Comparison

HookedIRL vs June

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

Head to head
About

HookedIRL

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
Read full description

HookedIRL 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, HookedIRL 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 Apple, Google, or your phone number. Your account stays with you across all events you join. Scan the Event QR Code - When you arrive at an event, just scan the HookedIRL 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 Are Event-Only - Once the event ends, your event profile is no longer shown to others. Your account stays for future events. Secure. Authentic. Real. HookedIRL is built for real-world social moments—not mindless scrolling. With authenticated accounts, every person is real and verified. Secure sign-in with Apple, Google, or phone One account across all your events No fake profiles—everyone is verified Event profiles are only visible during the event 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 (Apple, Google, phone) 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 Business event support for professional settings Simple, modern interface built for speed and privacy Your Privacy Matters Your account info stays secure. Event profiles are only shown to others during the event, and you can delete your account at any time from your profile. You control your presence at each event. Whether you're looking to spark a romance, find a friend, or network professionally, HookedIRL gives you the nudge you need—right when it matters most. Download HookedIRL and never miss a connection again.

About

June

This app uses AI to generate personalized dating profiles and deliver one highly compatible match per day. It analyzes user responses to guided prompts to understand personality and interests, then provides insights on potential connections and conversation starters.

Highlights
  • AI-generated dating profiles
  • Daily match recommendations
  • Detailed connection analysis
  • Conversation starter suggestions
  • Username-based searchability
  • Social Alignment Reports
Read full description

June provides AI-based matches to find individuals aligned with your dating goals near you. Creating meaningful connections as an adult is a growing problem, especially in fast-moving cosmopolitan cities like New York. Once a day, our algorithm highlights one profile that best reflects your unique preferences and personality, someone we believe you’ll benefit from knowing. Key Features: 1) AI-Generated Profile: Unlike LinkedIn or Facebook, June doesn’t rely on self-written bios. Users paste a guided prompt into ChatGPT, and we analyze the response to build a current and comprehensive overview — covering interests, values, routines, and personality. This gives us the clearest picture of who someone really is. 2) Daily Match recommendation: Our proprietary algorithm then uses this profile to help find the best connection in their city based on their profile. This comes with a detailed analysis created by our in-house AI, June. The analysis provides users with clear guidelines on overlapping areas of interest and ways this connection can be mutually beneficial, while also offering key conversation starters to help kick off interactions. 3) User Searchability : Our search feature lets users look up people they meet in real life simply by using their username. If two people exchange usernames at an event, they can connect on June and instantly receive an AI-generated Social Alignment Report to understand how well they resonate. Terms of service : https://june.date/tnc Contact Support: hello@june.date

Screenshots

HookedIRL4 screens
June4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: June at every 3 days against HookedIRL's every 9 days. HookedIRL's advantage is ratings volume (28 vs 9). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.9 for HookedIRL against 3.9 for June. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 28 and 9 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 85% of HookedIRL's written reviews are positive against 83% of June's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HookedIRL ships an update every 9 days, June every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
HookedIRL versus June: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHookedIRLJune
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (28 ratings)3.9 (9 ratings)
Positive reviews84.6% of reviews — better83.3% of reviews
Number of ratings28 — better9
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.1 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size126 MB108 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperHooked Social Inc© 2025 June Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved.

Customer experience

HookedIRL

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

June

All ratings9 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral11.1%
Negative22.2%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%

In-app purchases

None

HookedIRL

No in-app purchases

None

June

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HookedIRL free?
HookedIRL is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is June free?
June is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, HookedIRL or June?
HookedIRL and June are both rated 3.9 out of 5 on the App Store, from 28 and 9 ratings respectively.
Do HookedIRL or June have ads?
Neither HookedIRL nor June shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HookedIRL or June?
HookedIRL ships an update every 9 days, and June every 3 days. Most recently, HookedIRL was updated on September 29, 2026 and June on September 14, 2026.

Other comparisons