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Litebox · Shopping · United States store
#4 GROSSING · SHOPPING
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Revenue a month, worldwide EST
$13.4M
Likely $5.3M to $27.3M
▲ 22.7% in 11 days
New ratings
Tracking
Daily counts start building from today
Rating
3.8 of 5
8.1K ratings in this store
Countries it ranks in
5
was 5 on Oct 15, 2026

Revenue

Estimated from the grossing charts of Oct 21, 2026 in the 53 countries we track.

EST. REVENUE / YEAR · WORLDWIDE
$161.1M
Not ranked on App Store in tracked countries
LIFETIME INSTALLS (GOOGLE)
708.8K
About 9.3K per month on average since launch
WHERE IT EARNS · EST. / MONTH
  • United States #4 Shopping$12M · 90%
  • Canada #3 Shopping$871K · 6%
  • Mexico #6 Shopping$425.3K · 3%
  • Ireland #6 Shopping$87.1K · 1%
HOW SURE ARE WE
Calibrated range: for apps in the top 50, our estimates were within about 30% of published figures for 9 of 12 apps tested. Countries we don't track (and Google Play in China, which doesn't exist) aren't included, and neither are ads or web payments. Gross revenue before store fees.
RATINGS
8.1K
AVG RATING
3.78
PRICE
Free
IN APP PURCHASES
$5.49 - $10.99 per item
CONTAINS ADS
No
LAST UPDATE
36d ago
RELEASED
Jun 25, 2020
CONTENT RATING
Everyone

Last 29 days

From our daily snapshots of every grossing chart.

DAYS IN A GROSSING CHART
29 / 29
COUNTRIES NOW
5 (was 2)
EST. REVENUE A MONTH, DAILY · BOTH STORES EST
Show daily values
Sep 24, 2026$12.5M a month
Sep 25, 2026$12.4M a month
Sep 26, 2026$10.8M a month
Sep 27, 2026$10.8M a month
Sep 28, 2026$10.8M a month
Sep 29, 2026$10.7M a month
Sep 30, 2026$12.5M a month
Oct 1, 2026$10.8M a month
Oct 2, 2026$10.8M a month
Oct 3, 2026$11.7M a month
Oct 4, 2026$11.7M a month
Oct 5, 2026$11.7M a month
Oct 6, 2026$11.7M a month
Oct 7, 2026$11.7M a month
Oct 8, 2026$11.7M a month
Oct 9, 2026$12.5M a month
Oct 10, 2026$10.9M a month
Oct 11, 2026$13.4M a month
Oct 12, 2026$13.4M a month
Oct 13, 2026$13.5M a month
Oct 14, 2026$13.5M a month
Oct 15, 2026$13.5M a month
Oct 16, 2026$13.5M a month
Oct 17, 2026$13.5M a month
Oct 18, 2026$13.5M a month
Oct 19, 2026$13.5M a month
Oct 20, 2026$12.6M a month
Oct 21, 2026$13.4M a month
Oct 22, 2026not in a grossing chart
The same estimate as the headline, saved every day. Best rank Sep 24, 2026: #4 Shopping · US. Now: #3 Shopping · CA.

Money and momentum

Measured from the store, not estimated.

WHAT IT CHARGES
$5.49 - $10.99 per item
Google Play only shows the price range per item.
REVIEW MOMENTUM
6.3 reviews / week
  • Trendsteady
  • Recent reviews average3.8 stars
  • Recent 1 and 2 star share31%
From the latest 500 written reviews, covering 558 days. The store only returns this many, so this is the most recent slice.
RATING BREAKDOWN
8K ratings
5★63%
4★6%
3★2%
2★5%
1★25%

What users want

From the latest 500 reviews on the United States Google Play, Apr 12, 2025 to Oct 20, 2026: 31% are 1 or 2 stars. Open a theme to read what people wrote.

WHAT THEY COMPLAIN ABOUT · SHARE OF BAD REVIEWS
Price and subscription44%

67 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ you have to pay for the auto buy feature as a subscription.
★★★★★ auto buy is not working, just charging extra for undeliverable feature.
★★★★★ this app is a scam to get you to pay for upgrades.
Bugs, things not working22%

34 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ Auto buy does not work well.
★★★★★ auto buy is not working, just charging extra for undeliverable feature.
★★★★★ I paid for the premium version ($11) and it failed to do anything
Wrong or poor results10%

16 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ useless, barely works as intended
★★★★★ If you're actually trying to get something that's hard to get this is the wrong thing to use unless you pay-to-play.
★★★★★ Autobuy is completely useless for anything in high demand, don't waste your money.
Login and account problems7%

11 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ a few hours after signing in to one of the retailers, my account was used to purchase items that were random and not part of hotstock tracking.
★★★★★ app does not work to log in for auto buys biggest feature.
★★★★★ Finally able to get subscribe but app keeps signing out of my Amazon account, sometimes several times a day, so doesn't matter if I get a heads up or not.
No customer support5%

8 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ hopefully someone can contact for help.
★★★★★ Tech support is generic script.
★★★★★ I entered a ticket two weeks ago asking for a refund immediately after subscribing to their defunct and improperly represented service, and their support team hasn't even answered the ticket.
Worse after an update5%

7 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ i will update to a higher score after i get the item im looking for
★★★★★ update: trackaIackers free is faster than hotstock and they both are bad but definitely dont do this one.
★★★★★ I even made sure it was updated & Not in sleep mode by my phone.
Limits, credits, locked features3%

5 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ you have to pay for the auto buy feature as a subscription.
★★★★★ decent app does tell you when things in stock but also you have to pay to use simple things like the search bar!
★★★★★ Honestly, this was my go to app at first, but being limited to tracking and getting notifications for only specific items and one searched item is very inconvenient.
Lost data, sync, backup3%

5 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ haven't been able to get a single item, I've made it to checkout multiple times but by the time I checkout (which is immediately) the item is gone.
★★★★★ canceled my subscription and deleted the app.
★★★★★ by the time I refresh the item is gone.
WHAT THEY ASK FOR
  • Autobuy, when it would do anything, would simply open Amazon and ask if I wanted to add the item to my cart. 1★, Oct 20, 2026
  • Watched my buddy get stuff added but all it does to me is add a 10 dollar gift card from target 1★, Oct 5, 2026
  • great app I honestly love it I just wish there was a way to use the autobuy function through a PC or the website. 4★, Oct 1, 2026
  • I will say though I think the auto pay feature need a little more work, but man I am thankful for this app. 5★, Sep 12, 2026
  • Be aware that your phone/tablet will need to have the Hot stock app open and not screen locked until Auto buy scores your drop. 5★, Jan 6, 2026
  • i purchased the auto buy thing to try to pre order the switch 2 and it keeps saying add a default payment method to Walmart when there is one added. 1★, May 31, 2025
  • I wish we lived in a world where apps like this aren't necessary, but until we decide to start enforcing scalper laws that will never happen. 5★, Apr 24, 2025
  • and after u add an item to your list you have to then do another search over again instead of going back to where you left off in searching 3★, Apr 15, 2025
WORDS THAT KEEP COMING UP IN BAD REVIEWS
waste your money9waste of money6buy premium4never worked4multiple times4didn't work4times day3what's the point3completely useless3pay for service3search bar3pay for premium3
WHAT THEY LOVE · SHARE OF GOOD REVIEWS
Worth the money11%

39 of the 4 and 5 star reviews.

★★★★★ Autobuy is completely worth it, I secured the exclusive Zelda 40th collection through the app without the hassle of watching it.
★★★★★ Definitely worth it and highly recommended.
★★★★★ I paid for the early notification subscription and it was worth it.
Fast8%

28 of the 4 and 5 star reviews.

★★★★★ not sure if it's always accurate because sometimes it says stock be quick, you click in immediately and theres nothing and had some trouble with captcha on thegamecollection which I don't know if it's because of using…
★★★★★ The real-time alerts are incredibly fast and accurate.
★★★★★ I've used this app for a few years now and because of it I was able to score hard to get pre-orders and fast selling items like the N64 controller for the Nintendo Switch, the PlayStation Anniversary controller for the…
Useful, it helps6%

20 of the 4 and 5 star reviews.

★★★★★ The Autobuy feature is very helpful and it watches many websites continuously.
★★★★★ It actually works, very helpful, the comment section was cool to see I wasn't the only one struggling to get one
★★★★★ honestly the best, most useful thing ever!
Easy to use4%

15 of the 4 and 5 star reviews.

★★★★★ Hotstock works great and is very easy to use!
★★★★★ Autobuy was easy to set up.
★★★★★ The app is very easy to navigate, notifications were accurate and quick.
Accurate, great results4%

12 of the 4 and 5 star reviews.

★★★★★ not sure if it's always accurate because sometimes it says stock be quick, you click in immediately and theres nothing and had some trouble with captcha on thegamecollection which I don't know if it's because of using…
★★★★★ The real-time alerts are incredibly fast and accurate.
★★★★★ Hotstock works great and is very easy to use!

Found by matching words and phrases in the reviews, not read by a person. A review can count toward more than one theme.

What users say

Latest reviews, United States Google Play.

★★★★★Oct 20, 2026

I was able to secure a Nintendo switch 2 Zelda addition within one hour of using the app. I did pay for the monthly premium addition that stated I would get notifications before others and I would have to say it worked!!!

★★★★★Oct 20, 2026

incredible. the autobuy feature linked with Amazon gives you purchasing options you can not get anywhere else. I'm a lifer now.

★★★★★Oct 20, 2026

Great app! I've been using this over the last couple of weeks trying to get my hands on the 40th anniversary The Legend of Zelda switch 2 pro controller. You select the item you're looking for and which stores you want checking, and it notifies you as soon as it's in stock. I was finally able to get one today before it sold out again! Saved me from constantly having to check multiple stores websites over and over again.

★★★★★Oct 20, 2026

Does not work. App has been burning out my screen for the last few weeks to give it the benefit of the doubt. Autobuy, when it would do anything, would simply open Amazon and ask if I wanted to add the item to my cart. If it was Target, it would open the webpage and just scroll up and down. Most of time, I would just get lucky on a refresh before ever getting a notification and catch it on Amazon, Target, or another site.

★★★★★Oct 20, 2026

Autobuy is completely worth it, I secured the exclusive Zelda 40th collection through the app without the hassle of watching it. Thank you

★★★★★Oct 20, 2026

Excellent service! I used this app and the auto buy subscription to snag a Switch 2 Zelda Anniversary edition after missing the original drop. Follow the tips and leave the device on the app as much as possible, including overnight if possible, to best increase your chances. Keep in mind this does NOT guarantee you'll get what you're looking for but at the very least gives you a fighting chance. I followed the above steps and was lucky to get my item in about a week of automated attempts.

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Growth research

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Meta Ad Library ↗Active Facebook and Instagram adsTikTok Creative Center ↗Top performing TikTok adsTikTok creators ↗Organic videos mentioning the appInstagram ↗Reels and posts under its hashtagYouTube ↗Reviews, tutorials and ShortsDeveloper site ↗Landing page and pricing

ASO keywords

Most repeated terms in the listing. Highlighted ones also appear in the title or short description.

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What's new in 1.0.186

- bug fix

Store description

HotStock is the only app that tracks the stock and price of hard-to-get products in real-time! Trying to get hold of must-have products? Be notified when they're back in stock. Products range from the latest generation of consoles such as the PS5 PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X video games, Nvidia Geforce RTX 4080 computer graphics cards, Ninja air fryers, through to must have toys for the holidays! Just find the product you're interested in, then click the ALERT ME button and we'll instantly send you a notification when it's back in stock and available to buy. We track them so you don't have to. There's no need for you to keep checking when they're back in-stock, or stay logged in to every retailer's website. You'll never have to miss out on that must-have product again! When you get our notification, compare prices and quickly buy before it goes out of stock again. ADD PRODUCTS - MAKE YOUR VERY OWN WATCH LIST Looking for something that’s not on our Featured list? Just use the Search bar to add your own custom products to your list! Please note: this app is totally free to use. You also have the option to unlock HotStock Premium to get all the benefits of the premium tier. The premium tier allows you to add up to 10 of your own custom products as well as being the first to receive alerts about new stock. The cost of the premium tier subscription will be displayed in the app, prior to your agreement. If you choose to upgrade to the premium tier your payment can be taken immediately and processed by Google. Premium tier subscription automatically renews monthly unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Your Google Play account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and will identify the cost of the renewal. You may manage and turn off auto-renewal after purchase by going to your Google Play Account Settings. Terms of use The HotStock app is copyright HotStock.io 2020. All rights reserved. Terms of use and privacy policy apply when using and accessing content in the HotStock app. • Privacy policy: https://www.hotstock.io/privacy-policy • Terms and conditions: https://www.hotstock.io/terms

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