# HotS Helper

> Improve your Heroes of the Storm gameplay with this unofficial app!

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.hexul.hotshelper](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.hexul.hotshelper)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.hexul.hotshelper`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Removed
- **Publisher:** hexul
- **Category:** ENTERTAINMENT
- **Downloads:** 44,308
- **Rating:** 4.64 / 5 (844 ratings)
- **Version:** 2024.1.0
- **Last updated:** 2024-01-24
- **First published:** 2016-09-10
- **Publisher country:** RO
- **Size:** 35 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-06-09
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.hexul.hotshelper)
- **Website:** [https://www.reddit.com/r/HotSHelper](https://www.reddit.com/r/HotSHelper)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://sites.google.com/view/hots-helper-privacy-policy](https://sites.google.com/view/hots-helper-privacy-policy)

## Description

HotS Helper is an unofficial fan-made Chrome extension designed to enhance your Heroes of the Storm experience. It offers detailed hero information, including abilities and talents, along with recommended talent builds and customizable options to save your own builds. Players can explore heroes by popularity or winrate, access valuable battleground data, and view player rankings and MMR. The extension also supports landscape mode and lets you create a personalized list of favorite heroes.

Please note, HotS Helper is not affiliated with Blizzard Entertainment® or Heroes of the Storm and uses intellectual property in accordance with Blizzard's community guidelines. This app is perfect for players looking to improve their skills and stay updated with community-driven tips and strategies.

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.hexul.hotshelper.permission.C2D_MESSAGE`

## Review summary

HotS Helper is praised for its detailed hero builds, role filters, and usefulness to both new and competitive Heroes of the Storm players. Users appreciate minimal ads and helpful hero popularity info. However, many highlight the app appears abandoned since 2018 with broken or missing features, notably in talent and build sections. The app can be unstable after updates and lacks promised map information. Users also mention outdated or irrelevant tips, which affects the overall reliability. Despite these drawbacks, it remains a valued resource when functional.

### Pros

- Provides detailed hero information and builds useful for gameplay.
- Includes a variety of hero builds with filters by role.
- Helpful for both new and competitive players to select and improve their heroes.
- Minimal ads compared to other similar apps, appreciated by users.
- Includes tips and popularity data for heroes.

### Cons

- App appears abandoned with last update in 2018 and lacks ongoing support.
- Several key features such as talent and builds tabs are often broken or blank.
- Lacks comprehensive map information despite images suggesting otherwise.
- Issues with app stability: sometimes fails to open or crashes after updates.
- Contains some annoying or outdated tips, including misleading or troll advice.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.hexul.hotshelper)