Comparison

Hook Riders vs Grapple Hook Hero

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

Head to head
About

Hook Riders

Features
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Push on the hook at the right-bottom corner of your screen to activate your hook! Swing around the blocks to be the fastest to reach the finish line!

About

Grapple Hook Hero

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
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TAP to throw your grappling hook and HOLD to pull yourself. You are the GRAPPLE HOOK HERO! Maneuver skyscrapers and explore beautiful places. The body will move in funny ways that will make you laugh!

Screenshots

Hook Riders2 screens
Grapple Hook Hero4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Hook Riders at none against Grapple Hook Hero's shown. Hook Riders also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Hook Riders versus Grapple Hook Hero: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHook RidersGrapple Hook Hero
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.6 (2.1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews—74.3% of reviews
Number of ratings—2.1K — better
Update frequency—Every 6 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB274 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperNebih BasaranKAYAC Inc.

Bugs and requests

Hook Riders

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Grapple Hook Hero

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Grappling hook attaching to air
  • Lack of levels/content

Requested features

2 requests
  • 3D articulated model for 3D printing
  • VR mode support

In-app purchases

None

Hook Riders

No in-app purchases

None

Grapple Hook Hero

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hook Riders free?
Hook Riders 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.
Do Hook Riders or Grapple Hook Hero have ads?
Grapple Hook Hero shows ads; Hook Riders does not.

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