Hooked TV vs Friend check hello
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!
Friend check hello
This app helps you stay connected with friends by suggesting contacts to call. It ensures clear caller identification and requires confirmation before initiating a call, promoting meaningful connections.
- Suggests contacts to call
- Requires call confirmation
- Clear caller identification
- Maintains meaningful connections
- Simple and playful interface
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Friend Check helps you reconnect with the people you care about in a simple and playful way. Select the contacts you want to stay in touch with. The app will then suggest one of the contacts you have chosen. The contact’s name is always clearly displayed and a confirmation is required before placing any call. The app does not enable anonymous calling and does not mask caller ID. A light and positive way to maintain meaningful connections.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Friend check hello at 100% against Hooked TV's 37%. Friend check hello also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Friend check hello asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Hooked TV | Friend check hello |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (12K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 36.8% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 12K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Subscription | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Telepathic, Inc. | Gregoire Linee |
Customer experience
Hooked TV
Friend check hello
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
Friend check hello
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
Friend check hello
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Hooked TV free?
Is Friend check hello free?
Do Hooked TV or Friend check hello have ads?
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