# Stickman Hook vs Vex

The clearest difference is rating: Stickman Hook at 4.7 against Vex's 4.0. Stickman Hook also leads on review sentiment (73% vs 43%) and ratings volume (1M vs 11). Vex's advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Stickman Hook sells 12 one-off in-app purchases and Vex sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Stickman Hook holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stickman Hook has 1M ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of Stickman Hook's written reviews are positive against 43% of Vex's.

Stickman Hook ships an update every 5 weeks, Vex every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stickman Hook | Vex |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stickman-hook/id1435807944/reviews)** | [4.0 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vex-stickman-platformer/id1521148605/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1M** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | **72.8% of reviews** | 42.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#43** | — |
| Size | 545 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [MADBOX](https://appshunter.io/developer/981448700) | [红利 郑](https://appshunter.io/developer/1502065617) |

## What reviewers say

### Stickman Hook

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

**Currently charting:** #43 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


### Vex

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vex-stickman-platformer/id1521148605)

Navigate challenging parkour levels as a stickman, jumping, climbing, and even swimming through dangerous obstacles. This game offers an intense platforming adventure with checkpoints to aid your progress.

**Highlights:** Stickman parkour challenges, Wall climbing mechanics, Dangerous obstacle courses, Checkpoints for progress, Swimming challenges, Endless runner gameplay

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stickman Hook free?

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

### Is Vex free?

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

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

Stickman Hook is rated higher. Stickman Hook averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1M ratings, while Vex averages 4.0 from 11 ratings.

### Do Stickman Hook or Vex have ads?

Both Stickman Hook and Vex show ads.

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

Stickman Hook ships an update every 5 weeks, and Vex every 6 months. Most recently, Stickman Hook was updated on October 29, 2026 and Vex on October 24, 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.*