Comparison

Matchbox vs The Hooked App

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

Head to head
About

Matchbox

This app connects you with friends for social events after receiving a text from your host. It helps you find your match and focus on enjoying gatherings like costume balls or game nights.

Highlights
  • Event connection
  • Host-initiated invites
  • Match discovery
  • Focus on enjoyment
  • Meeting new friends
Features
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Experience unforgettable social events with Matchbox! After receiving a text from your Matchbox host, open this app to be instantly directed to your match. Whether you’re attending a costume ball, game night or social mixer, this app helps you focus on enjoying your time and meeting new friends.

About

The Hooked App

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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Hooked 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, Hooked 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 Google, Apple, or Facebook. Your account stays with you across all events you join. Scan the Event QR Code - When you arrive at an event, just scan the Hooked 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 Auto-Delete - Once the event ends, your event profile disappears. Your account stays for future events. Secure. Authentic. Real. Hooked is built for real-world social moments—not mindless scrolling. With authenticated accounts, every person is real and verified. Secure sign-in with OAuth providers One account across all your events No fake profiles—everyone is verified Event profiles auto-delete after events end 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 (Google, Apple, Facebook) 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 Auto-disappearing event profiles Business event support for professional settings Simple, modern interface built for speed and privacy Your Privacy Matters Your account info (email and sign-in) stays secure. Event profiles and chats are automatically deleted when events end. You control your presence at each event. Whether you're looking to spark a romance, find a friend, or network professionally, Hooked gives you the nudge you need—right when it matters most. Download Hooked and never miss a connection again.

Screenshots

Matchbox4 screens
The Hooked App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: The Hooked App at 3.9 against Matchbox's 1.0. The Hooked App also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (25 vs 1). Matchbox's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 9 days). On price, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

The Hooked App holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Hooked App has 25 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Matchbox ships an update daily, The Hooked App every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Matchbox versus The Hooked App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMatchboxThe Hooked App
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)3.9 (25 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—84.6% of reviews
Number of ratings125 — better
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 9 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.415.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB124 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperThe Marriage Pact Inc.Hooked Social Inc

Customer experience

Matchbox

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

The Hooked App

All ratings25 ratings
Positive72.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative28.0%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive84.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative15.4%

In-app purchases

None

Matchbox

No in-app purchases

None

The Hooked App

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Matchbox free?
Matchbox is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is The Hooked App free?
The Hooked App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Matchbox or The Hooked App?
The Hooked App is rated higher. Matchbox averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while The Hooked App averages 3.9 from 25 ratings.
Do Matchbox or The Hooked App have ads?
Matchbox shows ads; The Hooked App does not.
Which is updated more often, Matchbox or The Hooked App?
Matchbox ships an update daily, and The Hooked App every 9 days. Most recently, Matchbox was updated on June 1, 2026 and The Hooked App on September 18, 2026.

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