# Golf Peaks vs HOOK 2

The clearest difference is update cadence: Golf Peaks at every 3 weeks against HOOK 2's every 4 months. Golf Peaks also leads on chart position (#77 vs unranked) and ratings volume (562 vs 96). HOOK 2's advantage is review sentiment (92% vs 84%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Golf Peaks costs $2.99 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 Golf Peaks against 4.8 for HOOK 2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Golf Peaks has 562 ratings behind it against 96, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 84% of Golf Peaks's written reviews are positive against 92% of HOOK 2's.

Golf Peaks ships an update every 3 weeks, HOOK 2 every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Golf Peaks | HOOK 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | $2.99 |
| Rating | [4.7 (562 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golf-peaks/id1419542293/reviews) | **[4.8 (96 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hook-2/id1595687061/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **562** | 96 |
| Positive reviews | 84.1% of reviews | **92.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#77** | — |
| Size | 141 MB | 281 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Afterburn Lukasz Spierewka](https://appshunter.io/developer/1417966885) | [Maciej Targoni](https://appshunter.io/developer/495165602) |

## What reviewers say

### Golf Peaks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golf-peaks/id1419542293)

**Currently charting:** #77 Top Paid · Sports (US App Store)

A relaxing puzzle game where you play golf to climb mountains. Use cards to guide your ball through over 120 handcrafted levels, navigating various hazards. No prior golf knowledge is needed to enjoy this unique challenge.

**Highlights:** Card-based golf puzzles, Over 120 handcrafted levels, Textless tutorial, Golf-inspired hazards, Bonus short courses

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Incredibly tight puzzle game
- 👍 Great game mechanics
- 👍 Beautiful and perfectly crafted art style
- 👍 Engaging difficulty curve
- 👍 Smooth gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Battery drain issues
- 🐛 Occasional overheating on devices
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🕰️ Game is too short
- 🕰️ Not enough levels for the price

**Reported bugs**

- Jump pads not working as expected on certain levels
- Missing flag pole to finish on some levels
- Syncing issues between devices

**Requested features**

- More levels and worlds
- Difficulty options or level packs
- Level editor or user-generated content
- Scoring system or par system
- Icloud/cloud sync support


### 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 Golf Peaks free?

Golf Peaks costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is HOOK 2 free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Golf Peaks or HOOK 2?

HOOK 2 is rated higher. Golf Peaks averages 4.7 out of 5 from 562 ratings, while HOOK 2 averages 4.8 from 96 ratings.

### Do Golf Peaks or HOOK 2 have ads?

Neither Golf Peaks nor HOOK 2 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Golf Peaks or HOOK 2?

Golf Peaks ships an update every 3 weeks, and HOOK 2 every 4 months. Most recently, Golf Peaks was updated on October 20, 2026 and HOOK 2 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.*