Ping TV vs HookFlix
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Ping TV
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Ping TV is a video platform where creators share original content and connect with viewers. Watch live streams, discover videos, support your favorite creators with gifts, and build communities around shared interests.
HookFlix
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HookFlix is a vertical short drama streaming app built for quick, immersive storytelling. Discover trending dramas, explore new episodes, and continue watching your favorite stories anytime. HookFlix offers a mobile-first viewing experience with vertical playback, episode lists, watch history, favorites, and personalized recommendations. Key features: - Watch vertical short dramas designed for mobile viewing - Discover popular, new, and recommended series - Continue watching from your history - Save favorite dramas to your list - Unlock paid episodes with coins - Subscribe to VIP for member benefits and expanded access - Sign in with email or supported social login options HookFlix offers optional in-app purchases, including coin packages and auto-renewable VIP subscriptions. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel subscriptions in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.hookflix.net/privacy-policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ping TV at none against HookFlix's 8. Ping TV also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 5 days). HookFlix's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS
Both are free to download. HookFlix sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Ping TV asks for nothing beyond the download.
Ping TV ships an update every 2 days, HookFlix every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ping TV | HookFlix |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days โ better | Every 5 days |
| Ads | Yes | No โ better |
| In-app purchases | No โ better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 88 MB | 53 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | RYAN MICHAEL BRIGHT | HookFlix |
In-app purchases
Ping TV
No in-app purchases
HookFlix
- HookFlix VIP Weekly$9.997 Days
- Monthly VIP$19.991 Month
- Yearly VIP$99.991 Year
- 100 Coins$0.99
- 500 Coins$4.99
- 1000 Coins$9.99
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- 2000 Coins$19.99
- 5000 Coins$49.99









