# HOT 977 vs MusicBox Maestro

The clearest difference is ads: MusicBox Maestro at none against HOT 977's shown. MusicBox Maestro also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). HOT 977's advantage is ratings volume (12 vs 1). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

MusicBox Maestro holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HOT 977 has 12 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | HOT 977 | MusicBox Maestro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hot-977/id967328775/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/musicbox-maestro/id6799265183/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **12** | 1 |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | — |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 28 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Beasley Broadcast Group](https://appshunter.io/developer/1271218151) | [MusicBox Labs LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6799265185) |

## What reviewers say

### HOT 977

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hot-977/id967328775)

Listen to today's hit music station and connect with your favorite artists and songs. This app allows you to engage with the station like never before, bringing you closer to the music you love.

**Highlights:** Listen to today's hit music, Connect with artists, Discover favorite songs, Engage with the station

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### MusicBox Maestro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/musicbox-maestro/id6799265183)

Manage and discover music catalogs on your phone. This app allows artists and catalog managers to browse, preview tracks, build playlists, and track project submissions from anywhere. Stay connected to your MusicBox workspace on the go.

**Highlights:** Browse and preview music library, Build and share playlists, AI-powered track suggestions, Manage projects and submissions, Receive submission notifications, Track submission status and feedback

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HOT 977 free?

HOT 977 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is MusicBox Maestro free?

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

### Which has better reviews, HOT 977 or MusicBox Maestro?

MusicBox Maestro is rated higher. HOT 977 averages 4.8 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while MusicBox Maestro averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do HOT 977 or MusicBox Maestro have ads?

HOT 977 shows ads; MusicBox Maestro does not.

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