# Hooked vs Lima Library

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Lima Library at none against Hooked's 11. Lima Library also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 26.0). Hooked's advantage is chart position (#137 vs unranked). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hooked sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Lima Library asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hooked | Lima Library |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hooked/id1024818709/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **14K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 23.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | **#137** | — |
| Size | 12 MB | 76 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Telepathic, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/997494868) | [D&L Technology Integration And Consulting Joint Stock Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/1436285979) |

## What reviewers say

### Hooked

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

**Currently charting:** #137 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


### Lima Library

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lima-library/id6745543082)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hooked free?

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

### Is Lima Library free?

Lima Library is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Hooked or Lima Library have ads?

Neither Hooked nor Lima Library shows ads.

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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.*