Comparison

HookTap vs Island Pulse

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

Island Pulse

Monitor the performance of your public islands with detailed analytics. Track player counts, retention, and session data. Receive timely notifications and alerts for significant changes, all without requiring an account.

Highlights
  • Peak concurrent player tracking
  • On-device trend analysis
  • Push notification alerts
  • Unique player and play metrics
  • D1 and D7 retention tracking
  • Per-island performance charts
  • Home Screen widgets & Apple Watch support
Features
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Island Pulse gives Fortnite creators a clear, focused view of how their public islands are performing. Track the metrics that matter: • Exact peak concurrent players (CCU) across every followed island • On device analysis for trends of followed islands • Push Notifications alerts you to what you need to know • Unique players, plays, minutes played, favorites, and session performance • D1 and D7 retention with interactive history • Per-island and combined performance charts across useful time ranges Stay informed: • Create alerts for meaningful performance changes • Open notifications directly into the relevant alert • See freshness and last-available readings without treating missing data as zero • Review a concise Creator Briefing with changes, unread alerts, and locally tracked highs Built for everyday creator work: • Follow and compare multiple island codes • Copy island codes in one tap • Home Screen widgets and Apple Watch support • Local-first history with no account required Island Pulse uses publicly available island performance data and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Epic Games.

Screenshots

HookTap4 screens
Island Pulse4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Island Pulse at none against HookTap's 2. Island Pulse also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and device support (4 vs 1). On price and ads 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. HookTap sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Island Pulse asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HookTap ships an update every 2 months, Island Pulse weekly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
HookTap versus Island Pulse: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHookTapIsland Pulse
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — better
Requires iOS26.117.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTim KrischJohn Lohe

In-app purchases

2 purchases

HookTap

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

Island Pulse

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HookTap free?
HookTap is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Island Pulse free?
Island Pulse is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do HookTap or Island Pulse have ads?
Neither HookTap nor Island Pulse shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HookTap or Island Pulse?
HookTap ships an update every 2 months, and Island Pulse weekly. Most recently, HookTap was updated on October 24, 2026 and Island Pulse on October 24, 2026.

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