Comparison

HookTap vs Hookfire

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

Head to head
About

HookTap

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HookTap delivers webhook events as realtime notifications to your devices. Send an HTTP POST request and receive instant alerts on iOS, macOS, and Windows without accounts, dashboards, or complex setup. Built for developers, automation workflows, monitoring, and everyday system events. Key features: Receive realtime push notifications from webhooks View all events in a clear timeline with timestamps and details Update Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets with live status Share webhooks with other devices using secure share codes Pair devices using a simple code, no login required Send test events directly from the app to verify your setup Event types: push - shows a notification on connected devices feed - stores an event in the timeline without sending a notification widget - updates the Home Screen widget with the latest state How it works: 1. Install HookTap and copy your personal webhook URL 2. Send a POST request with a JSON payload 3. Receive the event instantly on all connected devices Terms of Use: https://hooktap.me/en/terms Privacy Policy: https://hooktap.me/en/privacy

About

Hookfire

Features
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Hookfire delivers your webhook events straight to your phone - so you never miss a payment, deployment, or alert again. Connect your favorite services, receive instant push notifications for every webhook event, and browse your full notification history — all from one app. KEY FEATURES • Real-time push notifications for webhook events • Filter by source, status (unread/saved), or organization • Multi-organization support — switch between teams instantly • Secure login with email, magic link, or Face ID • Swipe to save, mark read, or delete notifications • Full dark mode support • View detailed event metadata (amounts, currencies, and more) Hookfire is the companion app for hookfire.app. Connect your integrations on the web, then monitor everything from your pocket.

Screenshots

HookTap4 screens
Hookfire4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hookfire at none against HookTap's 2. Hookfire also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. HookTap sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Hookfire asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HookTap ships an update every 2 months, Hookfire every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 7, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
HookTap versus Hookfire: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHookTapHookfire
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS26.116.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTim KrischReleasy CORP

In-app purchases

2 purchases

HookTap

Subscriptions1
  • HookTap Pro$0.991 Month
One-time1
  • HookTap Pro$24.99
None

Hookfire

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HookTap free?
HookTap is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hookfire free?
Hookfire is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do HookTap or Hookfire have ads?
Neither HookTap nor Hookfire shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HookTap or Hookfire?
HookTap ships an update every 2 months, and Hookfire every 3 weeks. Most recently, HookTap was updated on September 7, 2026 and Hookfire on September 9, 2026.

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