# Hitori vs Hook Jam

The clearest difference is rating: Hook Jam at 4.5 against Hitori's 3.8. Hook Jam also leads on update cadence (weekly vs monthly) and ratings volume (1.6K vs 44). Hitori's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hitori sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Hook Jam sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Hook Jam holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hook Jam has 1.6K ratings behind it against 44, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 27% and 27% positive.

Hitori ships an update monthly, Hook Jam weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hitori | Hook Jam |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (44 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hitori-logic-puzzles/id1250981450/reviews) | **[4.5 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hook-jam/id6467673202/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 44 | **1.6K** |
| Positive reviews | **27.3% of reviews** | 26.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 11 MB | 309 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Christian Lueth](https://appshunter.io/developer/1041680819) | [Rollic Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1452111779) |

## What reviewers say

### Hitori

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hitori-logic-puzzles/id1250981450)

Engage your mind with a logic puzzle game where you eliminate numbers to solve grid challenges. Offers multiple difficulty levels and customizable layouts. Enjoy a completely ad-free experience with additional puzzle packs available for purchase.

**Highlights:** Multiple difficulty levels, Customizable light/dark/coffee layouts, Game Center support, Portrait and landscape modes, Pinch-to-zoom functionality, Available in German and English

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| B00: Amateur Pro (20 puzzles) | $0.99 | one-time |
| C00: Expert Pro (20 puzzles) | $0.99 | one-time |
| D00: Master Pro (20 puzzles) | $0.99 | one-time |
| X00: Mega ProPack (80 puzzles) | $0.99 | one-time |
| D01: Amateur 1 (20 puzzles) | $0.99 | one-time |
| E01: Professio. 1 (20 puzzles) | $0.99 | one-time |
| F01: Expert 1 (20 puzzles) | $0.99 | one-time |
| G01: Whiz 1 (20 puzzles) | $0.99 | one-time |
| H01: Grandmast. 1 (20 puzzles) | $0.99 | one-time |
| A00: Beginner Pro (20 puzzles) | $0.99 | one-time |
| X01: Mega Pack 1 (160 puzzles) | $1.99 | one-time |


### 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 Hitori free?

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

### Is Hook Jam free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Hitori or Hook Jam?

Hook Jam is rated higher. Hitori averages 3.8 out of 5 from 44 ratings, while Hook Jam averages 4.5 from 1.6K ratings.

### Do Hitori or Hook Jam have ads?

Hook Jam shows ads; Hitori does not.

### Which is updated more often, Hitori or Hook Jam?

Hitori ships an update monthly, and Hook Jam weekly. Most recently, Hitori was updated on October 7, 2026 and Hook Jam 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.*