# Hook Race! vs Tape Thrower

The clearest difference is rating: Tape Thrower at 4.7 against Hook Race!'s 3.7. Tape Thrower also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (36K vs 6). Hook Race!'s advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 58%) and monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Tape Thrower holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tape Thrower has 36K 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 58% of Tape Thrower's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Hook Race! ships an update every 2 months, Tape Thrower every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hook Race! | Tape Thrower |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hook-race/id1550504201/reviews) | **[4.7 (36K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tape-thrower/id1574082485/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **36K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 58.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 159 MB | 298 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [广杰 周](https://appshunter.io/developer/1059287118) | [HOMA GAMES](https://appshunter.io/developer/1508492426) |

## 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


### Tape Thrower

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tape-thrower/id1574082485)

Engage in a unique prank-filled adventure where you use duct tape to defeat enemies. Swipe to throw tape, stick targets, and unleash various superpowers to save the day. Prove the versatility of duct tape in this imaginative game.

**Highlights:** Intuitive swipe-to-throw gameplay, Stick enemies to objects, Unlockable duct tape superpowers, Variety of enemy types, Imaginative prank-based scenarios

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun game
- 😄 Enjoyable gameplay
- 💯 Best game ever

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤯 Too many ads
- 🔁 Repetitive levels
- 🐛 Bugs and crashes

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezing and lagging
- Ads not working properly
- Levels not progressing

**Requested features**

- More levels and updates
- Reduce ads
- Improve performance


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hook Race! free?

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

### Is Tape Thrower free?

Tape Thrower is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Hook Race! or Tape Thrower?

Tape Thrower is rated higher. Hook Race! averages 3.7 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Tape Thrower averages 4.7 from 36K ratings.

### Do Hook Race! or Tape Thrower have ads?

Both Hook Race! and Tape Thrower show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hook Race! or Tape Thrower?

Hook Race! ships an update every 2 months, and Tape Thrower every 9 days. Most recently, Hook Race! was updated on October 5, 2026 and Tape Thrower on October 23, 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.*