# RipaLip University vs Hook Reports

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Hook Reports at 100% against RipaLip University's 54%. Hook Reports also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.4) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). RipaLip University's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (39 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. RipaLip University sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year and Hook Reports sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Hook Reports holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RipaLip University has 39 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of RipaLip University's written reviews are positive against 100% of Hook Reports's.

RipaLip University ships an update every 3 months, Hook Reports every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and August 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RipaLip University | Hook Reports |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (39 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ripalip-university/id1455398834/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hook-reports/id6742808092/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **39** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 54.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 31 MB | 94 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Ripalip LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1455398833) | [Trevor Lewis](https://appshunter.io/developer/1459946757) |

## What reviewers say

### RipaLip University

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ripalip-university/id1455398834)

This app provides anglers with quick access to setup, tweak, and dial-in marine electronics. It offers guides, tips, and personalized settings for over 150 pieces of equipment, eliminating the need for lengthy manuals or online searches.

**Highlights:** Quick Start Guides, Advanced Reference Guides, Installation and Networking Info, How-To Videos, Personalized 'My Rig' section, Custom Cheatsheets with settings, Notes and waypoint saving

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| RipaLip Angler | $4.99 | per year |
| RipaLip Pro | $9.99 | per year |


### Hook Reports

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hook-reports/id6742808092)

This app provides premium fishing reports and allows users to participate in contests for cash and prizes. It rewards users for sharing content and protects fishing spots. Users can create creator accounts to earn money based on engagement and content quality.

**Highlights:** Fishing contests with cash and prizes, Protects user fishing spots, Creator accounts with profit sharing, Content engagement and quality payouts, Private, friends-only, or public reports, Regional discussion groups, Fishing reports on a map

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RipaLip University free?

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

### Is Hook Reports free?

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

### Which has better reviews, RipaLip University or Hook Reports?

Hook Reports is rated higher. RipaLip University averages 3.4 out of 5 from 39 ratings, while Hook Reports averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do RipaLip University or Hook Reports have ads?

Hook Reports shows ads; RipaLip University does not.

### Which is updated more often, RipaLip University or Hook Reports?

RipaLip University ships an update every 3 months, and Hook Reports every 11 days. Most recently, RipaLip University was updated on September 18, 2026 and Hook Reports on August 12, 2026.

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