Comparison

Orlu vs Hook Through

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Orlu

Guide a character through physics-based puzzles with precise timing and strategy. Master levels by solving them or beating target times, with options for relaxed play or competitive multiplayer. Share replays and learn from solutions.

Highlights
  • Physics-based puzzles
  • Dual play styles (puzzle/time attack)
  • 100+ levels
  • Real-time multiplayer
  • Replay sharing
  • Offline play
  • Universal purchase
Features
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Do the impossible. Then, do it faster! Guide your orlu through a myriad of mind-bending physics puzzles where strategy, precision and timing are everything, and every millisecond counts. Are you a master strategist finding the perfect path or a speedrunner chasing a world-record time? Use fluid touch controls to navigate hazards, portals, repulsors, and more! Experiment with the environment, time your movements to perfection, and turn obstacles into your personal highway to the endzone! How fast can your brain move in this one more try loop? TRY 30 LEVELS FREE Dive in and test your skills with 30 action-packed levels absolutely free. Ready to unlock the full journey? Choose the path that fits your playstyle: subscribe to access all current and future levels, features, and recurring contests or make a one-time purchase for lifetime unlimited access. The choice is yours! DUAL PLAY STYLES - Solve the Puzzle: Take your time to refine control, experiment with positioning, and discover creative techniques to clear every level. - Beat the Time: Ready for the ultimate test? Enter fast-paced time-attack mode to crush the target times on every level. Optimize your runs and dominate challenges and leaderboards. 100+ LEVELS Short, fast, and built for replay. Every level is easy to pick up but hides a secret: there’s almost always a smarter way to finish. Can you find the perfect route to the endzone? TIME GOALS Those "impossible" time goals? They’re just waiting for you to beat them. As you get a feel for the mechanics, you’ll start seeing the levels differently. Pull off a daring maneuver, shave off a millisecond, and surprise yourself with just how fast you can go! INVINCIBLE MODE When Invincible Mode is activated, your orlu don’t die. Deconstruct the most intimidating levels without the pressure of failing. IGNITE THE RIVALRY Don’t just play, dominate! Launch into real-time multiplayer matches to prove your skills under pressure and unleash custom challenges to see who among your friends is the best. Lock down the leaderboards so your friends never see the top! REPLAYS & SOLUTIONS Have an amazing run? Share the video with your friends in an instant. Stuck on a tricky level? Watch the solution - although we don’t recommend doing that ;) FUN FOR ALL AGES Orlu is easy to pick up and rewarding to master, helping players of all ages sharpen their focus, accuracy, and problem-solving skills. Whether you’re five or ninety-five, it’s the perfect way to level up your brain while having a blast. PREMIUM NATIVE EXPERIENCE - Universal Purchase: Unlock the full game on iPhone, iPad, and Mac with a single subscription or lifetime purchase, and share it with family members through Family Sharing. - Automatic Sync: Pick up exactly where you left off on any device. - Game Controllers, SharePlay, and iMessage stickers included. NO ADS, NO TRACKING We guarantee absolutely no ads, no tracking, and no data collection in-game or on our web properties. OFFLINE Play the full game anywhere, anytime. (Game Center features require internet). INDIE GAME Lit’l Oak is a small indie team committed to a user-first ethical standard and high-fidelity native products. We designed Orlu to challenge and keep you experimenting, adapting and improving in an endless pursuit of the “perfect” run. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Hook Through

Features
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"Hook Through" is a minimal and relaxing puzzle game. Your goal is to remove all the hooks from the board by using various game mechanics that you will discover along the way.

Screenshots

Orlu4 screens
Hook Through4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Orlu at none against Hook Through's 1. Orlu also leads on ads (none vs shown). Hook Through's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.6). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Hook Through sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Orlu asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Orlu ships an update every 2 weeks, Hook Through every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Orlu versus Hook Through: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOrluHook Through
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS18.612.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size158 MB136 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLit'l OakWuhan Zhongmeng Interactive Entertainment Information Technology Co., Ltd

In-app purchases

None

Orlu

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Hook Through

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$5.99

Questions

Is Orlu free?
Orlu is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hook Through free?
Hook Through is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Orlu or Hook Through have ads?
Hook Through shows ads; Orlu does not.
Which is updated more often, Orlu or Hook Through?
Orlu ships an update every 2 weeks, and Hook Through every 3 weeks. Most recently, Orlu was updated on October 10, 2026 and Hook Through on October 2, 2026.

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