# Hook Race! vs Grapple Hook Hero

The clearest difference is rating: Grapple Hook Hero at 4.6 against Hook Race!'s 3.7. Grapple Hook Hero also leads on ratings volume (2.1K vs 6). Hook Race!'s advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 75%) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

Grapple Hook Hero holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Grapple Hook Hero has 2.1K 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 75% of Grapple Hook Hero'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, Grapple Hook Hero every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hook Race! | Grapple Hook Hero |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hook-race/id1550504201/reviews) | **[4.6 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grapple-hook-hero-zip-action/id6748051758/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **2.1K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 75.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Size | 159 MB | 274 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [广杰 周](https://appshunter.io/developer/1059287118) | [KAYAC Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/315952203) |

## 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


### Grapple Hook Hero

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grapple-hook-hero-zip-action/id6748051758)

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.

**Highlights:** Grappling hook mechanics, Physics-based movement, Skyscraper navigation, Exploration of beautiful places, Humorous character animations

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and engaging gameplay
- 💡 Unique grappling hook mechanics
- 🚀 Smooth and responsive controls

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Grappling hook issues (attaching to air)
- 🔋 Frequent ads interrupting gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Grappling hook attaching to air
- Lack of levels/content

**Requested features**

- 3D articulated model for 3D printing
- VR mode support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hook Race! free?

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

### Is Grapple Hook Hero free?

Grapple Hook Hero is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

Grapple Hook Hero is rated higher. Hook Race! averages 3.7 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Grapple Hook Hero averages 4.6 from 2.1K ratings.

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

Both Hook Race! and Grapple Hook Hero show ads.

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

Hook Race! ships an update every 2 months, and Grapple Hook Hero every 6 weeks. Most recently, Hook Race! was updated on November 3, 2026 and Grapple Hook 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.*