# Hooked — user reviews > 519 indexed App Store user reviews of Hooked by Telepathic, Inc., rated 4.20/5 from 14,437 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hooked/id1024818709/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hooked/id1024818709.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 10,746 · 4★ 869 · 3★ 232 · 2★ 251 · 1★ 2,339 ## What do users think of Hooked? Overall sentiment: negative **Pros** - 🚀 Addictive stories - 👍 Wide range of genres - 🚀 Immersive storytelling **Cons** - 💰 Paywall to access content - 🕰️ Long wait times between chapters - 🔒 Restricted access without subscription - 💰 Expensive subscription fees **Commonly reported bugs** - Login issues - Inability to access content without paying **Most requested features** - Bring back free user-created stories - Offer more free content options - Reduce subscription costs ## Newest reviews (18 of 519) ### 2/5 — Scam and greedy *2026-07-25, version 5.0.0* Before it was free I didn’t finished read it now they want me to paid paid paid ### 1/5 — Forced subscription *2026-05-28, version 5.0.0* I haven’t been able to use the app for a while and after updating, the only option is to sign up for a $9.99 weekly subscription?!! I won’t be re installing this app. ### 1/5 — Worst update, want my stories back *2026-05-24, version 4.44.2* Don’t know what AI trash this is, but I miss the old version of this app when it was real stories which now I can’t access and are all gone. 1) the app won’t open on my phone(it stays stuck on the blinking owl eyes), 2) when I try to access on my iPad I can’t create a login. It forces me to use my Apple ID and to only sign up for the $9.99/week subscription, so I can no longer access my already purchased stories. Again, all gone. And no idea if those stories are anywhere else. The worst. ### 2/5 — Miss the old app features *2026-05-19, version 5.0.0* When I was like 12 this app was free and then all of a sudden I want to download it and now you’re gonna tell me, I have to pay to look at words on stories that are sometimes not finished please bring back the free feature ### 1/5 — Money hungry *2026-05-17, version 5.0.0* Nowadays especially in this economy I don’t need to add another subscription to my paycheck. You can’t even login to see the apps stories, there are no ads or free stories you might as well just be paying for the app in the AppStore because you can’t listen without paying first. ### 1/5 — Not working *2026-04-07, version 4.44.2* I have this app for a while now; however for the past 2 or 3 was is not working…. Every time I clicked on it, the app eyes pop but does IT; never goes to the stories or anything… any ideas about what it’s going on?? ### 3/5 — No longer free *2026-04-03, version 5.0.0* After spending hours reading on this app, I can no longer finish what I started because subscriptions are mandatory. I’ll be deleting it. ### 1/5 — No longer works *2026-03-29, version 5.0.0* All of a sudden I’m unable to login. One device will not even let it upload. The other stalls on forcing me to sign up for a trial. I’ve purchased several books on this app yet cannot access anything now. Fix it! Otherwise it’s turned into a bad scam. ### 1/5 — Not working *2026-03-24, version 5.0.0* Hooked stopped working weeks ago, maybe months. Every time I try, it doesn’t open. I used to like the app. It’s too bad. ### 3/5 — No longer free *2026-03-15, version 5.0.0* After spending hours reading on this app, I can no longer finish what I started because subscriptions are mandatory. ### 1/5 — Changed without warning *2026-03-13, version 5.0.0* I had points saved up to read stories, opened the app today and it’s changed to subscription. I’m so angry and annoyed ### 1/5 — Where’s my points *2026-03-12, version 5.0.0* I’ve earned 5000 points , and now suddenly I have to pay £9.99 to access the books ### 1/5 — Subscribe or bust *2026-03-12, version 5.0.0* I can’t access now because I need to have subscription. When it used to be free with daily logins. No thanks. ### 1/5 — Sucks *2026-03-12, version 5.0.0* I use to unlock chapters by checking in and watching ads. I finally was able to unlock a book I wanted to read and now you can’t even get on the app unless you pay a subscription. They’re ridiculous and I will deleting the app and continue to use the Dreame App that’s a really good one. ### 1/5 — Rip off *2026-03-12, version 5.0.0* I accumulated over 4k free coins and today I go onto the app only to try and force a subscription!! ### 1/5 — Disappointed *2026-03-11, version 5.0.0* I’ve had the app for awhile and I logged in today and it became a paid subscription reading app only. I really enjoyed before but deleted today ### 1/5 — downhill *2026-03-02, version 4.44.2* this app went so downhill. clearly the ceo or whatever is full and overflowing with greed. greed doesn’t get you anywhere. ### 1/5 — money hungry *2026-01-02, version 4.44.0* this app was a big part of my childhood, sad to see to fall into the greed of subscriptions ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Scam *2026-08-08, version 5.0.0* This is a scam app. No stories, nothing pops up when you subscribe or purchase it. There is absolutely no content in this app. Run. ### 1/5 — Gone down hill *2026-07-25, version 5.0.0* Honestly, having to pay to read the stories which is ridiculous and it’s all AI slop now. ### 1/5 — Concern *2026-07-22, version 5.0.0* Back when I was young this was free…. ### 1/5 — Unhooked- don’t waste your time *2026-07-22, version 5.0.0* I had points saved up to read stories, opened the app today and it’s changed to subscription $9.99 a week. I’m so angry and annoyed. $40 a month? nah. ### 1/5 — Disappointed. *2026-07-22, version 5.0.0* You have to pay a subscription in order to access the app which was understandable at first I suppose. It wasn’t until after I gained access in the app when I realized everything is Ai. Every story and every cover??? Why? Not to mention how the stories I went through were so underwhelming. ### 1/5 — Would do zero stars if optional *2026-07-21, version 5.0.0* I used to LOVE this app, it was fun and interactive, I loved being able to make my own horror text stories. I went to download it again for the nostalgia and now you need to pay $10 a week to even access it? That is the most insane ask I’ve ever seen from an app. You also offer a free 1 week trial, but when I went to use the free week it automatically tried to charge my card? (Luckily my card is locked when not in use) this is so sad to see. I hate seeing apps that I loved as a teen get so money hungry. You didn’t need to do that, and you knew it. This is unfortunate, and I hope you’re reading these reviews and taking them into deep consideration. ### 1/5 — Too expensive *2026-07-20, version 5.0.0* Having to pay $10 per week to even have access to the app is insane. That’s over $500 a year for horror stories. Immediately uninstalled ### 1/5 — $10 a week!!!😭✌️hell nah *2026-07-14, version 5.0.0* Used to get in this all the time but not for $10 a week that’s crazy who In their right mind would pay $10 a week to read horror stories ### 1/5 — Use to be the best app *2026-07-08, version 5.0.0* This app used to have stories that actually spiked my adrenaline. Now, all this app is, is a money grab. You have to pay $9.99 just to get anything. Worst thing they could have done to this app. ### 1/5 — $9.99 a week? *2026-06-07, version 5.0.0* I remember when this app was completely free to use. I decided to redownload it because I had not used it in a few years and figured why not. After seeing that I had to pay to even get to any stories I deleted the app again. I did go and read some other reviews and am glad I did not opt to pay because I suppose there is a huge increase of AI stories and I do not superhero use of AI. I just wanted my cute free story app back but I guess companies just like being greedy with money than actually keeping their apps the same when all users initially enjoyed them. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Can’t load *2026-05-08, version 4.44.2* It will not load at all can’t read anything ### 5/5 — Octavia *2026-03-12, version 5.0.0* Great stories but looks like I won’t be reading anymore $9.99 a week NO THANKS ### 5/5 — hooked on hooked! *2025-09-04, version 4.43.3* i love this app so much bc it’s my new favorite thing to do. the stories really keep you guessing and you just can’t stop reading. ### 5/5 — Subscription *2025-06-14, version 4.40.3* Love the stories but where can I subscribe for monthly reading and not have to buy coins? ### 5/5 — Review *2025-05-19, version 4.39.0* Solid action, great plot easy read. ### 5/5 — Wonderful Customer Service *2025-04-21, version 4.36.0* I had purchased a decent amount of coins and the app was not reflecting no matter what I did. I contacted their customer support and instantly got a response along with immediate assistance to put the coins onto my account that I paid for. I greatly appreciated the swiftness and kindness shown. Stories are great and customer service is even greater!! 10/10 recommend!!! ### 5/5 — Don’t remember *2025-04-15, version 4.35.1* Just started reading it I am enjoying it ### 5/5 — Must read *2025-04-09, version 4.34.3* Such a fantastic read I want a boss like hers ### 5/5 — Great *2025-04-09, version 4.34.2* A very good book and look forward to read more like it. ### 5/5 — Torn between two alphas *2025-03-25, version 4.33.2* Throughly enjoyed this book by Ava T spelling??? --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-01.*