HookedIRL vs Fomoist
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HookedIRL
Discover and connect with single people at events, bars, and cafes. Check in to your location, see who else is single, and initiate conversations with mutual likes. Users can report or block others.
- Discover singles at events
- Check in to venues
- Like and chat with matches
- Report and block users
- Location-based discovery
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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.
Fomoist
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Fomoist is the social app that helps you find out what's happening with your friends. Browse curated events happening near you, from club nights, to social gatherings and sports. Whatever you feel like. See which of your friends are attending, share your own plans, and never miss an event. • Discover events — browse a live feed of nightlife happening around you, filtered by date, vibe, and location. • See who's in — check which friends and circles are attending before you commit to a plan. • Circles — create and join private groups with friends to coordinate plans and see their activity. • RSVP & attendance — mark yourself as going or interested, and invite others. • Coupons & perks — unlock exclusive deals and discounts at partner venues. • Share the moment — send event invites and links straight to friends. Whether you're planning a night out or just want to know what you're missing, Fomoist keeps your social calendar synced with your circle.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Fomoist at 5.0 against HookedIRL's 3.9. Fomoist also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 9 days). HookedIRL's advantage is ratings volume (28 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.
Fomoist 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.
HookedIRL ships an update every 9 days, Fomoist every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HookedIRL | Fomoist |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (28 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 84.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 28 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 71 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Hooked Social Inc | Amit Cohen |
In-app purchases
HookedIRL
No in-app purchases
Fomoist
No in-app purchases
