# Chat PLUS vs HookGPT

The clearest difference is ads: Chat PLUS at none against HookGPT's shown. Chat PLUS also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). HookGPT's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (32 vs 5). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Chat PLUS sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and HookGPT sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Chat PLUS against 4.8 for HookGPT. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HookGPT has 32 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Chat PLUS ships an update every 3 weeks, HookGPT every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on July 8, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Chat PLUS | HookGPT |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chat-plus-openchatai-assistant/id6449699612/reviews) | [4.8 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hookgpt-ai-chat-analyzer/id6743500730/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **32** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 39 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Shanghai Chenyuan Network Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1447767868) | [Andrei Miadzvedzeu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1443166319) |

## What reviewers say

### Chat PLUS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chat-plus-openchatai-assistant/id6449699612)

This AI-powered assistant offers intelligent conversations, seamless translation, and writing assistance. Engage with different characters, generate professional content, and even get help with coding. Upgrade for enhanced features and access to advanced language models.

**Highlights:** Chat with different characters, Professional content generation, Intelligent conversations, Seamless translation, Writing assistance, Code assistance, Engaging games

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly AI chat assistant | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly AI chat assistant | $39.99 | per year |


### HookGPT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hookgpt-ai-chat-analyzer/id6743500730)

This AI assistant helps you craft personalized openers and responses for various interactions. Upload a screenshot or profile to generate tailored lines for dating, social chats, or even formal business communication.

**Highlights:** AI-powered conversation starters, Personalized response generation, Screenshot analysis for context, Dating, social, and business modes, Unlimited access via subscription

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly subscription | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Annually subscription | $24.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Chat PLUS free?

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

### Is HookGPT free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Chat PLUS or HookGPT?

Chat PLUS and HookGPT are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 5 and 32 ratings respectively.

### Do Chat PLUS or HookGPT have ads?

HookGPT shows ads; Chat PLUS does not.

### Which is updated more often, Chat PLUS or HookGPT?

Chat PLUS ships an update every 3 weeks, and HookGPT every 8 days. Most recently, Chat PLUS was updated on July 8, 2026 and HookGPT on September 9, 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.*