Firehook vs Former
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Firehook
Connect with a community of outdoor enthusiasts for hunting, fishing, and nature lovers. Share adventures, discover businesses, and support wildlife conservation efforts. Make new friends and share your passion without judgment.
- Connect with outdoor enthusiasts
- Discover outdoor venues and businesses
- Shop trusted outdoor gear
- Share experiences and knowledge
- Support wildlife conservation efforts
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Firehook is designed for those who live for the outdoors. Whether you're into hunting, fishing, shooting, or simply have a passion for nature, Firehook connects you with a like-minded community. Share your adventures, make new friends, and discover trusted brands and businesses that support your lifestyle—all in one place. With Firehook, you have the freedom to: - Connect with fellow enthusiasts who understand and share your passion - Discover new venues, businesses, and experiences tailored to outdoor sports - Shop trusted gear from industry-leading brands - Share your voice, experiences, and knowledge without judgement - Support global wildlife conservation efforts—all profits go back to protecting nature, and you can help decide where they go Join Firehook today and be part of a community where outdoor adventure meets conservation action.
Former
Build and personalize your own social network for any organization. This platform offers extensive customization options to create a unique online community tailored to your specific needs.
- Create custom network platforms
- Personalize community features
- Suitable for any organization
- User-friendly interface
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Former enables organizations of any kind to create and customize their own network platforms.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: Firehook at 23 against Former's 1. Firehook also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Firehook against 5.0 for Former. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Firehook has 23 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
Firehook ships an update every 11 days, Former weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Firehook | Former |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (23 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 23 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 186 MB | 102 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Firehook Wildlife Conservation LLC | Cole Harris |
Customer experience
Firehook
Former
In-app purchases
Firehook
No in-app purchases
Former
No in-app purchases
