Wheel Shift vs Grapple Hook Hero
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Wheel Shift
Control the size of a wheel to navigate through various levels. Experience addictive gameplay as you progress through challenges. Explore diverse environments and test your skills.
- Drag input for wheel size control
- Addictive gameplay
- Explore different levels
- Casual gaming experience
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* Drag input to control wheel size. * Addictive gameplay. * Explore the different levels. Enjoy
Grapple Hook Hero
Tap to launch a grappling hook and hold to zip through urban landscapes. Experience physics-based movement and explore vibrant environments with a unique sense of style and humor.
- Grappling hook mechanics
- Physics-based movement
- Skyscraper navigation
- Exploration of beautiful places
- Humorous character animations
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TAP to throw your grappling hook and HOLD to pull yourself. You are the GRAPPLE HOOK HERO! Maneuver skyscrapers and explore beautiful places. The body will move in funny ways that will make you laugh!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Wheel Shift at none against Grapple Hook Hero's shown. Wheel Shift also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 6 weeks) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Grapple Hook Hero's advantage is ratings volume (2.1K vs 203). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Wheel Shift against 4.6 for Grapple Hook Hero. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Grapple Hook Hero has 2.1K ratings behind it against 203, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Wheel Shift ships an update every 5 days, Grapple Hook Hero every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Wheel Shift | Grapple Hook Hero |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (203 ratings) | 4.6 (2.1K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 75.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 203 | 2.1K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 97 MB | 274 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | KobGames Studios | KAYAC Inc. |
Customer experience
Wheel Shift
Grapple Hook Hero
Bugs and requests
Wheel Shift
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Grapple Hook Hero
Reported bugs
2 issues- Grappling hook attaching to air
- Lack of levels/content
Requested features
2 requests- 3D articulated model for 3D printing
- VR mode support
In-app purchases
Wheel Shift
No in-app purchases
Grapple Hook Hero
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Wheel Shift free?
Is Grapple Hook Hero free?
Which has better reviews, Wheel Shift or Grapple Hook Hero?
Do Wheel Shift or Grapple Hook Hero have ads?
Which is updated more often, Wheel Shift or Grapple Hook Hero?
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