Hooked TV vs Self Made TV
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Discover new favorite shows
- Watch popular movies and shows
- Access to a large catalog
- Unlimited access with subscription
- New content added regularly
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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!
Self Made TV
Stream cinema-quality HD movies and TV shows, including original documentaries, anywhere, anytime. Download content for offline viewing and enjoy a vast library of free entertainment. Access exclusive original productions for a one-time fee.
- Stream HD movies and TV shows
- Exclusive original documentaries
- Offline viewing downloads
- Watch on mobile and smart TVs
- Free movie and TV show access
- One-time purchase for originals
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Introducing the Self Made TV app, your go-to destination for streaming cinema-quality HD movies and TV shows on your mobile devices and smart TVs. From captivating series and blockbuster movies to our enlightening Self Made Original documentaries, Self Made TV has it all. With the ability to watch your favorite TV programs and movies anywhere and anytime, you'll never miss out on the action. Plus, don't forget to explore our collection of award-winning Self Made TV documentaries and download content for offline viewing when you're away from Wi-Fi. Best of all, enjoy free movies and TV shows without any subscription fees, and for a small one-time fee, indulge in our exclusive Self Made TV original productions. Get ready to elevate your streaming experience with Self Made TV
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Hooked TV at 4.8 against Self Made TV's 4.0. Hooked TV also leads on ratings volume (12K vs 1) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Self Made TV's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Hooked TV sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Self Made TV sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 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 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hooked TV has 12K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Hooked TV ships an update every 3 weeks, Self Made TV every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Hooked TV | Self Made TV |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (12K ratings) — better | 4.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 36.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 12K — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Subscription | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 78 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Telepathic, Inc. | Dee Brown, INC. |
Customer experience
Hooked TV
Self Made TV
Bugs and requests
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
Self Made TV
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Hooked TV
- 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
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- 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
Self Made TV
- Basic Access (Monthly)$2.991 Month
- Wallet Topup 14.99 Credits$14.99
- Wallet Topup 29.99 Credits$29.99
