Comparison

Stickman Hook vs Zero Sum

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Stickman Hook

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
Currently charting
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Discover Stickman Hook, the new MadBox game! Tap to hook and make incredible jumps; Avoid every obstacle that stands in your way. Can you execute all these acrobatic tricks in a row like a boss? In this game, embody the spider stickman. Finish all the levels with the same agility as a spider. For that, you just have to: - Tap to hook and make incredible jumps - Press your screen to hook your stickman with your grapnel and release to let go - Avoid every obstacle that stands in your way - Swing from hook to hook to pass all the levels Thanks to the bumpers and your grapnel, execute acrobatic tricks and show your friends who is the boss! You think you can do better than a spider? Prove it! The faster you go, the more amazing your tricks will be. Why is Stickman hook so perfect? - Because you can swing like a spider - Because your stickman dances at the end of each game (We challenge you to reproduce his dance) - Because there is a grappling hook (and grapples are cool, right?) You LOVE Stickman Hook? Discover all the MadBox games here : https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/stickman-hook/id1435807944 You want to share videos or screenshoot of your best performance on Stickman Hook, post theme here: https://www.facebook.com/madbox.apps/ If you dance better than our stickman, please prove it! :sunglasses:: https://www.facebook.com/Stickman-Hook-343939029681779/ And obviously if you have any request, please, contact us : contact@madboxgames.io

About

Zero Sum

A puzzle game where players merge numbered tiles to clear the board and reach zero. Strategic merging of positive, negative, and multiplier tiles presents increasingly difficult challenges.

Highlights
  • Merge numbered tiles
  • Clear the board
  • Reach zero score
  • Interact with positive, negative, and multiplier tiles
  • Solve challenging boards
  • Unlockable cases
Features
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Merge numbered tiles, clear the board, and reach zero. Zero Sum is a puzzle game where every move combines adjacent tiles, changing the board as positives, negatives, and multipliers interact. Plan each merge carefully, find the right sequence, and solve increasingly challenging boards across a series of unlockable cases.

Screenshots

Stickman Hook4 screens
Zero Sum4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Zero Sum at every 3 days against Stickman Hook's every 5 weeks. Zero Sum also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 73%). Stickman Hook's advantage is chart position (#43 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Stickman Hook ships an update every 5 weeks, Zero Sum every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and August 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Stickman Hook versus Zero Sum: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStickman HookZero Sum
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (1M ratings) — better—
Positive reviews72.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1M — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#43 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size545 MB23 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperMADBOXMathew DeLong

Customer experience

Stickman Hook

All ratings1,019,686 ratings
Positive92.7%
Neutral4.1%
Negative3.2%
Written reviews4,246 reviews
Positive72.6%
Neutral11.5%
Negative15.9%

Zero Sum

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Stickman Hook

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Tournament mode crashes
  • Skin unlocking issues
  • Ads not removed after purchase

Requested features

4 requests
  • Level creator and sharing
  • More challenging modes
  • Customization options
  • Offline rewards and progression

Zero Sum

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

12 purchases

Stickman Hook

One-time12
  • Coins Pack 1$0.99
  • Adventure Starter Pack$1.99
  • Coins Pack 2$1.99
Show 9 more
  • Skip Tickets Pack 1$1.99
  • No Ads$2.99
  • Welcome Offer$3.99
  • No Ads$3.99
  • Skip Tickets Pack 3$5.99
  • VIP Bundle$7.99
  • Coins Pack 3$8.99
  • VIP Bundle$11.99
  • Coins Pack 4$17.99
1 purchases

Zero Sum

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$4.99

Questions

Is Stickman Hook free?
Stickman Hook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Zero Sum free?
Zero Sum is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Stickman Hook or Zero Sum have ads?
Both Stickman Hook and Zero Sum show ads.
Which is updated more often, Stickman Hook or Zero Sum?
Stickman Hook ships an update every 5 weeks, and Zero Sum every 3 days. Most recently, Stickman Hook was updated on September 27, 2026 and Zero Sum on August 25, 2026.

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