# Hooked TV vs Crispy

Hooked TV and Crispy both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Crispy's written reviews are positive against 37% of Hooked TV's. Crispy also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). Hooked TV's advantage is ratings volume (12K vs 12). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hooked TV sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Crispy sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $17.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Crispy holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hooked TV has 12K ratings behind it against 12, 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 100% of Crispy's.

Hooked TV ships an update every 3 weeks, Crispy weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hooked TV | Crispy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hooked-tv/id1500652243/reviews) | **[5.0 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crispy-lit-short-drama/id6738383003/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **12K** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | 36.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 12 MB | 77 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Telepathic, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/997494868) | [Crispy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1778424931) |

## 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


### Crispy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crispy-lit-short-drama/id6738383003)

Discover bite-sized dramas and trending reels featuring fantasy, romance, and thrilling stories. Enjoy exclusive, original content crafted for quick viewing, perfect for commutes or breaks. Earn daily rewards for consistent engagement.

**Highlights:** Bite-size dramas, Trending Shorts & Reels, Exclusive original stories, Daily rewards, Fresh content regularly

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Crispy Premium Weekly | $17.99 | per 7 days |
| Crispy Premium Monthly | $39.99 | per month |
| Crispy's Sweet Bundle 720 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Donut Pack 750 | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1st Purchase Offer 2700 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Donut Pack 1575 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1st Purchase Offer 3900 | $12.99 | one-time |
| Crispy's Sweet Bundle 2813 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 1st Purchase Offer 6000 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Donut Pack 3300 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Donut Pack 5400 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Donut Pack 9750 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Crispy's Sweet Bundle 18000 | $79.99 | one-time |
| Donut Pack 22500 | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hooked TV free?

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

### Is Crispy free?

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

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

Crispy is rated higher. Hooked TV averages 4.8 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while Crispy averages 5.0 from 12 ratings.

### Do Hooked TV or Crispy have ads?

Neither Hooked TV nor Crispy shows ads.

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

Hooked TV ships an update every 3 weeks, and Crispy weekly. Most recently, Hooked TV was updated on October 31, 2026 and Crispy on October 5, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*