# Hooked TV vs Mask TV

The clearest difference is rating: Hooked TV at 4.8 against Mask TV's 3.7. Hooked TV also leads on review sentiment (37% vs 0%) and ads (none vs shown). Mask TV's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hooked TV sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Mask TV sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Hooked TV holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hooked TV has 12K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 37% of Hooked TV's written reviews are positive against 0% of Mask TV's.

Hooked TV ships an update every 3 weeks, Mask TV monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hooked TV | Mask TV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hooked-tv/id1500652243/reviews)** | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mask-tv/id6443824063/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **12K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **36.8% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Subscription | Subscription |
| Size | 12 MB | 104 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Telepathic, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/997494868) | [WELTRETTER PROJECTS AND CONSULTANTS PYT.LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1645275769) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Mask TV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mask-tv/id6443824063)

Stream a vast library of movies and TV shows on demand. Offers flexible subscription plans for unlimited entertainment, accessible on your Apple devices.

**Highlights:** Unlimited streaming, Vast movie library, TV show collection, Multiple subscription plans, Auto-renewable subscriptions, Manage subscriptions in App Store

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 30 days Subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| 90 Days subscription | $3.99 | per 3 months |
| 6 Months Premium | $6.99 | per 6 months |
| 365 days subscription | $9.99 | per year |
| 30 days package | $0.99 | one-time |
| 39_ticket_pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| 19_ticket_pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| 29_ticket_pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| 49_ticket_pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| 99_ticket_pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| ticket System | $0.99 | one-time |
| 90 days package | $1.99 | one-time |
| 119_ticket_pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| One Year Package | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hooked TV free?

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

### Is Mask TV free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Hooked TV or Mask TV?

Hooked TV is rated higher. Hooked TV averages 4.8 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while Mask TV averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do Hooked TV or Mask TV have ads?

Mask TV shows ads; Hooked TV does not.

### Which is updated more often, Hooked TV or Mask TV?

Hooked TV ships an update every 3 weeks, and Mask TV monthly. Most recently, Hooked TV was updated on October 30, 2026 and Mask TV on October 24, 2026.

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