# Stickman Hook vs Light

The clearest difference is monetization model: Stickman Hook at free with in-app purchases against Light's subscription. Stickman Hook also leads on chart position (#46 vs unranked) and ratings volume (1M vs 194K). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Stickman Hook sells 12 one-off in-app purchases and Light sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Stickman Hook against 4.7 for Light. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stickman Hook has 1M ratings behind it against 194K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 73% of Stickman Hook's written reviews are positive against 75% of Light's.

Stickman Hook ships an update every 5 weeks, Light every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stickman Hook | Light |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (1M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stickman-hook/id1435807944/reviews) | [4.7 (194K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-it-up/id1438413584/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1M** | 194K |
| Positive reviews | 72.6% of reviews | **75.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#46** | — |
| Size | 545 MB | 185 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [MADBOX](https://appshunter.io/developer/981448700) | [Crazy Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/721307559) |

## What reviewers say

### Stickman Hook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stickman-hook/id1435807944)

**Currently charting:** #46 Top Free · Sports (US App Store)

Swing through challenging levels as a spider stickman. Tap to hook and jump, avoiding obstacles with acrobatic flair. Master the grappling hook to swing from point to point and complete all the levels.

**Highlights:** Tap to hook and jump, Swing from hook to hook, Avoid obstacles, Execute acrobatic tricks, Physics-based gameplay, Grappling hook mechanics

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coins Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Adventure Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coins Pack 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Skip Tickets Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Welcome Offer | $3.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Skip Tickets Pack 3 | $5.99 | one-time |
| VIP Bundle | $7.99 | one-time |
| Coins Pack 3 | $8.99 | one-time |
| VIP Bundle | $11.99 | one-time |
| Coins Pack 4 | $17.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Simple and easy to play
- 🎨 Variety of skins and characters
- 🔒 Offline playability

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Excessive ads
- 🔁 Repetitive and recycled levels
- 🐛 Glitches and crashes
- 🤔 Lack of difficulty progression

**Reported bugs**

- Tournament mode crashes
- Skin unlocking issues
- Ads not removed after purchase

**Requested features**

- Level creator and sharing
- More challenging modes
- Customization options
- Offline rewards and progression


### Light

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-it-up/id1438413584)

Guide a stickman through a neon world, jumping and flipping between shapes to make them glow. Navigate increasingly complex levels with moving obstacles and avoid hazards to achieve a high score. Unlock new challenges and benefits through a weekly subscription.

**Highlights:** Jump, flip, and slide between neon shapes, Make shapes glow, Collect stars to raise score, Navigate moving, rotating, and exploding shapes, Avoid lethal spikes, Unlock new levels weekly

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Lit Pack | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Gem Pack 1 for subs | $0.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| MEGA-LIT Pack for subscribers | $1.99 | one-time |
| MEGA-LIT Pack (no-ads) | $3.99 | one-time |
| MEGA-LIT Pack second purchase | $3.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 2 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Booster Deluxe for subs | $3.99 | one-time |
| Super Booster for subs | $5.99 | one-time |
| Booster Deluxe | $7.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 3 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Bundle for subs | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 5 for subs | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 4 | $11.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 5 | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Beautiful graphics and visuals
- 🕹️ Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🕰️ Relaxing and calming experience
- 👍 Unique and creative concept
- 🕹️ Satisfying and challenging levels

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Excessive ads and in-app purchases
- 🔒 Paywall blocking progression
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs in some levels
- 🔍 Limited camera controls
- 🕰️ Levels get repetitive after a while

**Reported bugs**

- Revive button spawning in unreachable areas
- Certain levels being unbeatable or glitchy
- Ad banners obstructing gameplay

**Requested features**

- More frequent level updates
- Endless/procedurally generated mode
- Level editor and sharing functionality
- Ability to customize character skins
- Difficulty settings and challenge modes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stickman Hook free?

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

### Is Light free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Stickman Hook or Light?

Stickman Hook and Light are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1M and 194K ratings respectively.

### Do Stickman Hook or Light have ads?

Both Stickman Hook and Light show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Stickman Hook or Light?

Stickman Hook ships an update every 5 weeks, and Light every 6 weeks. Most recently, Stickman Hook was updated on September 25, 2026 and Light on September 25, 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.*