# Swap Gears vs Hook Jam

The clearest difference is rating: Hook Jam at 4.5 against Swap Gears's 3.9. Hook Jam also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 21 months) and ratings volume (1.6K vs 7). Swap Gears's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hook Jam sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Swap Gears asks for nothing beyond the download.

Hook Jam holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hook Jam has 1.6K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Swap Gears ships an update every 21 months, Hook Jam weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Swap Gears | Hook Jam |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swap-gears/id1053404936/reviews) | **[4.5 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hook-jam/id6467673202/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **1.6K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 26.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 21 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 20 MB | 309 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [亚州 王](https://appshunter.io/developer/991530214) | [Rollic Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1452111779) |

## What reviewers say

### Swap Gears

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swap-gears/id1053404936)

Solve intricate mechanical puzzles by rearranging gears to complete circuits of motion. Fix contraptions by placing each piece in its correct spot. Enjoy the background music as you build your mechanical masterpieces.

**Highlights:** Gear rearrangement puzzles, Complete motion circuits, Fix contraptions, Multiple machine types, Background music

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Hook Jam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hook-jam/id6467673202)

Engage in an addictive puzzle game where you untangle hooks to solve intricate challenges. Accumulate wealth by mastering the art of hooking in this captivating experience.

**Highlights:** Intricate hook puzzles, Wealth accumulation mechanic, Addictive gameplay, Mastering hooking techniques

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coin Pack 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Skip It Pack 1 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Bomb Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coin Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads Bundle | $5.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Skip It Pack 2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 3 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Skip It Pack Unlimited | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Fun and relaxing
- 🎯 Challenging levels

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚨 Excessive ads
- 🤔 Competitive ranking system
- 🔒 Lack of family sharing
- 🐛 Buggy challenges

**Reported bugs**

- Hard and epic challenges not working
- Game freezing after completing levels

**Requested features**

- More hard and epic levels
- Improved rewards system


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Swap Gears free?

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

### Is Hook Jam free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Swap Gears or Hook Jam?

Hook Jam is rated higher. Swap Gears averages 3.9 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Hook Jam averages 4.5 from 1.6K ratings.

### Do Swap Gears or Hook Jam have ads?

Both Swap Gears and Hook Jam show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Swap Gears or Hook Jam?

Swap Gears ships an update every 21 months, and Hook Jam weekly. Most recently, Swap Gears was updated on October 2, 2026 and Hook Jam on October 18, 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.*