Comparison

Loop vs HookedIRL

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Loop

Connect with new people through your existing social circle and shared communities. Discover potential matches by seeing who your friends know and requesting introductions. Facilitates connections based on events, locations, and shared interests.

Highlights
  • Matchmaking through friends
  • Request introductions
  • Event-based groups
  • Location-based groups
  • Community matching
  • Professional matchmaker integration
Features
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Loop is the social network for meeting and matchmaking through friends, events, and communities. On Loop, everyone plays matchmaker for their single friends. Singles can also see who their friends know and ask for intros through the app, removing any social friction and making matchmaking easy. In addition to meeting through friends, people on Loop can meet and matchmake through groups centered around events, locations, professional matchmakers, and other communities. Loop groups for coffee shops, gyms, alumni networks, or parties can help maximize the odds that singles connect with someone who they could have met in real life. Loop is free to download and use. Sign up, indicate if you’re single or just there to set up friends, invite your friends, and start suggesting life changing matches! Our app uses Apple's standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

HookedIRL

This app helps you discover and connect with other singles at real-life events. Scan a QR code to join an event, create a temporary profile, and see who's open to connecting. Mutual likes lead to matches and in-app chats, with all event data automatically deleted afterward.

Highlights
  • Event-specific, time-limited profiles
  • QR code event check-in
  • One-tap matching
  • In-app messaging for matches
  • Auto-disappearing event profiles
  • Secure account creation
  • Business event support
Features
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HookedIRL is your social wingman at real-life events. We make meeting new people simple, exciting, and real—right where you are. Whether you're at a party, a conference, or a wedding, HookedIRL helps you discover who's single and open to connecting—while keeping things fun, respectful, and secure. How it Works: Create Your Account - Sign in once with Apple, Google, or your phone number. Your account stays with you across all events you join. Scan the Event QR Code - When you arrive at an event, just scan the HookedIRL sign to join. Set Up Your Event Profile - Share what matters—your name, age, interests, and a photo. Profiles are visible only during the event you're attending. See Who's Here - Get a live view of other singles at your event. You can only be in one event at a time. Send a Like - Like someone? Send them a Like. If they like back—you're matched and can start chatting. Event Profiles Are Event-Only - Once the event ends, your event profile is no longer shown to others. Your account stays for future events. Secure. Authentic. Real. HookedIRL is built for real-world social moments—not mindless scrolling. With authenticated accounts, every person is real and verified. Secure sign-in with Apple, Google, or phone One account across all your events No fake profiles—everyone is verified Event profiles are only visible during the event Business event support for professional networking Perfect for: Weddings House parties Community events Festivals & concerts Corporate networking events Professional conferences Retreats and offsites Key Features: Secure account creation (Apple, Google, phone) Location-based event check-in via QR code Event-specific, time-limited profiles One-tap matching with mutual interest In-app messaging for matched users Business event support for professional settings Simple, modern interface built for speed and privacy Your Privacy Matters Your account info stays secure. Event profiles are only shown to others during the event, and you can delete your account at any time from your profile. You control your presence at each event. Whether you're looking to spark a romance, find a friend, or network professionally, HookedIRL gives you the nudge you need—right when it matters most. Download HookedIRL and never miss a connection again.

Screenshots

Loop4 screens
HookedIRL4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: HookedIRL at 85% against Loop's 38%. HookedIRL also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 13) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 6 weeks). Loop's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 3.9) and ratings volume (1K vs 28). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Loop sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per month. HookedIRL asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Loop holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Loop has 1K ratings behind it against 28, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 38% of Loop's written reviews are positive against 85% of HookedIRL's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Loop ships an update every 6 weeks, HookedIRL every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Loop versus HookedIRL: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLoopHookedIRL
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (1K ratings) — better3.9 (28 ratings)
Positive reviews37.5% of reviews84.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1K — better28
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB126 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperLOOOPMEIN INC.Hooked Social Inc

Customer experience

Loop

All ratings1,016 ratings
Positive89.9%
Neutral4.0%
Negative6.1%
Written reviews80 reviews
Positive37.5%
Neutral10.0%
Negative52.5%

HookedIRL

All ratings28 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative28.6%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive84.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative15.4%

Bugs and requests

Loop

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes after recent updates
  • Registration screen issues on certain devices
  • Constant log-out problems
  • Unreliable location feature

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to communicate with matches
  • Improved search and filtering options
  • Notification system for match outcomes
  • Tools to help grow matchmaker groups
  • More detailed user profiles

HookedIRL

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

13 purchases

Loop

Subscriptions4
  • Loop Premium (1 Month)$29.991 Month
  • Loop Premium (3 Months)$74.993 Months
  • Loop Premium (6 Months)$119.996 Months
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  • Loop Premium (1 Year)$179.991 Year
One-time9
  • Premium Intro Request$9.99
  • Premium Match Accept$9.99
  • 2 Premium Match Accepts$14.99
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  • 2 Premium Intro Requests$14.99
  • 3 Premium Intro Requests$19.99
  • 3 Premium Match Accepts$19.99
  • Premium Group Unlock$19.99
  • 2 Premium Group Unlocks$34.99
  • 3 Premium Group Unlocks$49.99
None

HookedIRL

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Loop free?
Loop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HookedIRL free?
HookedIRL is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Loop or HookedIRL?
Loop is rated higher. Loop averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while HookedIRL averages 3.9 from 28 ratings.
Do Loop or HookedIRL have ads?
Neither Loop nor HookedIRL shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Loop or HookedIRL?
Loop ships an update every 6 weeks, and HookedIRL every 9 days. Most recently, Loop was updated on September 26, 2026 and HookedIRL on September 29, 2026.

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