Comparison

Frith vs HookedIRL

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

Head to head
About

Frith

Discover people in your social universe through your existing connections. This app maps your social network, allowing you to find individuals based on shared interests and mutual acquaintances. It offers a unique way to connect without strangers or algorithms.

Highlights
  • Connection-based discovery
  • Grid-based social map
  • AI-powered search
  • Customizable profiles
  • Request and messaging system
  • Block and report functionality
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Frith [frith]: An Old English word symbolizing peace, protection, and mutual care within a community. We’re all looking for our Frith—someone to love, to date, friends to hang with, people to help you land that dream job. Maybe you just moved to a new city and need a roommate. The cool thing about being human is that, somehow, we really are all connected—through activities, interests, music… but mostly through people. Frith taps into that magic by helping you discover people in your orbit through your own connections: friends, family, acquaintances, coworkers—everyone you know. Discover the world in your orbit—one connection at a time. Frith isn’t a dating app. It’s not a friend-finder either. It’s something bigger. A grid-based map of your social universe—made up of your actual connections and the people they're connected to. Everyone you see is linked to you in some way. The more people you connect with, the larger your orbit becomes. And from there? The possibilities are endless. No swiping. No strangers. No algorithms deciding who you are. Frith only shows you real people connected to your world—whether that’s someone in your contacts, someone who requested to connect, or someone linked to someone you’ve already connected with. All visible on a simple grid, sorted by who’s closest to you. Request, connect, and expand your orbit Send connection requests to people you see. If they accept, you’ll both unlock messaging—and your orbit instantly expands to include everyone they’re connected to. Customize your profile Upload 4–6 photos and tell your story. Add your bio, activities, status, interests, sexuality, religion, ethnicity, pronouns, gender, hometown, and more. No intentions, only yours. Use your orbit, your way. Whether you're looking for a date, a roommate, a new friend, or just someone who understands you, Frith lets you decide how to connect—without forcing you into a label. Messages and requests, all in one place Inbox includes two tabs: • Requests – where you can accept or decline connection requests • Messages – where you can talk to your existing connections Block and report anytime You’re always in control. You can block or report anyone from your orbit instantly—and just as easily unblock if you ever change your mind. Frith is free Frith is completely free to use. No subscriptions, no paywalls—just an ever-growing web of people around you. Premium features will come in the future. Why Frith? Frith isn’t about collecting strangers or swiping for hours. It’s about finding the people already woven into the fabric of your world. No labels. No assumptions. Just connection—real, wild, unexpected connection. Whether you're searching for love, friends, collaborators, or someone to crash with in your next city, Frith is your guide. Frith is as wild as the universe. It might sound confusing at first, but that’s the magic—it mirrors life. A mystical, magical journey through your ever-expanding world. Find your Frith today.

About

HookedIRL

Discover and connect with single people at events, bars, and cafes. Check in to your location to see who else is single, send likes, and start chatting when the feeling is mutual. Users can report or block others for safety.

Highlights
  • See singles at events, bars, and cafes
  • Check in to your location
  • Like other users
  • Mutual chat initiation
  • Report and block users
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See who's single at events, bars, and cafés. How it works 1. Go to an event or a venue. 2. Check in when you get there. 3. See who's single there, like them, and chat when it's mutual. Report or block anyone. You must be 18 or older.

Screenshots

Frith4 screens
HookedIRL4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: HookedIRL at 85% against Frith's 0%. HookedIRL also leads on rating (3.9 vs 3.7) and ratings volume (28 vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

HookedIRL holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HookedIRL has 28 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Frith's written reviews are positive against 85% of HookedIRL's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Frith ships an update every 2 weeks, HookedIRL every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Frith versus HookedIRL: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFrithHookedIRL
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (3 ratings)3.9 (28 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews84.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings328 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.616.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size102 MB71 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperFonberg Technologies, LLCHooked Social Inc

Customer experience

Frith

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

HookedIRL

All ratings28 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative28.6%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive84.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative15.4%

In-app purchases

None

Frith

No in-app purchases

None

HookedIRL

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Frith free?
Frith is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HookedIRL free?
HookedIRL is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Frith or HookedIRL?
HookedIRL is rated higher. Frith averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while HookedIRL averages 3.9 from 28 ratings.
Do Frith or HookedIRL have ads?
Neither Frith nor HookedIRL shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Frith or HookedIRL?
Frith ships an update every 2 weeks, and HookedIRL every 8 days. Most recently, Frith was updated on November 4, 2026 and HookedIRL on November 8, 2026.

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