HookTap vs Island Pulse
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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
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.
- 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
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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.
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Verdict
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
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.
HookTap ships an update every 2 months, Island Pulse weekly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | HookTap | Island Pulse |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — better |
| Requires iOS | 26.1 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tim Krisch | John Lohe |
In-app purchases
HookTap
- HookTap Pro$0.991 Month
- HookTap Pro$24.99
Island Pulse
No in-app purchases









