# Kenshō vs HOOK 2

Kenshō and HOOK 2 both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 92% of HOOK 2's written reviews are positive against 66% of Kenshō's. HOOK 2 also leads on price ($2.99 vs $3.99) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). Kenshō's advantage is ratings volume (2.7K vs 96) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months). On rating, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Kenshō costs $3.99 and HOOK 2 $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Kenshō against 4.8 for HOOK 2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Kenshō has 2.7K ratings behind it against 96, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 66% of Kenshō's written reviews are positive against 92% of HOOK 2's.

Kenshō ships an update every 2 months, HOOK 2 every 4 months. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Kenshō | HOOK 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **$2.99** |
| Rating | [4.7 (2.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kensho/id1033471974/reviews) | **[4.8 (96 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hook-2/id1595687061/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.7K** | 96 |
| Positive reviews | 66.3% of reviews | **92.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Paid |
| Size | 183 MB | 281 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [FIFTYTWO](https://appshunter.io/developer/853087985) | [Maciej Targoni](https://appshunter.io/developer/495165602) |

## What reviewers say

### Kenshō

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kensho/id1033471974)

Embark on an adventure through a surreal world where nature, time, and space converge. Solve block-matching puzzles in breathtaking landscapes, uncovering a narrative with rich visual effects and an original soundtrack. Explore diverse environments from lush jungles to stormy seas.

**Highlights:** Block matching puzzles, Surreal world exploration, Rich visual effects, Original soundtrack, Narrative unfolding, Diverse landscapes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Game Controller support, iMessage stickers

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Beautiful graphics and visuals
- 🎶 Soothing and immersive soundtrack
- 🧠 Challenging yet not overly difficult puzzles
- 👍 Relaxing and therapeutic gameplay
- 💡 Unique and creative puzzle mechanics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔋 Significant battery drain and device heating
- 🕰️ Short playtime for the price
- 🤔 Unclear or lacking instructions
- 🔍 Repetitive gameplay with limited variety

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing or crashing issues
- Inconsistent or unresponsive controls

**Requested features**

- More levels and worlds to explore
- Difficulty settings or customization options
- Improved performance and optimization


### HOOK 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hook-2/id1595687061)

Engage in a minimalist puzzle experience focused on unhooking. This sequel introduces an extra dimension to the gameplay, challenging you to discover and utilize various mechanics to clear the board of all hooks. Enjoy a relaxing, ad-free puzzle journey.

**Highlights:** Minimalist puzzle design, Unhooking mechanics, Added dimension gameplay, Discover new game mechanics, Relaxing experience, No ads, scoring, or text

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Brilliant and simple concept
- 🧠 Makes you think
- 😌 Calming and relaxing
- 👍 Elegant and rewarding game design
- 💯 Absolutely worth the price

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏳ Too short for the price
- 😕 Levels can be too easy
- 📉 Not as difficult as the first
- 🤏 Not enough levels
- 🤔 Can't reset progress

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot reset progress
- Accidental purchase and refund request

**Requested features**

- Add more levels
- Include more complex levels
- Add more levels to justify the spend
- More levels please!
- Looking forward to new levels


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Kenshō free?

Kenshō costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is HOOK 2 free?

HOOK 2 costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Kenshō or HOOK 2?

HOOK 2 is rated higher. Kenshō averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.7K ratings, while HOOK 2 averages 4.8 from 96 ratings.

### Do Kenshō or HOOK 2 have ads?

Neither Kenshō nor HOOK 2 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Kenshō or HOOK 2?

Kenshō ships an update every 2 months, and HOOK 2 every 4 months. Most recently, Kenshō was updated on September 23, 2026 and HOOK 2 on September 23, 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.*