Comparison

Classix vs Hooked TV

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

Head to head
About

Classix

Access a vast library of classic movies and TV shows across numerous genres. Enjoy curated content, live channels, and personalized recommendations on all your Apple devices. Stream anytime, anywhere, and save your favorites for later.

Highlights
  • Curated library of classic movies and TV shows
  • 25 exclusive live TV channels
  • Personalized recommendations
  • Save to your list and resume watching
  • Universal search with Siri and Spotlight
  • Picture-in-Picture support
Features
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Dive into a treasure trove of thousands of classic movies and TV shows, handpicked to bring you the very best in timeless entertainment. From vintage comedies and thrilling dramas to iconic cartoons and family-friendly favorites, Classix has something for everyone to love. Stream anywhere, anytime. With Classix, the golden age of Hollywood is always at your fingertips. Download now and enjoy an ever-growing library of classic entertainment across iPhone, iPad, Apple TV and Apple Vision Pro. A CLASSIX MADE FOR YOU • Personalized Home: Tell Classix what you love and discover a Home experience built around your tastes. • Smart Recommendations: Discover movies and shows selected for you, with insights into why you might love them. • AI Search: Search naturally by mood, topic, actor or title, and refine your search with follow-up questions. • Private, On-Device Intelligence: Personalization and AI Search are powered directly on your device. DISCOVER & WATCH • A Curated Library: Explore thousands of classic movies and TV shows across every genre, from unforgettable Westerns and suspenseful mysteries to beloved cartoons and comedies. • Live Channels: Stream 25 exclusive Classix Live TV Channels for a nostalgic trip through cinematic history. • Generated Subtitles: Generate captions on-device in your preferred languages. • Siri: Ask Siri to play or search for your favorite classics on Classix. • Spotlight: Find Classix titles directly from system search and jump straight into the app. • Your List, Your Way: Save your must-watch classics so your list and pick up right where you left off. WHY CHOOSE CLASSIX+? Get full access to our entire library of movies, TV shows and 25 live TV channels. MADE FOR APPLE • Beautifully designed for iPhone, iPad, Apple TV and Apple Vision Pro. • Seamless playback controls and Now Playing integration. • Picture-in-Picture support for watching while multitasking. • Resizable layouts designed for the latest iPhone and iPad experiences. Classix is your ultimate gateway to the past. Relive the charm, magic and nostalgia of the classics, all in one place. Download Classix today and rediscover the art of timeless entertainment! Privacy Policy: https://classixapp.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://classixapp.com/terms

About

Hooked TV

Discover trending movies and shows with a vast catalog of popular content. Subscribe for unlimited access to a constantly updated library of addictive entertainment.

Highlights
  • Discover new favorite shows
  • Watch popular movies and shows
  • Access to a large catalog
  • Unlimited access with subscription
  • New content added regularly
Features
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Find your new favorite show on Hooked TV. Watch popular movies and shows like Trevor and the Virgin, House Rules, and more. Don’t miss out on these super-popular shows that everyone is obsessed with. HOOKED Unlimited Subscription: You must subscribe for unlimited access to the Hooked catalog. The subscription is $4.99 weekly*. 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 and auto-renewal may be managed by going to Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when purchasing a subscription. *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 http://www.hooked.co/terms Questions? Email support@hooked.co for help!

Screenshots

Classix4 screens
Hooked TV4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Classix at free with in-app purchases against Hooked TV's subscription. Classix also leads on device support (5 vs 2) and iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). Hooked TV's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.5). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Classix sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Hooked TV sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Hooked TV holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4K and 12K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of Classix's written reviews are positive against 37% of Hooked TV's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 13, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Classix versus Hooked TV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterClassixHooked TV
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (4K ratings)4.8 (12K ratings) — better
Positive reviews29.4% of reviews36.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4K12K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size82 MB12 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperClassix Media Inc.Telepathic, Inc.

Customer experience

Classix

All ratings3,980 ratings
Positive86.7%
Neutral4.9%
Negative8.4%
Written reviews330 reviews
Positive29.4%
Neutral9.7%
Negative60.9%

Hooked TV

All ratings11,610 ratings
Positive96.2%
Neutral1.0%
Negative2.8%
Written reviews95 reviews
Positive36.8%
Neutral6.3%
Negative56.8%

User reviews

Classix

From 4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great selection of classic movies and TV shows
  • 👍 Lifetime subscription is good value
  • 🚀 Lots of content available
  • 👍 Brings back nostalgic memories

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and app not working
  • 🔍 Poor video and audio quality
  • 🔍 Incomplete movies/shows, missing content
  • 🔍 Buggy app with many issues
  • 💰 Paid subscription not worth it

Hooked TV

From 12K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🤩 Addictive and entertaining stories
  • 😊 Cheers people up
  • 👍 Great variety of genres
  • 🎥 Enjoyable video content

Room to improve

  • 💰 Requires paid subscription to access content
  • 🤬 Frustrating paywall upon opening the app
  • 🙁 Used to be free but now is paid
  • 🤔 Unclear subscription model

Bugs and requests

Classix

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App crashes on launch
  • Videos won't load or play
  • Account and subscription issues
  • Playback controls not working
  • Syncing issues across devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add closed captions/subtitles
  • Improve video and audio quality
  • Fix bugs and crashes
  • Expand content library
  • Allow resume playback from where left off

Hooked TV

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App gets stuck on loading screen
  • Issues with canceling subscriptions
  • Unauthorized charges on user accounts

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add closed captions for deaf/hard of hearing users
  • Provide more adult-oriented content
  • Improve app stability and loading times

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Classix

Subscriptions2
  • Classix+ – Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Classix+ – Annual$29.991 Year
One-time2
  • Classix+$49.99
  • Classix+ – Lifetime$49.99
9 purchases

Hooked TV

Subscriptions9
  • Hooked TV Unlimited7 Days trial3 variants$4.991 Month
  • Hooked TV Unlimited7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Hooked TV Unlimited3 Days trial$9.991 Month
Show 6 more
  • Hooked TV Unlimited7 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • Hooked TV Unlimited3 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • Hooked TV Unlimited7 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • Hooked TV Unlimited3 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • HookedTV Unlimited7 Days trial$19.997 Days
  • HookedTV Unlimited$19.997 Days

Questions

Is Classix free?
Classix is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hooked TV free?
Hooked TV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Classix or Hooked TV?
Hooked TV is rated higher. Classix averages 4.5 out of 5 from 4K ratings, while Hooked TV averages 4.8 from 12K ratings.
Do Classix or Hooked TV have ads?
Neither Classix nor Hooked TV shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Classix or Hooked TV?
Classix ships an update every 3 weeks, and Hooked TV every 3 weeks. Most recently, Classix was updated on October 13, 2026 and Hooked TV on October 13, 2026.

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