# Midnight Pulp vs Hooked TV

The clearest difference is monetization model: Midnight Pulp at free with in-app purchases against Hooked TV's subscription. Midnight Pulp also leads on review sentiment (49% vs 37%) and iOS requirement (16.2 vs 26.0). Hooked TV's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Midnight Pulp sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Midnight Pulp against 4.8 for Hooked TV. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hooked TV has 12K ratings behind it against 1.8K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 49% of Midnight Pulp's written reviews are positive against 37% of Hooked TV's.

Midnight Pulp ships an update every 3 months, Hooked TV every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Midnight Pulp | Hooked TV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/midnight-pulp/id1258727736/reviews) | **[4.8 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hooked-tv/id1500652243/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.8K | **12K** |
| Positive reviews | **48.9% of reviews** | 36.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 44 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.2** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Cinedigm](https://appshunter.io/developer/964790507) | [Telepathic, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/997494868) |

## What reviewers say

### Midnight Pulp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/midnight-pulp/id1258727736)

Discover a curated collection of cult movies and strange shows from around the globe. This streaming service is dedicated to delivering unique and offbeat entertainment for fans of the unusual.

**Highlights:** Cult movie streaming, Strange show collection, Global content, Unique entertainment

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Midnight Pulp Premium 30 | $5.99 | per month |
| Midnight Pulp Monthly Plan | $5.99 | per month |
| Midnight Pulp Premium 365 | $59.99 | per year |
| Midnight Pulp Yearly Plan | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎥 Great selection of movies
- 🎬 Love the collection
- 🍿 Awesome content
- 🕹️ Diverse library of films and Anime

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy/incomplete app
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate
- 🔇 No subtitles
- ⏭️ No fast forward/rewind buttons
- 📺 Chromecast issues

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes/freezes
- Movies won't load
- Orientation issues
- Subscription issues
- Playback issues

**Requested features**

- Add subtitles
- Improve Chromecast support
- Add fast forward/rewind buttons
- Organize content better
- Improve search functionality


### Hooked TV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hooked-tv/id1500652243)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hooked TV Unlimited | $4.99 | per month |
| Hooked TV Unlimited | $9.99 | per month |
| Hooked TV Unlimited | $9.99 | per month |
| Hooked TV Unlimited | $14.99 | per month |
| Hooked TV Unlimited | $14.99 | per month |
| Hooked TV Unlimited | $19.99 | per month |
| Hooked TV Unlimited | $19.99 | per month |
| HookedTV Unlimited | $19.99 | per 7 days |
| HookedTV Unlimited | $19.99 | per 7 days |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- App gets stuck on loading screen
- Issues with canceling subscriptions
- Unauthorized charges on user accounts

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Midnight Pulp free?

Midnight Pulp 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, Midnight Pulp or Hooked TV?

Hooked TV is rated higher. Midnight Pulp averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while Hooked TV averages 4.8 from 12K ratings.

### Do Midnight Pulp or Hooked TV have ads?

Midnight Pulp shows ads; Hooked TV does not.

### Which is updated more often, Midnight Pulp or Hooked TV?

Midnight Pulp ships an update every 3 months, and Hooked TV every 3 weeks. Most recently, Midnight Pulp was updated on September 21, 2026 and Hooked TV on September 25, 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.*