Comparison

Hooked vs InkTale

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

InkTale

Discover a vast library of original English stories across romance, fantasy, and werewolf genres. Enjoy personalized recommendations, adjustable reading settings, and daily chapter updates. Aspiring authors can also publish their work and connect with readers.

Highlights
  • Vast library of original English stories
  • Multiple popular genres including romance and fantasy
  • Daily new chapter updates
  • Personalized recommendations
  • Adjustable reading settings
  • Platform for aspiring authors to publish
Features
Read full description

Hey all novel lovers! We are InkTale – a carefully crafted reading app dedicated to bringing readers wonderful stories from around the world. Whether you enjoy heartwarming romance, imaginative fantasy, or engaging fictional tales, InkTale offers a vast and growing library for every book lover. We feature original English stories created by talented authors from all over the globe. Our rich collection includes many beloved genres such as heartwarming romance, imaginative fantasy, charming teen stories, heartfelt contemporary fiction, and imaginative werewolf-themed tales focused on friendship, destiny, and emotional connections. Popular genres loved by our readers include: · Heartwarming romance and sweet love stories · Fantasy tales filled with magic and adventure · Werewolf stories centered on fate, destiny, and emotional bonds · Youth and coming-of-age stories · Modern romance and heartfelt relationships · Engaging long-form series and concise short stories With over a million chapters of genuine, high-quality stories, you can always find something that fits your mood. Explore popular titles such as Honey, Let's Get Married, Ex-husband's Regrets Worth Nothing, Poor Luna, His Regret: Carrying the Alpha's Hidden Son, and many more exclusive stories updated regularly. We strive to provide the best reading experience possible: · Enjoy daily new chapter updates from your favorite series · Discover trending books through our curated rankings · Clear and detailed categories to help you find your next favorite read · Personalized recommendations based on your reading habits · Adjustable fonts, text sizes, and eye-friendly night mode · Free rewards and coins to unlock premium content · Easy-to-use interface that supports reading anytime, anywhere InkTale also supports aspiring authors to share their creativity with the world: · Publish your own stories and reach millions of readers · Gain exposure through our in-app and social promotion channels · Receive professional guidance and editor support · Participate in writing courses to improve your skills · Earn fair rewards and revenue share for your work Join millions of readers and writers in our growing community. Whether you love reading or creating stories, InkTale is the perfect place for you. Download InkTale now and step into a wonderful world of stories. [Subscription Agreement] 1. Service Name: Week Subscription 2. Subscription Period: 1 week 3. Subscription Price: $19.99(1 week) 4. Subscription Benefits: subscribers can claim 200 coins every day 5. Buying a weekly subscription service will automatically debit your iTunes account and extend the service period of one week 24 hours before the week service expires. 6. If you want to unsubscribe, please open the iOS "Settings" --> enter "iTunes Store and App Store" -> click "Apple ID", select "View Apple ID", go to the "Account Settings" page, click "Subscribe" ", choose Week Subscription to unsubscribe. If you do not unsubscribe at least 24 hours before the end of the subscription period, this subscription will be automatically renewed. User Agreement: https://www.inktale.net/#/userAgree Privacy Policy: https://www.inktale.net/#/privacy

Screenshots

Hooked4 screens
InkTale4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Hooked at every 5 days against InkTale's every 6 weeks. Hooked also leads on ratings volume (14K vs 623) and rating (4.2 vs 4.0). InkTale's advantage is review sentiment (50% vs 24%) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and InkTale sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Hooked holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hooked has 14K ratings behind it against 623, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 24% of Hooked's written reviews are positive against 50% of InkTale's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hooked ships an update every 5 days, InkTale every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Hooked versus InkTale: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHookedInkTale
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (14K ratings) — better4.0 (623 ratings)
Positive reviews23.6% of reviews50.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings14K — better623
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#123 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB57 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperTelepathic, Inc.旭意 温

Customer experience

Hooked

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

InkTale

All ratings623 ratings
Positive74.2%
Neutral2.1%
Negative23.8%
Written reviews205 reviews
Positive50.2%
Neutral3.9%
Negative45.9%

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

InkTale

From 623 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💎 Captivating stories
  • 📚 Variety of books
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🤩 Outstanding reading experience

Room to improve

  • 💰 Expensive chapters
  • 🤑 Money-grabbing tactics
  • 🤯 Overpriced in-app purchases
  • 🤔 Unclear pricing structure

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

InkTale

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Scrolling issues
  • Inconsistent chapter unlocking
  • Disappearing coins after purchases
  • Crashes and freezing

Requested features

4 requests
  • More free chapter options
  • Ability to earn coins through reading
  • Cheaper pricing for full books
  • Improved navigation and bookmarking

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Hooked

Subscriptions9
  • HOOKED Unlimited$2.997 Days
  • HOOKED Unlimited7 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • HOOKED Unlimited7 Days trial2 variants$4.997 Days
Show 6 more
  • HOOKED Unlimited3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Hooked Unlimited7 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • HOOKED Unlimited$7.991 Month
  • HOOKED Unlimited7 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • HOOKED Unlimited$14.991 Month
  • HOOKED Unlimited3 Days trial$19.991 Month
10 purchases

InkTale

Subscriptions1
  • Weekly Subscription$19.997 Days
One-time9
  • 500 Coins$4.99
  • 900Coins$8.99
  • 1000Coins$9.99
Show 6 more
  • 1900Coins$18.99
  • 2000Coins$19.99
  • 3000Coins$29.99
  • 4000Coins$39.99
  • 5000Coins$49.99
  • 10000coins$99.99

Questions

Is Hooked free?
Hooked is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is InkTale free?
InkTale is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Hooked or InkTale?
Hooked is rated higher. Hooked averages 4.2 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while InkTale averages 4.0 from 623 ratings.
Do Hooked or InkTale have ads?
Neither Hooked nor InkTale shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hooked or InkTale?
Hooked ships an update every 5 days, and InkTale every 6 weeks. Most recently, Hooked was updated on November 7, 2026 and InkTale on November 3, 2026.

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