Comparison

Stupid Zombies vs Hook

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

Head to head
About

Stupid Zombies

Defend humanity from hordes of the undead with a limited arsenal. Strategically use various ammo types and ricochets to clear 960 challenging levels. Master your aim and conserve ammo to survive the zombie apocalypse.

Highlights
  • 960 challenging levels
  • Limited ammo management
  • Ricochet bullet mechanics
  • Multiple ammo types (straight, grenades, split, buck, laser)
  • Strategic aiming
Features
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One man, one shotgun... and lots of stupid zombies. Those undead creatures are back, and you are humanity's last hope to keep them brainless. But beware, ammo is limited. You will have to get crafty and use the straight bullets, grenades, split, buck and laser shots in the most effective way possible to survive all 960 levels. Weekly VIP club subscription + Monthly VIP club subscription: Payment will be charged to your account at purchase confirmation. Your membership subscription will automatically renew if you don't turn off your membership subscription at least 24 hours before the renewal date. The account is charged for renewal within 24-hours before the end of the current period. Any unused portion of the free trial will be forfeited when a subscription is purchased. You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings after purchase. Privacy Policy: http://www.gameresort.com/privacy/ Terms of service: http://www.gameresort.com/terms-of-service/

About

Hook

Swing your way up an endless mountain, from forests to deep space. Master timing and momentum to reach new heights in this one-handed, easy-to-learn climber. Unlock characters, hooks, and ropes as you explore diverse biomes and complete missions.

Highlights
  • One-handed controls
  • Tap-to-Aim and Classic Spin styles
  • 14 distinct biomes
  • Unlockable characters, hooks, and ropes
  • 24 missions and boss fights
  • Offline play
Features
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Fling your hook, catch a ledge, and swing your way up a mountain that climbs from a quiet forest all the way to deep space. One question drives everything: how high can you climb? Hook: Grapple Climb is a one-handed, easy-to-learn, hard-to-master endless climber. Time your swings, build momentum, and let go at the perfect moment to soar to the next ledge. WHAT'S INSIDE - Two control styles — Tap-to-Aim for beginners, or Classic Spin for precision. Pick your favorite in Settings. - A guided tutorial that gets you swinging in seconds. - 14 biomes to climb through, from forest peaks to the stars and alien worlds. - 27 characters, 15 hooks, and 11 ropes to unlock and mix. - 24 missions to chase and a boss waiting at the top. - Rare creatures to discover the higher you climb. - Relaxing, original ambient music and clean, colorful art. PLAYER-FRIENDLY - No ads. - No forced purchases. - Plays fully offline. - Your progress stays on your device. How high can you climb?

Screenshots

Stupid Zombies4 screens
Hook4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hook at none against Stupid Zombies's 4. Hook also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (daily vs every 2 months). Stupid Zombies's advantage is ratings volume (102K vs 1). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Stupid Zombies sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Hook asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Hook holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stupid Zombies has 102K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Stupid Zombies ships an update every 2 months, Hook daily. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Stupid Zombies versus Hook: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStupid ZombiesHook
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (102K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews88.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings102K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsDaily — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size198 MB8 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperGameResort LLCGabriel Maayah

Customer experience

Stupid Zombies

All ratings101,836 ratings
Positive94.8%
Neutral3.4%
Negative1.8%
Written reviews643 reviews
Positive88.5%
Neutral3.6%
Negative7.9%

Hook

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Stupid Zombies

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Certain levels are impossible to complete without using airstrikes
  • Inconsistent bullet trajectory and zombie behavior

Requested features

3 requests
  • More challenging levels for hardcore players
  • Cloud save functionality to sync progress across devices
  • Option to permanently remove ads through a one-time purchase

Hook

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Stupid Zombies

One-time4
  • 800 Coins$0.99
  • 3,000 Coins$2.99
  • 15,000 Coins$9.99
Show 1 more
  • Remove Ads$14.99
None

Hook

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Stupid Zombies free?
Stupid Zombies is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hook free?
Hook is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Stupid Zombies or Hook?
Hook is rated higher. Stupid Zombies averages 4.8 out of 5 from 102K ratings, while Hook averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Stupid Zombies or Hook have ads?
Stupid Zombies shows ads; Hook does not.
Which is updated more often, Stupid Zombies or Hook?
Stupid Zombies ships an update every 2 months, and Hook daily. Most recently, Stupid Zombies was updated on November 3, 2026 and Hook on October 29, 2026.

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