Comparison

Hooked vs Vently

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
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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

Vently

An anonymous platform for sharing feelings and receiving support. Connect with others facing similar challenges in a judgment-free community. Express yourself through posts and engage with empathy.

Highlights
  • Anonymous posting
  • Emotional expression
  • Peer support
  • Community connection
  • Empathy reactions
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Vently is an anonymous space for expressing emotions, sharing struggles, and receiving support. Create a profile, post your thoughts, and connect with others going through similar experiences. Offer empathy, react to posts, and be part of a community that listens without judgment. Some features may require in-app purchases or a subscription to access. Subscriptions renew automatically. Privacy Policy: https://getvently.com/privacy Terms of use: https://getvently.com/terms

Screenshots

Hooked4 screens
Vently4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Hooked at 14K against Vently's 8. Hooked also leads on review sentiment (24% vs 0%) and rating (4.2 vs 3.9). Vently's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 5 days) and iOS requirement (16 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 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Vently sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month. 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 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hooked has 14K ratings behind it against 8, 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 0% of Vently's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hooked ships an update every 5 days, Vently daily. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Hooked versus Vently: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHookedVently
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (14K ratings) — better3.9 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews23.6% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings14K — better8
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#122 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS26.016 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB28 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperTelepathic, Inc.Health & Wellness Apps Limited

Customer experience

Hooked

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

Vently

All ratings8 ratings
Positive62.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative50.0%

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

Vently

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
Show 7 more
  • 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
1 purchases

Vently

Subscriptions1
  • Vently Club Monthly$9.991 Month

Questions

Is Hooked free?
Hooked is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Vently free?
Vently is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Hooked or Vently?
Hooked is rated higher. Hooked averages 4.2 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while Vently averages 3.9 from 8 ratings.
Do Hooked or Vently have ads?
Neither Hooked nor Vently shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hooked or Vently?
Hooked ships an update every 5 days, and Vently daily. Most recently, Hooked was updated on October 24, 2026 and Vently on October 21, 2026.

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