Comparison

HOOBS vs MessageMaster

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

Head to head
About

HOOBS

Connect smart home devices from various brands and technologies to your preferred ecosystem. Control all your accessories, regardless of their original platform, from a single, unified app for a truly integrated smart home experience.

Highlights
  • Connects accessories to Apple HomeKit, Google Home, Amazon Alexa
  • Supports Nest, Ring, Arlo, and hundreds more brands
  • Works with Zigbee, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth devices
  • Unified control from a single app
  • Seamless smart home integration
Features
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HOOBS™ makes your smart accessories compatible with your favorite ecosystem. Whether you prefer Apple Homekit™, Google Home™, or Amazon Alexa™, you’re unlikely to find compatible accessories and services that all work together nicely under one roof. HOOBS™ is the missing link in your smart home ecosystem, bringing together devices from leading brands like Nest, Ring, Arlo, and hundreds more into Apple HomeKit. No matter what technology your devices use – Zigbee, Wi-Fi, or Bluetooth – HOOBS creates a seamless connection for effortless control from a single app. Experience the convenience of true smart home integration.

About

MessageMaster

This app acts as a communication coach, helping users craft the perfect messages for asking parents for things. It offers suggestions for various situations, adapts tone to parental mood, and includes a practice simulator. The goal is to build better communication skills and relationships.

Highlights
  • Message suggestions for 26+ situations
  • Tone adaptation based on parent's mood
  • 7 different communication styles
  • Conversation practice simulator
  • Response analytics
  • Offline functionality
  • Private and secure data handling
Features
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The Smart Way to Ask Your Parents for Anything Ever wondered how to ask your parents for something important? MessageMaster is your personal communication coach, helping you craft the perfect message every time. Designed by a 12-year-old who knew exactly how hard it can be to ask your parents for things. After one too many "no's" and awkward conversations, the idea was born. Built by teens, for teens - because we get it. WHY MESSAGEMASTER WORKS - Get instant message suggestions for 26+ real-life situations - Adapt your tone based on your parent's mood - Choose from 7 different communication styles - Practice conversations before the real talk - Track what works best with response analytics - Build better communication skills over time SMART MESSAGE GENERATION Get perfectly crafted messages for any situation: - Asking for money or purchases - Requesting sleepovers or parties - Negotiating later curfews - Apologizing for mistakes - Explaining bad grades - Getting a new pet - Concert and event tickets - Starting to date - And 18 more situations! 7 COMMUNICATION TONES Master different approaches for different moments: - Polite - Professional and courteous - Chill - Casual and relaxed - Serious - Mature and thoughtful - Funny - Light-hearted and charming - Urgent - Time-sensitive and important - Sweet - Warm and affectionate - Respectful - Considerate and understanding MOOD DETECTION Choose whether your parent is in a good, neutral, or bad mood - and get messages tailored to that moment. Timing is everything! CONVERSATION SIMULATOR Practice your conversation before having it in real life. Get simulated parent responses and build confidence before the real talk. PREMIUM FEATURES Upgrade to MessageMaster Premium for: - All 26 situations unlocked - All 7 communication tones - Unlimited message history - Save custom templates - Advanced conversation simulator - Response tracking & analytics - Streak system with achievements - Translation to 9 languages - Export your message history - Ad-free experience 100% PRIVATE & OFFLINE Your conversations and data are completely private: - All processing happens on your device - No data sent to servers - No account required - No tracking or analytics collected - Works completely offline BUILD BETTER RELATIONSHIPS MessageMaster isn't just about getting what you want - it's about learning to communicate effectively, understand timing, and build trust with your parents. Every message is a learning opportunity. Download MessageMaster and transform the way you ask your parents for anything. Whether it's a small favor or a big life decision, we've got the perfect words to help you succeed. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

HOOBS4 screens
MessageMaster4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: MessageMaster at 5.0 against HOOBS's 1.2. HOOBS's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (25 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. MessageMaster sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. HOOBS asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MessageMaster holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HOOBS has 25 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HOOBS ships an update every 5 days, MessageMaster every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
HOOBS versus MessageMaster: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHOOBSMessageMaster
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.2 (25 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews11.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings25 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHOOBS IncShadowPing LLC

Customer experience

HOOBS

All ratings20 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral5.0%
Negative95.0%
Written reviews27 reviews
Positive11.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative88.9%

MessageMaster

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

HOOBS

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

MessageMaster

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is HOOBS free?
HOOBS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MessageMaster free?
MessageMaster is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, HOOBS or MessageMaster?
MessageMaster is rated higher. HOOBS averages 1.2 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while MessageMaster averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do HOOBS or MessageMaster have ads?
Neither HOOBS nor MessageMaster shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HOOBS or MessageMaster?
HOOBS ships an update every 5 days, and MessageMaster every 4 days. Most recently, HOOBS was updated on October 7, 2026 and MessageMaster on October 6, 2026.

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