# Loop vs HookedIRL

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.

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

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Loop | HookedIRL |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loop-the-matchmaking-app/id6446096597/reviews)** | [3.9 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hookedirl/id6748921014/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1K** | 28 |
| Positive reviews | 37.5% of reviews | **84.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 64 MB | 126 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [LOOOPMEIN INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1637680960) | [Hooked Social Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1888058316) |

## What reviewers say

### Loop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loop-the-matchmaking-app/id6446096597)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Loop Premium (1 Month) | $29.99 | per month |
| Loop Premium (3 Months) | $74.99 | per 3 months |
| Loop Premium (6 Months) | $119.99 | per 6 months |
| Loop Premium (1 Year) | $179.99 | per year |
| Premium Intro Request | $9.99 | one-time |
| Premium Match Accept | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2 Premium Match Accepts | $14.99 | one-time |
| 2 Premium Intro Requests | $14.99 | one-time |
| 3 Premium Intro Requests | $19.99 | one-time |
| 3 Premium Match Accepts | $19.99 | one-time |
| Premium Group Unlock | $19.99 | one-time |
| 2 Premium Group Unlocks | $34.99 | one-time |
| 3 Premium Group Unlocks | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💕 Great concept for matchmaking
- 🤝 Helpful for setting up friends
- 👍 Easy to use app
- 🎉 Success stories

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Paywall for basic features
- 🔍 Limited search and filtering options
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🤖 Lack of communication with matches
- 🙅‍♀️ Inability to delete profile

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hookedirl/id6748921014)

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:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none


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