# Yidio vs Hooked TV

The clearest difference is monetization model: Yidio at free with in-app purchases against Hooked TV's subscription. Yidio also leads on iOS requirement (15.2 vs 26.0). Hooked TV's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.3) and ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Yidio sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Hooked TV sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Hooked TV holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.4K and 12K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 27% of Yidio's written reviews are positive against 37% of Hooked TV's.

Yidio ships an update every 6 weeks, Hooked TV every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Yidio | Hooked TV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (3.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yidio-streaming-guide/id664306931/reviews) | **[4.8 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hooked-tv/id1500652243/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3.4K | **12K** |
| Positive reviews | 27.4% of reviews | **36.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 36 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.2** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Yidio LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/664306934) | [Telepathic, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/997494868) |

## What reviewers say

### Yidio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yidio-streaming-guide/id664306931)

Discover and track TV shows and movies across over 100 streaming services. Find where to watch, get personalized recommendations, and manage your watchlist. Save time and money by consolidating your streaming needs.

**Highlights:** Universal search for streaming content, Personalized recommendations, Customizable watchlist, Daily reminders for new content, Price comparison for watching, Roku remote integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Yidio Premium | $2.99 | per month |
| Yidio Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Yidio Premium | $23.99 | per year |
| Yidio Premium | $35.99 | per year |
| Yidio Premium | $47.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Consistently useful
- 🎥 Great movie app
- 👍 I like Yidio

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😡 Inaccurate and unreliable
- 🔒 Potential data breach issues
- 🐛 Doesn't save watchlist, poor customer support
- 💰 Overpriced compared to alternatives
- 🕰️ Slow and laggy performance

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or fails to launch
- Streaming links and availability information is often incorrect
- Watchlist and progress tracking issues

**Requested features**

- Add more streaming services (e.g. YouTube TV)
- Improve search accuracy and keep up with content changes
- Enhance watchlist management and syncing across devices


### Hooked TV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hooked-tv/id1500652243)

Discover trending movies and shows with a vast catalog of popular content. Subscribe for unlimited access to a constantly updated library of addictive entertainment.

**Highlights:** Discover new favorite shows, Watch popular movies and shows, Access to a large catalog, Unlimited access with subscription, New content added regularly

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hooked TV Unlimited | $4.99 | per month |
| Hooked TV Unlimited | $9.99 | per month |
| Hooked TV Unlimited | $9.99 | per month |
| Hooked TV Unlimited | $14.99 | per month |
| Hooked TV Unlimited | $14.99 | per month |
| Hooked TV Unlimited | $19.99 | per month |
| Hooked TV Unlimited | $19.99 | per month |
| HookedTV Unlimited | $19.99 | per 7 days |
| HookedTV Unlimited | $19.99 | per 7 days |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Addictive and entertaining stories
- 😊 Cheers people up
- 👍 Great variety of genres
- 🎥 Enjoyable video content

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Requires paid subscription to access content
- 🤬 Frustrating paywall upon opening the app
- 🙁 Used to be free but now is paid
- 🤔 Unclear subscription model

**Reported bugs**

- App gets stuck on loading screen
- Issues with canceling subscriptions
- Unauthorized charges on user accounts

**Requested features**

- Add closed captions for deaf/hard of hearing users
- Provide more adult-oriented content
- Improve app stability and loading times


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Yidio free?

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

### Is Hooked TV free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Yidio or Hooked TV?

Hooked TV is rated higher. Yidio averages 4.3 out of 5 from 3.4K ratings, while Hooked TV averages 4.8 from 12K ratings.

### Do Yidio or Hooked TV have ads?

Yidio shows ads; Hooked TV does not.

### Which is updated more often, Yidio or Hooked TV?

Yidio ships an update every 6 weeks, and Hooked TV every 3 weeks. Most recently, Yidio was updated on September 21, 2026 and Hooked TV on September 25, 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.*