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Hookest vs StoriesIG

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Hookest compared with StoriesIG
DetailHookest logo HookestStoriesIG logo StoriesIG
What it doesViral hooks library for TikTok, Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts Anonymous Instagram Story Viewer & Downloader
StageStartup Not given
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inUS Not given
Pricing modelFreemium Free
PricingFree plan includes hook library, weekly hook radar, viral hook scoring and downloads. Pro plan: $9/month with competitor listening and MCP server. Public API plans: Builder $29/month (1,000 credits), Growth $99/month (5,000 credits), Scale $299/month (25,000 credits). Additional credits available at Not given
Key features
  • Free hook video library with 1000+ viral hooks
  • Platform-specific tracking for TikTok, Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts
  • Weekly trending hooks list
  • Hooks organized by category including health, food, cars, fashion, beauty, electronics, technology, business, sports, travel, education, music and finance
  • Viral hook scoring system
  • Virality prediction API
  • Hook library API access
  • Webhooks for API predictions
  • Competitor listening tool
  • Free hook generator tools for TikTok, Instagram and YouTube
  • View public Instagram Stories from the last 24 hours
  • Browse and download Highlights saved by creators
  • Watch and download public Reels and videos with audio
  • View and download public photos and carousel posts
  • Download in original quality without watermarks
  • Access from any browser on mobile or desktop
  • Preserve original audio in downloaded videos when available
  • No account or password required
  • Completely anonymous viewing without appearing in viewer lists
  • No app, extension, or software installation needed
What makes it different
  • Free forever hook library with daily updates of trending formats
  • Separate platform analytics showing what works on each social media platform
  • AI-powered virality scoring for video hooks
  • Downloadable MP4 transitional hook clips ready to use in videos
  • Completely anonymous—your username never appears in viewer lists because your Instagram account is not used
  • No login, registration, or password ever required
  • Downloads in original quality with no added watermark
  • Works immediately in any modern browser on any device
  • Respects privacy settings—cannot access private accounts or restricted content
Free planNot given Not given
Open sourceNot given Not given
PlatformsNot given Not given
Public APINot given Not given
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)32 +1 (up) since last check4 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)206
Citation Flow (Majestic)3123
Referring domains (Majestic)7818

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