Premium version | $1.99 | one-time |
| Promote your playlist | $4.99 | one-time |
| Forever - One time purchase | $37.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Customizable playlist covers
- 🔍 Easy to use
- 💻 Seamless Spotify integration
- 🎨 Variety of templates and backgrounds
- 👍 Helpful for organizing playlists

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 💸 Paid subscription issues (ads still show up)
- 🔍 Limited customization options
- 🔍 Difficulty accessing playlists at the bottom of the list
- 🗣 Poor customer support

**Reported bugs**

- Paid subscription not working properly
- Covers not updating on Spotify
- App crashing on launch
- Inability to move text vertically
- Constant ads even with paid version

**Requested features**

- More font and text customization options
- Ability to create covers for Spotify folders
- Color picker tool instead of scrolling color options
- Option to save custom templates
- Sticker/clipart library for covers


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hardcover OG free?

Hardcover OG is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Spotiplus free?

Spotiplus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Hardcover OG or Spotiplus?

Spotiplus is rated higher. Hardcover OG averages 3.4 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while Spotiplus averages 4.5 from 282 ratings.

### Do Hardcover OG or Spotiplus have ads?

Spotiplus shows ads; Hardcover OG does not.

### Which is updated more often, Hardcover OG or Spotiplus?

Hardcover OG ships an update every 7 months, and Spotiplus weekly. Most recently, Hardcover OG was updated on October 22, 2026 and Spotiplus on October 21, 2026.

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