HookedIRL vs GateMate

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.

GATEMATE — LIVE ROOMS FOR REAL EVENTS GateMate is a mobile app for social and professional networking among travelers, event-goers, and neighbors. Step into a private live room — a "GateLink" — with a 6-letter code or a QR scan, and everyone who walks in shows up in the same chat, the same photo wall, and the same live attendee list. Whether it's a rooftop meetup, a wedding after-party, a watch party, a conference breakout, or a long layover at DFW, GateMate turns the place you're already going into a room you can actually talk to. ————————————————— WHAT YOU CAN DO ————————————————— • STEP INTO A ROOM IN SECONDS Scan the QR poster on the door or type the 6-letter code. No profile gauntlet, no friend requests, no waiting to be accepted. • SEE WHO'S HERE RIGHT NOW A live list of the people actually in the room, with faces. Tap anyone to see their profile, follow them, or send a message. • CHAT LIVE WITH THE ROOM Every room has its own chat — messages, photos and short clips, before, during and after the night. Hosts can pin the plan so nobody misses it. • FIND LIVE ROOMS NEAR YOU See public rooms happening around you right now, by category — Music, Tech, Sports, Food, Art, Nightlife. • MEET YOUR ITINERARY TWIN Add your upcoming flight and GateMate finds other travelers whose itineraries overlap yours at the same airport. A 30-minute overlap is all it takes. • LOUNGES AND TRIPS Check into a DFW lounge, coordinate meetups, and keep a private group thread with the people you're travelling with. • OPEN YOUR OWN PRIVATE ROOM Starting a pregame, a birthday or a table? Open a private room in one tap, share the code with your people, and it closes itself after four hours. Private rooms never appear on the map or in the live list. • STORY-READY INVITES Turn any room into a shareable invite card — Bold, Minimal or Photo Banner — with a scannable QR to step in. • YOUR NIGHTS, PRIVATELY After the night ends, GateMate keeps a private record of where you were, who you met and what you saved. It is visible to you alone, and you can delete any night in one tap. ————————————————— PRIVACY-FIRST BY DESIGN ————————————————— • Rooms are private by default — only people with the code get in. • Room chat goes dark about 12 hours after the last person arrives. • Your location is never shown to another member, and GateMate never tracks you in the background. • You control your visibility inside every room, and you can go invisible. • Block and report anyone, from any message or profile. • No public follower counts, no algorithmic feed, no ads, no data selling. Full privacy policy: https://gatemate.net/privacy-policy ————————————————— WHO IT'S FOR ————————————————— • Frequent flyers with layovers looking for company at the gate • People at rooftop meetups, watch parties, weddings and tours • Conference-goers who want a live backchannel for their session • Neighborhoods hosting block parties, markets and run clubs • Travelers who want a low-key way to meet people in the same city Rooms are opened by verified partner venues and hosts. Anyone can suggest a place from inside the app. ————————————————— SUPPORT ————————————————— Questions? Email support@gatemate.net or visit https://gatemate.net/support Terms of Use: https://gatemate.net/terms Privacy Policy: https://gatemate.net/privacy-policy © 2026 QAlytics LLC (dba GateMate™). All rights reserved.