# Hook Race! vs Join Blob Clash 3D

The clearest difference is rating: Join Blob Clash 3D at 4.5 against Hook Race!'s 3.7. Join Blob Clash 3D also leads on ratings volume (119K vs 6). Hook Race!'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (100% vs 84%). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Join Blob Clash 3D sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Hook Race! asks for nothing beyond the download.

Join Blob Clash 3D holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Join Blob Clash 3D has 119K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of Hook Race!'s written reviews are positive against 84% of Join Blob Clash 3D's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hook Race! | Join Blob Clash 3D |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hook-race/id1550504201/reviews) | **[4.5 (119K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/join-blob-clash-3d-crowd-run/id1560325722/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **119K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 83.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 159 MB | 342 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [广杰 周](https://appshunter.io/developer/1059287118) | [AI Games FZ](https://appshunter.io/developer/1478916023) |

## What reviewers say

### Hook Race!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hook-race/id1550504201)

A physics-based arcade game where players aim and shoot a hook to hit targets and chase opponents. Experience gravity-based gameplay and the satisfaction of breaking through walls across numerous levels.

**Highlights:** Aim and shoot hook, Chase opponent to win, Gravity physics, Break walls, Multiple levels

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Join Blob Clash 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/join-blob-clash-3d-crowd-run/id1560325722)

Collect and upgrade a crowd of colorful blobs to overcome obstacles and defeat giant bosses. This casual game offers vibrant graphics, challenging levels, and customizable blob skins for an engaging survival run experience.

**Highlights:** Collect and upgrade blob army, Overcome dangerous obstacles and traps, Defeat giant blob bosses, Simple tap controls, Customize blob skins and costumes, Vibrant and colorful graphics

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No ADS | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 😊 Funny and entertaining
- 🤩 Addictive gameplay
- 💫 Satisfying boss battles
- 🥰 Charming visuals
- 👍 Easy to pick up and play

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😤 Too many ads
- 🐛 Occasional glitches and crashes
- 🤬 Ads not removed after purchase
- 💤 Repetitive levels

**Reported bugs**

- Invisible character bug on level 33
- Strength upgrades not working consistently

**Requested features**

- More level variety
- Improved boss difficulty scaling
- Ability to disable ads permanently
- Additional skin/character customization options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hook Race! free?

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

### Is Join Blob Clash 3D free?

Join Blob Clash 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Hook Race! or Join Blob Clash 3D?

Join Blob Clash 3D is rated higher. Hook Race! averages 3.7 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Join Blob Clash 3D averages 4.5 from 119K ratings.

### Do Hook Race! or Join Blob Clash 3D have ads?

Both Hook Race! and Join Blob Clash 3D show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hook Race! or Join Blob Clash 3D?

Hook Race! ships an update every 2 months, and Join Blob Clash 3D every 2 months. Most recently, Hook Race! was updated on November 3, 2026 and Join Blob Clash 3D on November 12, 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.*