Comparison

Myst Japan vs "HOOK"

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

Head to head
About

Myst Japan

Experience the classic puzzle adventure game on your mobile device. Explore intricate worlds, solve challenging puzzles, and uncover a captivating story through immersive visuals and sound. Save your progress and access hints to guide your journey.

Highlights
  • All original Ages & gameplay
  • High quality images
  • Full music & sound effects
  • Original movies & animations
  • Auto-save & bookmark system
  • Swipe to turn
Features
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[Attention! This Myst is Japanese Language version,so if you need English version,please download Myst from Cyan] The original Myst sights and sounds have been meticulously re-assembled for a remarkable experience on the iPhone and iPod touch. Everything that you remember from the original Myst in a format where a simple touch or swipe moves you through the world. Welcome back to Myst... wherever you are. ----- Features •All the original Ages & gameplay •High quality images (better than original Myst) •Full music & sound effects •Original movies & animations •Auto-save (when quitting or phone call) •"Bookmark" system to save & restore progress •Swipe to turn •Auto-zoom in certain close-up areas •Quick access to hint guide •Works with iPhone, iPod touch and iPad. •Operation guarantee OS version of this application is iOS 8, iOS 9, iOS 10, iOS 11. We can not guarantee the operation in other versions.

About

"HOOK"

A tranquil puzzle game where you strategically remove hooks from a board. Enjoy a stress-free experience with no ads, time limits, or scores. Discover new mechanics across numerous levels with a calming soundtrack.

Highlights
  • Minimalist design
  • Relaxing gameplay
  • No ads or time restrictions
  • 60+ levels
  • Calming soundtrack
  • Dark Mode
  • Cloud Saves
Features
Currently charting
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"Hook" is a minimal, relaxing puzzle game. Your goal is to remove all the hooks from the board by using various game mechanics that you'll discover along the way. My game is designed to be played without any pressure or stress. There is no ads, no time restrictions or scores. So just chill and enjoy 60 ( and more coming ) levels while listening to a calming soundtrack made by Wojciech Wasiak. - Minimalistic - Relaxing - Simple - Zen - No ads - Dark Mode - Cloud Saves - Made by a solo developer - Can be played offline - Great meditative, ambient soundtrack - 2 milion downloads worldwide Feel free to check out my other games at https://www.rainbowtrain.eu/

Screenshots

Myst Japan4 screens
"HOOK"4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: "HOOK" at 95% against Myst Japan's 76%. "HOOK" also leads on chart position (#114 vs unranked) and update cadence (every 5 months vs every 12 months). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

Myst Japan costs $4.99 and "HOOK" $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Myst Japan ships an update every 12 months, "HOOK" every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Myst Japan versus "HOOK": the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMyst Japan"HOOK"
Price$4.99$2.99 — better
Rating—4.8 (530 ratings) — better
Positive reviews76.2% of reviews94.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—530 — better
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsEvery 5 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
Best chart rank—#114 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size575 MB216 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperSUNSOFTMaciej Targoni

Customer experience

Myst Japan

Written reviews21 reviews
Positive76.2%
Neutral4.8%
Negative19.0%

"HOOK"

All ratings509 ratings
Positive96.5%
Neutral1.6%
Negative2.0%
Written reviews382 reviews
Positive94.8%
Neutral2.9%
Negative2.4%

Bugs and requests

Myst Japan

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

"HOOK"

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Game gets stuck on startup screen
  • No ability to save progress

Requested features

5 requests
  • More levels
  • Dark mode
  • Ability to disable audio
  • Level editor
  • Additional puzzle mechanics

In-app purchases

None

Myst Japan

No in-app purchases

None

"HOOK"

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Myst Japan free?
Myst Japan costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is "HOOK" free?
"HOOK" costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Myst Japan or "HOOK" have ads?
Neither Myst Japan nor "HOOK" shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Myst Japan or "HOOK"?
Myst Japan ships an update every 12 months, and "HOOK" every 5 months. Most recently, Myst Japan was updated on October 31, 2026 and "HOOK" on November 1, 2026.

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