# Myst Japan vs "HOOK"

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.

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

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Myst Japan | "HOOK" |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **$2.99** |
| Rating | — | **[4.8 (530 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hook/id956794130/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **530** |
| Positive reviews | 76.2% of reviews | **94.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | **Every 5 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#114** |
| Size | 575 MB | 216 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SUNSOFT](https://appshunter.io/developer/284832828) | [Maciej Targoni](https://appshunter.io/developer/495165602) |

## What reviewers say

### Myst Japan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myst-japan/id328286483)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### "HOOK"

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hook/id956794130)

**Currently charting:** #114 Top Paid · Family (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Relaxing and challenging
- 🎨 Elegant and minimalistic design
- 🎶 Calming background music
- 💡 Unique puzzle mechanics
- 🧠 Mentally stimulating

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Difficult to see overlapping elements
- 🔚 Not enough levels

**Reported bugs**

- Game gets stuck on startup screen
- No ability to save progress

**Requested features**

- More levels
- Dark mode
- Ability to disable audio
- Level editor
- Additional puzzle mechanics


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*