Comparison

Hooks vs ClipScout

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

Head to head
About

Hooks

This app automatically removes silences and unwanted parts from your talking-head videos, saving you editing time. It offers features like auto-captions and easy export for content creators.

Highlights
  • Remove silences and bad takes
  • AI-powered editing
  • Auto-captioning
  • Easy clip recording
  • Video export to camera roll
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Hooks helps UGC creators cuts silences and bad takes out of talking-head videos in seconds. If you're a content creator who's tired to spending hours cropping footage down, Hooks is the solution for you. HOW TO USE HOOKS: 1. Use the recording button to record your clips, then press continue. 2. Edit out unwanted phrases and silences using the trash can icons next to each phrase. 3. Toggle auto captions using the CC button and move them to where you want in the preview. 4. Press export to save your finished video to the camera roll!

About

ClipScout

Effortlessly discover your best video clips with AI-powered analysis of your camera roll. Find hidden gems tailored to your content niche and organize them for immediate use. Save time and elevate your video creation process.

Highlights
  • AI camera roll scanning
  • Automatic clip surfacing
  • Niche-specific clip suggestions
  • Keyword search for clips
  • Save and organize favorites
  • Direct download to camera roll
Features
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ClipScout uses AI to scan your camera roll and find your best B-roll clips in seconds. Stop scrolling through hundreds of videos trying to find that one perfect clip. ClipScout's AI analyzes your footage and surfaces your hidden gems instantly — organized by niche, ready to use. Terms of Use: https://marierosedippon.github.io/clipscout-legal/terms BUILT FOR CREATORS Whether you're a fitness creator, beauty influencer, food blogger, travel vlogger, or just getting started — ClipScout learns your niche and finds clips tailored to your content style. HOW IT WORKS - AI scans your camera roll automatically - Finds your best clips based on your creator type - Search by keyword to find exactly what you need - Save and organize your favorite clips - Download directly to your camera roll AUTOSCOUT Let AI run in the background and surface new gems from your existing footage — no manual searching required. ClipScout is free to download with a premium subscription available for unlimited access.

Screenshots

Hooks4 screens
ClipScout4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ClipScout at every 5 days against Hooks's every 2 weeks. ClipScout also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.4). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. Hooks sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and ClipScout sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Hooks against 5.0 for ClipScout. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 8 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hooks ships an update every 2 weeks, ClipScout every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Hooks versus ClipScout: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHooksClipScout
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings)5.0 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings48 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.416.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size166 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlexander WanagelSanjeev Sarin

Customer experience

Hooks

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

ClipScout

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Hooks

Subscriptions4
  • Pro Subscription - Free Trial3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Pro Subscription$9.991 Month
  • Pro Subscription$79.991 Year
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  • Pro Subscription - Free Trial3 Days trial$79.991 Year
2 purchases

ClipScout

Subscriptions2
  • ClipScout Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
  • ClipScout Pro Yearly$79.991 Year

Questions

Is Hooks free?
Hooks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ClipScout free?
ClipScout is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Hooks or ClipScout?
Hooks and ClipScout are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4 and 8 ratings respectively.
Do Hooks or ClipScout have ads?
Neither Hooks nor ClipScout shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hooks or ClipScout?
Hooks ships an update every 2 weeks, and ClipScout every 5 days. Most recently, Hooks was updated on October 30, 2026 and ClipScout on November 5, 2026.

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