Comparison

Tally vs Hook

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

Head to head
About

Tally

Features
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Tally is a private tracker for gay men who want to log their intimate life without the chaos of notes apps. What you can do: - Log every date: who, when, where, what you did, and how it went. - Build your partner list: roles, contact info, custom notes, full history. - See your patterns: partners this month, days since your last date, your most common role etc. - Stay on top of your health: track protection methods and PrEP use alongside your activity. - Keep it private: lock the app with Face ID or Touch ID. Everything stays on your phone. Free to use. No ads. Tally is built for people who take their sexual health seriously and want a tool that looks as good as it works.

About

Hook

A private journal for your intimate life, keeping all entries securely on your device. Track partners, moods, locations, and protection details to gain insights into your personal story. Optional iCloud backup and STI test reminders are available.

Highlights
  • Private intimacy journal
  • On-device data storage
  • Partner profiles
  • Mood and location tracking
  • Protection and notes
  • Visual insights and patterns
  • Optional iCloud backup
Features
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Your private intimacy journal. On your device. Yours alone. Hook is a private journal for your relationships and intimate life. Reflect on the moments that matter and see your story unfold over time. Everything stays on your device, locked behind Face ID. No accounts, no cloud, no sharing. Hook is a personal journal — not a dating service or social network. It's built for adults who want a private space for personal reflection: couples keeping a shared journal, individuals reflecting on their relationships, anyone who values a truly private place for their own story. PRIVACY FIRST Your entries live on your device. No accounts, no servers, no sync unless you turn it on. Face ID or passcode locks the app from launch. iCloud Backup is optional, off by default. Private health reminders on your own cadence. WHAT YOU CAPTURE The moments that matter — when, where, and how you felt. Notes, moods, and tags you build yourself. Personal entries, or shared entries with a partner. WHO'S IN YOUR STORY Every partner gets a profile: a color, emoji, or photo avatar, plus the details you choose to remember — birthdays, preferences, and cycle tracking. WHAT YOU SEE A heatmap of your year. Patterns over time. Mood and location breakdowns. A clear view of your own story. YOUR STORY, MAPPED Pin meaningful moments to a map and revisit the places that have been part of your story. HOOK+ Unlimited profiles. Full stats. Map view. No ads. BUILT FOR Adults of every gender, orientation, and relationship structure. If you want a private place to capture and reflect on your own story, this is for you. Available in 12 languages, including English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Japanese, Korean, and Chinese. Your story, clearly. Yours alone. Privacy Policy: https://hook.tantostudio.com/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Tally4 screens
Hook4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tally at none against Hook's 3. Tally also leads on update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, ads and device support 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. Hook sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Tally asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tally ships an update every 4 weeks, Hook every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Tally versus Hook: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTallyHook
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.8 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—5 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB78 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperTimur SharifianovAndre Suhartanto

In-app purchases

None

Tally

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Hook

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Yearly7 Days trial$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$24.99

Questions

Is Tally free?
Tally is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hook free?
Hook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Tally or Hook have ads?
Neither Tally nor Hook shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tally or Hook?
Tally ships an update every 4 weeks, and Hook every 2 months. Most recently, Tally was updated on November 5, 2026 and Hook on November 4, 2026.

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