# Hooked vs Convicted

Hooked and Convicted both sit at 4.2 stars, but that hides the real split: 85% of Convicted's written reviews are positive against 24% of Hooked's. Convicted also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). Hooked's advantage is ratings volume (14K vs 27) and chart position (#129 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hooked sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Convicted sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for Hooked against 4.3 for Convicted. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hooked has 14K ratings behind it against 27, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 24% of Hooked's written reviews are positive against 85% of Convicted's.

Hooked ships an update every 5 days, Convicted every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hooked | Convicted |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hooked/id1024818709/reviews) | **[4.3 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/convicted-crime-stories/id1493464574/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **14K** | 27 |
| Positive reviews | 23.6% of reviews | **84.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#129** | — |
| Size | 12 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Telepathic, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/997494868) | [Miroslav Georgiev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1493464573) |

## What reviewers say

### Hooked

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

**Currently charting:** #129 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


### Convicted

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/convicted-crime-stories/id1493464574)

Explore real crime stories presented as text message conversations. Dive into thoroughly researched FBI cases, criminal psychology, and historical incidents with accompanying photos. Get one free story daily or subscribe for unlimited access.

**Highlights:** Daily text-message crime stories, Real FBI cases and criminals, Includes photos of scenes and people, Covers various crime types, Subscription for unlimited access

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $0.99 | per 7 days |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hooked free?

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

### Is Convicted free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Hooked or Convicted?

Convicted is rated higher. Hooked averages 4.2 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while Convicted averages 4.3 from 27 ratings.

### Do Hooked or Convicted have ads?

Neither Hooked nor Convicted shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hooked or Convicted?

Hooked ships an update every 5 days, and Convicted every 4 days. Most recently, Hooked was updated on October 31, 2026 and Convicted on October 24, 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.*