HookedIRL vs Relationship Orbit
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
Relationship Orbit
A private space for couples and close friends in long-distance relationships to share moments, plan visits, and stay connected. It offers a calm, intentional experience focused on presence, memory, and anticipating reunions.
- Living globe with shared presence
- Shared timeline for text, voice, and photos
- Visit planning and reunion tracking
- Private invites via code or link
- Optional location and contact sharing
- Focus on intentional connection
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Orbit is for couples and close friends in long-distance relationships who want a calm, beautiful place to stay connected—not another noisy chat app. YOUR ORBIT See the people you care about on a living globe. Each person has their own space with presence, weather, and the moments you share. THE TRAIL Build a shared timeline together—text, voice memos, and photos that sync when you're both signed in. Filter by person and revisit what mattered. HORIZON Plan visits and track reunions. See what's coming next so the distance feels a little shorter. INVITES Invite someone into your orbit with a simple code or link. When they join, you're connected for shared trail and horizon features. PRIVACY & CONTROL • Sign in with email • Location sharing only when you choose • Microphone and photos only when you add voice or photo entries • Contacts access optional—for suggesting people to invite Orbit is designed to feel warm and intentional: one place for presence, memory, and the countdown to being together again.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Relationship Orbit at 5.0 against HookedIRL's 3.9. Relationship Orbit also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 9 days) and review sentiment (100% vs 85%). HookedIRL's advantage is ratings volume (28 vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Relationship Orbit holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HookedIRL has 28 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of HookedIRL's written reviews are positive against 100% of Relationship Orbit's.
HookedIRL ships an update every 9 days, Relationship Orbit every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HookedIRL | Relationship Orbit |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (28 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 84.6% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 28 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 126 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hooked Social Inc | roni kriger |
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HookedIRL
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In-app purchases
HookedIRL
No in-app purchases
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No in-app purchases









