# Hook vs Since

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Since at none against Hook's 3. Since also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). Hook's advantage is iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hook sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Since asks for nothing beyond the download.

Hook ships an update every 2 months, Since weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hook | Since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hook-intimacy-tracker/id6765845692/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **5** | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Size | 78 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Andre Suhartanto](https://appshunter.io/developer/1824125348) | [Zeek Studio LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1768801410) |

## What reviewers say

### Hook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hook-intimacy-tracker/id6765845692)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |


### Since

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/since-life-events-tracker/id6794617082)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hook free?

Hook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Since free?

Since is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Hook or Since have ads?

Neither Hook nor Since shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hook or Since?

Hook ships an update every 2 months, and Since weekly. Most recently, Hook was updated on October 25, 2026 and Since on October 15, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*