# Stickman Hook vs Hoop World 3D

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Stickman Hook at 1M against Hoop World 3D's 141K. Stickman Hook also leads on chart position (#44 vs #150). 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 Hoop World 3D sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 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 Hoop World 3D. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stickman Hook has 1M ratings behind it against 141K, 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 Hoop World 3D's.

Stickman Hook ships an update every 5 weeks, Hoop World 3D monthly. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stickman Hook | Hoop World 3D |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (1M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stickman-hook/id1435807944/reviews) | **[4.7 (141K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hoop-world-3d/id1582468475/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1M** | 141K |
| Positive reviews | 72.8% of reviews | **74.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#44** | #150 |
| Size | 545 MB | 574 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [MADBOX](https://appshunter.io/developer/981448700) | [TapNation](https://appshunter.io/developer/1483575279) |

## What reviewers say

### Stickman Hook

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

**Currently charting:** #44 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


### Hoop World 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hoop-world-3d/id1582468475)

**Currently charting:** #150 Top Free · Sports, #155 Top Grossing · Sports (US App Store)

Experience an addictive basketball adventure where you jump, flip, and dunk through dynamic portals. Master simple one-finger controls to navigate challenging levels and unlock new worlds with exciting environments. Can you achieve mind-blowing slam dunks and conquer all the levels?

**Highlights:** Jump and dunk through portals, Triple front flip dunks, Simple one-finger controls, Unlock exciting levels, Discover new environments, Mind-blowing slam dunks

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| VIP Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| VIP | $99.99 | per year |
| Coins 500 | $1.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coins 1000 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Coins 5000 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coins 10000 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coins 20000 | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun gameplay
- 👍 Minimal ads
- 🚀 Addictive
- 👍 Realistic physics
- 👍 Good graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Levels repeat after a certain point
- 💡 Coins have no use
- 🔍 Lack of customization options
- 🐛 Glitches and crashes
- 🔍 Limited number of levels

**Reported bugs**

- Levels resetting to the beginning
- Ball not registering as going through the hoop
- Game freezing and crashing
- Teleportation glitches

**Requested features**

- Add more levels
- Implement a shop to spend coins
- Allow character customization
- Reduce ads or provide an ad-free option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stickman Hook free?

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

### Is Hoop World 3D free?

Hoop World 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Stickman Hook or Hoop World 3D?

Hoop World 3D is rated higher. Stickman Hook averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1M ratings, while Hoop World 3D averages 4.7 from 141K ratings.

### Do Stickman Hook or Hoop World 3D have ads?

Both Stickman Hook and Hoop World 3D show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Stickman Hook or Hoop World 3D?

Stickman Hook ships an update every 5 weeks, and Hoop World 3D monthly. Most recently, Stickman Hook was updated on October 31, 2026 and Hoop World 3D on October 31, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Stickman Hook or Hoop World 3D?

Stickman Hook currently peaks at #44 in the App Store charts, and Hoop World 3D at #150. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*