# HotStock - in-stock alerts

> Get notified when hard-to-get products are back in stock, and available to buy

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.pricklyfish.hotstock](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.pricklyfish.hotstock)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.pricklyfish.hotstock`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Litebox
- **Category:** SHOPPING
- **Downloads:** 692,961
- **Rating:** 3.56 / 5 (7,841 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.0.184
- **Last updated:** 2026-05-10
- **First published:** 2020-06-25
- **Publisher country:** GB
- **Size:** 93 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pricklyfish.hotstock)
- **Website:** [https://www.hotstock.io](https://www.hotstock.io/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.hotstock.io/privacy-policy](https://www.hotstock.io/privacy-policy)

## Description

HotStock is your ultimate tool for tracking the availability and prices of highly sought-after products in real-time. Whether you're hunting for the latest gaming consoles such as the PS5 or Xbox Series X, cutting-edge graphics cards like the Nvidia Geforce RTX 4080, popular kitchen appliances including Ninja air fryers, or seasonal toys, HotStock keeps you informed.

Simply search for your desired item and activate the 'ALERT ME' feature to receive immediate notifications once the product is back in stock and ready for purchase. This app eliminates the need for constant manual checking across multiple retailers, ensuring you never miss an opportunity to buy. Additionally, HotStock lets you build a personalized watch list to monitor specific products.

The app offers a free tier along with a premium subscription that allows tracking of up to 10 custom products and priority alerts. With HotStock, stay ahead and secure the products you want effortlessly.

## Rankings

- #83,973 — Overall
- #7 — Shopping (Gross)

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NOTIFICATION_POLICY`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.pricklyfish.hotstock.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE`
- `com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE`
- `com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE`

## Review summary

User reviews show HotStock works well for fast alerts and restock successes, with many praising its ability to secure items. However, recurring complaints focus on aggressive subscription prompts, unreliable Autobuy, and slow performance on the free tier, plus noisy search results. Overall, it’s helpful for many users, but the upsell and occasional feature reliability issues deter others.

### Pros

- Fast and timely stock alerts/notifications that help users act quickly.
- Effective at helping users secure hard-to-find items and restocks (e.g., Lenovo Legion Go 2).
- Autobuy/auto-purchase feature can be a game changer when it works.
- Paid tier unlocks additional features (priority notifications, autopay) and supports the developers.
- Generally reliable for many users and delivers on its core promise of alerts and restocks.

### Cons

- Pushy paid plans and premium upsell; many reviews feel the app forces a subscription.
- Autobuy reliability is mixed; it often doesn't place orders even when stock appears.
- Free tier is typically too slow to checkout before stock runs out.
- Search results can be noisy or irrelevant, reducing usefulness.

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