# Pin Rescue vs Hook Master

The clearest difference is rating: Pin Rescue at 4.5 against Hook Master's 3.0. Pin Rescue also leads on review sentiment (28% vs 0%) and ratings volume (136K vs 1). Hook Master's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pin Rescue sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Hook Master asks for nothing beyond the download.

Pin Rescue holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pin Rescue has 136K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 28% of Pin Rescue's written reviews are positive against 0% of Hook Master's.

Pin Rescue ships an update monthly, Hook Master every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pin Rescue | Hook Master |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (136K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pin-rescue/id1500249157/reviews)** | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hook-master-escape-puzzle/id1533619064/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **136K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **28.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 291 MB | 112 MB |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Nox(HongKong) Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1467860043) | [Genix Lab](https://appshunter.io/developer/1081248114) |

## What reviewers say

### Pin Rescue

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pin-rescue/id1500249157)

Engage your intellect in a challenging puzzle game where you strategically pull pins to navigate dangerous scenarios. Rescue characters by avoiding obstacles like bombs and enemies, requiring clever thinking and precise actions to succeed.

**Highlights:** Unique escape puzzle gameplay, Strategic pin-pulling mechanics, Brain-burning IQ challenges, Multiple choices per level, Increasing difficulty, Special levels to save characters

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 7 Days Free Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Non optional ad removal | $2.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Permanently | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and engaging gameplay
- 💡 Interesting puzzle concepts
- 👍 Simple and intuitive controls

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Repetitive level design
- 🕰️ Too many ads disrupting gameplay
- 🔴 Violent/gory content concerns
- 🐛 Glitches and crashes

**Reported bugs**

- Levels getting stuck or unable to progress
- Invisible buttons/controls
- Frequent crashes and freezes

**Requested features**

- Less violent/gory alternatives
- Ability to skip ads or pay to remove them
- More challenging and varied levels
- Option to save progress and resume later


### Hook Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hook-master-escape-puzzle/id1533619064)

Guide a pirate captain through treacherous traps and enemies by strategically moving ropes to hook rings. Solve intricate puzzles by untangling ropes and dodging obstacles to rescue the hero and help him become a better person.

**Highlights:** Physics-based rope puzzles, Rope hooking mechanics, Trap and enemy evasion, Rope untangling challenges, Obstacle dodging

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pin Rescue free?

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

### Is Hook Master free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pin Rescue or Hook Master?

Pin Rescue is rated higher. Pin Rescue averages 4.5 out of 5 from 136K ratings, while Hook Master averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Pin Rescue or Hook Master have ads?

Both Pin Rescue and Hook Master show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pin Rescue or Hook Master?

Pin Rescue ships an update monthly, and Hook Master every 2 weeks. Most recently, Pin Rescue was updated on November 12, 2026 and Hook Master on November 3, 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.*