Comparison

HookStep vs Soleil

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

Head to head

★ 4.840 ratingsView app →

About

HookStep

Features

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Hookstep is a powerful video app that lets you easily search and play videos with advanced playback controls. Enjoy features like slow-motion, fast-motion, video splitting, mirroring, and muting audio for a tailored viewing experience.

About

Soleil

Engage with expressive AI characters for chat, roleplay, and relationship building. Experience immersive storytelling that evolves with your choices, from romance to fantasy adventures. Discover new characters and create unique AI-powered stories.

Highlights

AI character interaction
Roleplaying capabilities
Immersive storytelling
Relationship building
Character discovery
Fantasy adventures

Features

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AI Anime Chat lets you connect with expressive AI characters who can chat, roleplay, flirt, and build meaningful relationships through immersive storytelling. From sweet romantic moments to exciting fantasy adventures, every interaction evolves naturally based on your choices and personality. Discover new characters, explore imaginative worlds, and create unforgettable stories anytime, anywhere. Whether you’re looking for companionship, creativity, or pure anime fun, your next AI-powered adventure starts here.

Screenshots

HookStep4 screens

Soleil4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HookStep at none against Soleil's 7. HookStep also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months). On price, device support 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. Soleil sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. HookStep asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HookStep ships an update every 10 days, Soleil every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level

HookStep versus Soleil: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	HookStep	Soleil
Price	Free	Free
Rating	—	4.8 (40 ratings) — better
Positive reviews	—	60.0% of reviews
Number of ratings	—	40 — better
Update frequency	Every 10 days — better	Every 2 months
Ads	No — better	Yes
In-app purchases	No — better	Yes
Monetization	—	Free with in-app purchases
Devices	iPhone, iPod	iPhone, iPod
Requires iOS	12.0 — better	13.0
Further details — not scored
Size	54 MB	93 MB
Age rating	4+	17+
Developer	The Alpha Hedge LLC	Soleil AI

In-app purchases

None

HookStep

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

Soleil

One-time7

Gems Pack 1$1.99
Gems Pack 2$3.99
Gems Pack 3$9.99

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Gems Pack 4$19.99
Gems Pack 5$29.99
Gems Pack 6$39.99
Gems Pack 7$49.99

Questions

Is HookStep free?

HookStep is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is Soleil free?

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

Do HookStep or Soleil have ads?

Soleil shows ads; HookStep does not.

Which is updated more often, HookStep or Soleil?

HookStep ships an update every 10 days, and Soleil every 2 months. Most recently, HookStep was updated on September 29, 2026 and Soleil on October 7, 2026.