# 1024 Hoops vs Hanoi Tower

The clearest difference is ratings volume: 1024 Hoops at 1.4K against Hanoi Tower's 41. 1024 Hoops also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 7 months) and iOS requirement (12.5 vs 15.0). Hanoi Tower's advantage is review sentiment (25% vs 13%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 1024 Hoops sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Hanoi Tower sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for 1024 Hoops against 4.5 for Hanoi Tower. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 1024 Hoops has 1.4K ratings behind it against 41, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 13% of 1024 Hoops's written reviews are positive against 25% of Hanoi Tower's.

1024 Hoops ships an update every 3 months, Hanoi Tower every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 1024 Hoops | Hanoi Tower |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/1024-hoops/id1531877842/reviews)** | [4.5 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hanoi-tower-stack-puzzle/id1562342512/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.4K** | 41 |
| Positive reviews | 12.5% of reviews | **25.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 151 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.5** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [24 HIT Riga SIA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1767364890) | [CHENGDU MIAOZHI TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1465440799) |

## What reviewers say

### 1024 Hoops

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/1024-hoops/id1531877842)

Merge numbered hoops by sorting and collecting them to reach the 1024 hoop and beyond. This puzzle game offers a colorful and relaxing experience with multiple levels and dynamic stack sizes.

**Highlights:** Merge numbered hoops, Sort and collect rings, Multiple levels, Changing stack sizes, Colorful graphics, Relaxing gameplay

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads Discount | $3.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and engaging gameplay
- 🚀 Addictive and challenging
- 💡 Unique twist on 2048 concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Excessive ads interrupting gameplay
- ⏱️ Long wait times for additional hoops
- 🔌 Requires internet connection to play

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezing or crashing
- Inability to restart levels

**Requested features**

- Offline mode option
- Paid ad-free version
- Increased difficulty progression


### Hanoi Tower

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hanoi-tower-stack-puzzle/id1562342512)

A classic logic puzzle game where players move disks between towers following specific rules. It offers multiple difficulty levels and a hint feature to help solve complex challenges. Enjoy a visually distinct experience with a dark theme option.

**Highlights:** Classic Hanoi Tower puzzle mechanics, Multiple difficulty levels (3-8 disks), Challenging levels up to 22 disks, Dark theme support, Hint feature for assistance

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 1024 Hoops free?

1024 Hoops is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Hanoi Tower free?

Hanoi Tower is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, 1024 Hoops or Hanoi Tower?

1024 Hoops is rated higher. 1024 Hoops averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while Hanoi Tower averages 4.5 from 41 ratings.

### Do 1024 Hoops or Hanoi Tower have ads?

Both 1024 Hoops and Hanoi Tower show ads.

### Which is updated more often, 1024 Hoops or Hanoi Tower?

1024 Hoops ships an update every 3 months, and Hanoi Tower every 7 months. Most recently, 1024 Hoops was updated on October 22, 2026 and Hanoi Tower on October 20, 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.*
