Hookcast
Step 1
Add a photo of your product
A physical product, or a screenshot of your app. Hookcast recognizes what it is and where a real creator would film it.
AI UGC video ads · iPhone app
One product photo. A UGC ad that stops the scroll.
Hookcast builds every script on a hook from this week's top-performing short-form ads, casts a realistic AI actor and renders a talking video with a lip-synced voice. No filming, no editing, no creators to hire.
Coming soon to the App Store
Scan with your iPhone camera to download
Trending hook
“My skin has never looked like this, and it's because of one thing”
Script · 8 s
- 0–2.5 s hook
- 2.5–6 s benefit
- 6–8 s call to action
Made forTikTokInstagram ReelsYouTube ShortsMeta adsApp Store promo
How it works
Three taps from photo to ready-to-post ad
No timeline, no prompts to learn. Hookcast figures out what you sell, writes the ad and films it with an AI actor.
Step 2
Pick an AI actor
Six ready-made creators with different vibes, or describe your own. The actor holds your product or shows your app on a phone.
Step 3
Tap Generate
The script, the first frame and the talking video are made for you. You get a notification when the ad is ready to post.
Hooks that already work
The first 3 seconds are borrowed from winners
Every day Hookcast reads the openings of the best-performing short-form ads and turns them into a library of hook patterns. Your script is built on the one that fits your product best, rewritten in your words.
I didn't believe the hype about this until I tried it myselfDoubt mirrors the viewer's own, so the turnaround feels earned.
Stop scrolling if you've ever struggled with thisA direct call-out interrupts the feed and picks the right audience.
This app replaced three other apps on my phoneA concrete benefit that is easy to picture.
Everyone keeps asking me what I use, so here it isImplied demand from others works as instant proof.
Three reasons I'll never go back after trying thisA numbered promise keeps people watching to the end.
Made in Hookcast
Real output. Not edited.
Both ads were generated in the app from a single image, voice and lip-sync included. Turn the sound on.
Skincare serum · Luna
Product in hand, bright bathroom, a “one thing” before-and-after hook.
Mobile app promo · Sophie
The actor shows your app on her phone and tells why she uses it.
AI actors
Cast the face your customers trust
Pick a creator whose style fits your brand. Your choice is remembered, so every ad keeps the same face.
Luna
Friendly and relatable. Lifestyle and product picks.
Alex
Upbeat and easy-going. Gadgets, apps, everyday finds.
Sophie
Polished and confident. Beauty, wellness, premium brands.
Daniel
Calm and trustworthy. Services, finance, B2B.
Elena
Warm and reassuring. Home, family, health.
Chris
High-energy. Fitness, sports, outdoor gear.
Need someone specific? Describe your own creator in a sentence and Hookcast adds them to your list.
Why Hookcast
Test ten angles for the price of one creator video
| Hookcast | Web AI video tools | Hiring a UGC creator | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost per video | from about $1.40 | about $5–11 | $100 and up |
| Time to first ad | a few minutes | an hour of setup and editing | days to weeks |
| Hook | built on this week's top ads | you write it | the creator's guess |
| Works for apps | yes, from one screenshot | sometimes | needs a creator with your app |
| Where you work | your iPhone | desktop editor | briefs and emails |
Web tool prices are public plans of popular AI UGC services divided by the videos they include. Hookcast's figure is the weekly plan divided by its 7 ads.
Inside the app
Everything on one screen
Pricing
Simple plans. Clear limits.
Each ad is rendered by high-end video models, so plans include a set number of ads. You always see how many are left.
Weekly
$9.99 / week
- 7 video ads every week
- Trending hook library
- All AI actors plus your own
- Cancel anytime
Yearly
$69.99 / year
- 4 video ads every month
- Trending hook library
- All AI actors plus your own
- Cancel anytime
Up to 2 ads per day on any plan. Subscribers can add ad packs: 5 ads for $9.99 or 15 ads for $24.99. A failed video doesn't count. Prices are in US dollars and may differ in your country; the App Store shows your local price before you buy. Subscriptions renew automatically until cancelled in your Apple ID settings.
FAQ
Questions, answered
What is a UGC ad?
UGC (user-generated content) ads look like a real person talking about a product into their phone camera. On TikTok, Reels and Shorts they usually outperform polished commercials because they blend into the feed. Hookcast makes this kind of video with an AI actor, so you don't have to find and brief creators.
Where do the hooks come from?
Every day Hookcast collects the opening lines of top-performing short-form ads and turns them into hook patterns: skeptic, stop-scroll, before-and-after, comparison and more. When you generate an ad, the script is built on the pattern that fits your product and rewritten in your own words.
How long does it take to make an ad?
About 2–4 minutes for a talking video. You can leave the app; you get a notification when the ad is ready.
How long are the videos and in what format?
You choose 5 to 15 seconds. Videos are vertical 9:16, ready for TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts and story ads. Save them to Photos or share straight from the app.
Can I promote a mobile app, not a physical product?
Yes. Add a screenshot of your app and the AI actor shows it on a phone while telling viewers why they use it.
Can I write my own script?
Yes. Type your lines and Hookcast keeps them, or leave the field empty and let AI write the script from your photo.
What language do the actors speak?
Scripts are written in the language your iPhone uses. English gives the most natural voice today.
How much does it cost?
Plans start at $9.99 per week for 7 ads, or $69.99 per year for 4 ads a month. A video that fails to generate doesn't count.
Which devices are supported?
iPhone and iPad with iOS 17 or later.
Your next winning ad is one photo away
Download Hookcast and make your first ad in the next five minutes.
Coming soon to the App Store
Scan with your iPhone camera to download
