# Hook Race! vs Slicing Hero

The clearest difference is rating: Slicing Hero at 4.7 against Hook Race!'s 3.7. Slicing Hero also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (44K vs 6). Hook Race!'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and review sentiment (100% vs 81%). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Slicing Hero sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Hook Race! asks for nothing beyond the download.

Slicing Hero holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Slicing Hero has 44K 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 81% of Slicing Hero'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! | Slicing Hero |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hook-race/id1550504201/reviews) | **[4.7 (44K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slicing-hero-ninja-slice/id1665681064/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **44K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 80.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 159 MB | 313 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [广杰 周](https://appshunter.io/developer/1059287118) | [ENDERUN BİLİŞİM SANAYİ VE DIŞ TİCARET LİMİTED ŞİRKETİ](https://appshunter.io/developer/1722191020) |

## 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


### Slicing Hero

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slicing-hero-ninja-slice/id1665681064)

Become a skilled hero wielding a katana in this action-packed game. Master slicing techniques, defeat waves of enemies with fluid combat, and unlock new abilities. Enjoy fast-paced, addictive gameplay with vibrant graphics, playable offline and free to download.

**Highlights:** Intuitive slicing controls, Master new slicing techniques, Unlock new abilities, Fast-paced gameplay, Offline play, Fever Mode, Variety of weapons and heroes

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Fever | $6.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Satisfying gameplay
- 🎨 Good customization options
- 🎮 Unique and fun mechanics
- 🎉 Enjoyable for all ages

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Repetitive levels
- 🔋 Excessive ads
- 🐛 Bugs with ad watching
- 🤔 Lack of level variety

**Reported bugs**

- Ads not working properly
- Freezing/crashing issues
- Unlocking issues with skins

**Requested features**

- Add more characters and skins
- Implement a blood/gore option
- Introduce more challenging levels
- Improve the ad system


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hook Race! free?

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

### Is Slicing Hero free?

Slicing Hero is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Hook Race! or Slicing Hero?

Slicing Hero is rated higher. Hook Race! averages 3.7 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Slicing Hero averages 4.7 from 44K ratings.

### Do Hook Race! or Slicing Hero have ads?

Hook Race! shows ads; Slicing Hero does not.

### Which is updated more often, Hook Race! or Slicing Hero?

Hook Race! ships an update every 2 months, and Slicing Hero every 2 months. Most recently, Hook Race! was updated on November 3, 2026 and Slicing Hero 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.*