# Hooked vs Scary Chat Stories

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Scary Chat Stories at 84% against Hooked's 24%. Scary Chat Stories also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). Hooked's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hooked sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Scary Chat Stories sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scary Chat Stories holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14K and 16K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 24% of Hooked's written reviews are positive against 84% of Scary Chat Stories's.

Hooked ships an update every 5 days, Scary Chat Stories every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hooked | Scary Chat Stories |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hooked/id1024818709/reviews) | **[4.8 (16K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scary-chat-stories-addicted/id1344484784/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 14K | **16K** |
| Positive reviews | 23.6% of reviews | **83.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#128** | — |
| Size | 12 MB | 94 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Telepathic, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/997494868) | [Taras Kalkovets](https://appshunter.io/developer/1344484783) |

## What reviewers say

### Hooked

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hooked/id1024818709)

**Currently charting:** #128 Top Grossing · Book (US App Store)

Dive into addictive, bite-size stories with bold manga-style art and cinematic panels. Choose to read, listen, or watch your favorite genres, from horror to romance. Discover your next obsession with personalized recommendations and trending charts.

**Highlights:** Bite-size, tap-through episodes, Manga-style art and cinematic panels, Read, listen, or watch formats, Diverse genres (horror, thriller, sci-fi, romance, fantasy), Personalized recommendations and trending charts, Unlimited access with subscription

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| HOOKED Unlimited | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| HOOKED Unlimited | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| HOOKED Unlimited | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| HOOKED Unlimited | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Hooked Unlimited | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| HOOKED Unlimited | $7.99 | per month |
| Hooked Unlimited | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| HOOKED Unlimited | $14.99 | per month |
| HOOKED Unlimited | $14.99 | per month |
| HOOKED Unlimited | $19.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive stories
- 👍 Wide range of genres
- 🚀 Immersive storytelling

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paywall to access content
- 🕰️ Long wait times between chapters
- 🔒 Restricted access without subscription
- 💰 Expensive subscription fees

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues
- Inability to access content without paying

**Requested features**

- Bring back free user-created stories
- Offer more free content options
- Reduce subscription costs


### Scary Chat Stories

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scary-chat-stories-addicted/id1344484784)

Experience horror chat stories in two ways: binge-read free, ad-free narratives or engage in interactive AI-driven roleplay. Make choices that shape the plot and uncover hidden endings in a variety of creepy genres. New stories are added weekly.

**Highlights:** Binge-read short horror chat stories, Interactive AI-driven chat roleplay, Guide plot with typed replies, Catalog of ghost, stalker, and tech mysteries, Offline play, Dark-theme design

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Annual Premium | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Free to use with no sign-up required
- 🚀 Unlimited stories available
- 💡 Variety of genres (horror, romance, comedy)
- 👍 No paywall or premium content locked

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Inconsistent or low-quality images
- 💸 Frequent ads when viewing images
- 🐛 App crashes or glitches reported
- 🔍 Some stories lack coherence or realism

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or kicks users out unexpectedly
- Inability to resume reading stories after app closure
- Mismatch between story text and accompanying images

**Requested features**

- Add voice narration or audio options
- Improve search functionality to find specific stories
- Provide more truly scary or suspenseful horror stories
- Reduce frequency of ads, especially when viewing images


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hooked free?

Hooked is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Scary Chat Stories free?

Scary Chat Stories is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Hooked or Scary Chat Stories?

Scary Chat Stories is rated higher. Hooked averages 4.2 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while Scary Chat Stories averages 4.8 from 16K ratings.

### Do Hooked or Scary Chat Stories have ads?

Scary Chat Stories shows ads; Hooked does not.

### Which is updated more often, Hooked or Scary Chat Stories?

Hooked ships an update every 5 days, and Scary Chat Stories every 2 months. Most recently, Hooked was updated on October 28, 2026 and Scary Chat Stories on October 27, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*