Comparison

Hooked vs Thrill

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Hooked

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
Currently charting
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HOOKED is the hottest app for anime stories on your phone—bite-size, tap-through episodes with bold manga-style art, cinematic panels, and nonstop cliffhangers–loved by 100,000,000+ people worldwide! Featured in New York Times, Fox, Forbes, CNN, CNBC, LA Times, Guardian, Publishers Weekly and more. Why you’ll love HOOKED - Access tons of episodes for FREE. Start reading instantly. - Explore the world’s largest selection of webcomics. Spanning diverse genres like horror, thriller, sci-fi, romance, fantasy, and more. - Read, listen, or watch. Choose your format and switch anytime—perfect for quick breaks or all-night binges. - Personally tailored picks. Smart recommendations and trending charts help you find your next obsession fast. - Built for your phone. Tap to advance, smooth transitions, and “just one more” pacing that keeps you turning panels. Perfect if you love: anime, manga, webtoons, or serialized fiction with big twists and bigger emotions. Join millions of fans discovering stories in a whole new way. You won’t believe how it ends… HOOKED UNLIMITED SUBSCRIPTION: - You can subscribe for unlimited access to our full story catalog and premium content - The subscription is $9.99 weekly* - You’ll be able to watch unlimited stories for the duration of your subscription - Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off for at least 24-hours before the end of the current period - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period at the cost of the chosen package - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase - No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period - You can read our privacy policy and terms of use at http://www.hooked.co/privacy - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication *Prices are equal to the value that “Apple’s App Store Matrix” determines is the equivalent of the subscription price in $USD. By using Hooked, you agree to our Terms of Use and Community Guidelines available at https://www.hooked.co/terms Questions? Email support@hooked.co for help!

About

Thrill

Immerse yourself in a vast collection of original chat stories, ranging from romantic tales to chilling horror. Interact with the narrative by tapping to reveal each line, experiencing stories as if you're reading private conversations. Discover new content weekly with options for offline and night mode reading.

Highlights
  • New stories weekly
  • Night mode reading
  • Huge story collection
  • Offline reading
  • Professional authors
  • Multiple genres
Features
Read full description

Adorable and horrifying. Intriguing and bizarre. Thrilling and romantic. Experience this all with our new chat stories app. Be the first to read a great collection of originally created stories. You won’t be able to stop! Become the partaker of the story. Root for the characters. Tickle your nerves while reading horrifying chat stories. Dare to solve fantastic plot twists. Dive into heart-rending love stories. Discover great stories for any mood - HORROR, ROMANCE, SCI-FI and more. Tap the screen to reveal the upcoming line: all tales are written in a form of a chat, as if you are reading someone else’s chat conversations! Enjoy our bite-sized stories on the go, while having some rest or before going to sleep - there will always be enough time for this. For late time owls we’ve developed a night mode reading - we do care about your comfort! KEY FEATURES: - New stories released weekly - Night mode reading - Huge collection of stories - Offline reading mode - All tales are written by professional authors - Different genres for all tastes: romantic, horror, science fiction and more - Exciting plot in each story Get the app now and start reading nonstop! The app contains the following subscription options: - Weekly for $5.99 with a 3-day free trial period - Yearly for $49.99 - Free trial subscription is automatically renewed unless cancelled 24 hours before the renewal - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase Privacy Policy: http://huracanapps.com/privacy.html Terms of Service: http://huracanapps.com/terms.html

Screenshots

Hooked4 screens
Thrill4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Thrill at 64% against Hooked's 24%. Thrill also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.2) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 26.0). Hooked's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (14K vs 468). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Hooked sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Thrill sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Thrill holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hooked has 14K ratings behind it against 468, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 24% of Hooked's written reviews are positive against 64% of Thrill's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hooked ships an update every 5 days, Thrill every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Hooked versus Thrill: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHookedThrill
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (14K ratings)4.5 (468 ratings) — better
Positive reviews23.6% of reviews63.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings14K — better468
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 10 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
Best chart rank#125 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS26.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB136 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperTelepathic, Inc.Huracan Apps

Customer experience

Hooked

All ratings14,437 ratings
Positive80.5%
Neutral1.6%
Negative17.9%
Written reviews521 reviews
Positive23.6%
Neutral6.9%
Negative69.5%

Thrill

All ratings468 ratings
Positive86.1%
Neutral6.2%
Negative7.7%
Written reviews249 reviews
Positive63.9%
Neutral10.0%
Negative26.1%

User reviews

Hooked

From 14K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Thrill

From 468 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Interesting stories
  • 🤩 Variety of genres (horror, romance, mystery)
  • 😊 Engaging content
  • 🎨 Visually appealing

Room to improve

  • 💰 Many features/content locked behind paywall
  • 📺 Excessive ads to unlock content
  • 🤔 Limited free access
  • 🕰️ Long loading times

Bugs and requests

Hooked

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Login issues
  • Inability to access content without paying

Requested features

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

Thrill

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes or freezes
  • Compatibility issues on some devices
  • Login/account problems

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to read all stories without ads/payment
  • More free content options
  • Improved navigation and user experience
  • Multilingual support

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Hooked

Subscriptions10
  • HOOKED Unlimited$2.997 Days
  • HOOKED Unlimited7 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • HOOKED Unlimited7 Days trial2 variants$4.997 Days
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  • HOOKED Unlimited3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Hooked Unlimited7 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • HOOKED Unlimited$7.991 Month
  • Hooked Unlimited7 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • HOOKED Unlimited7 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • HOOKED Unlimited$14.991 Month
  • HOOKED Unlimited3 Days trial$19.991 Month
4 purchases

Thrill

Subscriptions4
  • Premium access weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Premium access3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Premium access3 Days trial$39.993 Months
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  • Premium access yearly3 Days trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Hooked free?
Hooked is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Thrill free?
Thrill is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Hooked or Thrill?
Thrill is rated higher. Hooked averages 4.2 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while Thrill averages 4.5 from 468 ratings.
Do Hooked or Thrill have ads?
Neither Hooked nor Thrill shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hooked or Thrill?
Hooked ships an update every 5 days, and Thrill every 10 days. Most recently, Hooked was updated on October 20, 2026 and Thrill on October 14, 2026.

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