# Build Up!! vs Stickman Hook 2

The clearest difference is rating: Build Up!! at 4.5 against Stickman Hook 2's 3.5. Build Up!! also leads on ratings volume (16K vs 333). Stickman Hook 2's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Build Up!! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Stickman Hook 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Build Up!! holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Build Up!! has 16K ratings behind it against 333, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 34% of Build Up!!'s written reviews are positive against 52% of Stickman Hook 2's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

## The numbers

| Metric | Build Up!! | Stickman Hook 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (16K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/build-up/id1453032346/reviews)** | [3.5 (333 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stickman-hook-2/id1491714120/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **16K** | 333 |
| Positive reviews | 34.1% of reviews | **51.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 266 MB | 126 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) | [MADBOX](https://appshunter.io/developer/981448700) |

## What reviewers say

### Build Up!!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/build-up/id1453032346)

Construct your tower as tall as possible by strategically placing building nodes. Collect more nodes as you ascend to reach crucial checkpoints and achieve new heights.

**Highlights:** Build structures high, Gather building nodes, Reach checkpoints, Ascend to new heights

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads. | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and fun game
- 🚀 Runs well with no crashes
- 💰 Free to play

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Excessive ads
- 🐛 Impossible or buggy levels
- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Rivet counter malfunction
- Levels regenerating incorrectly
- Tower physics issues

**Requested features**

- More level variety
- Ability to create custom maps
- Removal of perfect triangle requirement


### Stickman Hook 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stickman-hook-2/id1491714120)

Swing, jump, and fly through diverse environments using a grappling hook. Experience enhanced gameplay with new elements designed for smoother and more enjoyable progression. Customize your character with unique skins, grappling wires, and trails.

**Highlights:** Grappling hook mechanics, Physics-based swinging and flying, Diverse environments, Character customization, Customizable grappling wire, Customizable character trails

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 No ads
- 💡 New features like water and boosters
- 🚀 Relaxing and fun
- 👍 Customizable string and trail

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy ads
- 🐛 Levels repeat too much
- 🐛 Invisible character and camera issues
- 💰 Lack of content for purchase
- 🐛 Game-breaking bugs

**Reported bugs**

- Levels looping after around 100
- Inability to beat certain levels due to glitches
- Ads causing the game to crash or freeze
- Invisible character and camera issues
- Glitches that break the game progression

**Requested features**

- Add music or sound
- Implement a level creator
- Add more skins, ropes, and trails
- Introduce new game modes
- Provide an ad-free purchase option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Build Up!! free?

Build Up!! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Stickman Hook 2 free?

Stickman Hook 2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Build Up!! or Stickman Hook 2?

Build Up!! is rated higher. Build Up!! averages 4.5 out of 5 from 16K ratings, while Stickman Hook 2 averages 3.5 from 333 ratings.

### Do Build Up!! or Stickman Hook 2 have ads?

Build Up!! shows ads; Stickman Hook 2 does not.

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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.*