# Plus 1 vs HookedIRL

The clearest difference is rating: Plus 1 at 4.6 against HookedIRL's 3.9. Plus 1 also leads on review sentiment (94% vs 85%) and ratings volume (138 vs 28). HookedIRL's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Plus 1 sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. HookedIRL asks for nothing beyond the download.

Plus 1 holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 138 and 28 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 94% of Plus 1's written reviews are positive against 85% of HookedIRL's.

Plus 1 ships an update weekly, HookedIRL every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Plus 1 | HookedIRL |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (138 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plus-1-plans-first-social-app/id6744400566/reviews)** | [3.9 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hookedirl/id6748921014/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **138** | 28 |
| Positive reviews | **93.8% of reviews** | 84.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 102 MB | 126 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Plus 1 Ventures, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1807297046) | [Hooked Social Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1888058316) |

## What reviewers say

### Plus 1

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plus-1-plans-first-social-app/id6744400566)

Find companions for any activity, from casual outings to professional networking. Post your plans or join existing ones without pressure or awkward interactions. Connect with real people for shared experiences.

**Highlights:** Post or join plans, Coordinate with friends, Browse local specials, Approve or invite participants, In-app messaging, Optional ID verification

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Membership - Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Platinum - $99/month | $99.99 | per month |
| Platinum - $999/year | $999.99 | per year |
| Boosted Plan | $20.00 | one-time |
| Promoted Listing | $50.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly and quick to set up
- 🚀 Refreshing take on dating/friendships
- 👍 Great for networking and making connections
- 👍 Helpful for people new to a city
- 👍 Good for older people too


### HookedIRL

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hookedirl/id6748921014)

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:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Plus 1 free?

Plus 1 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is HookedIRL free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Plus 1 or HookedIRL?

Plus 1 is rated higher. Plus 1 averages 4.6 out of 5 from 138 ratings, while HookedIRL averages 3.9 from 28 ratings.

### Do Plus 1 or HookedIRL have ads?

Neither Plus 1 nor HookedIRL shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Plus 1 or HookedIRL?

Plus 1 ships an update weekly, and HookedIRL every 9 days. Most recently, Plus 1 was updated on October 24, 2026 and HookedIRL on October 24, 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.*