# Stupid Zombies vs Hook

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.

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

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Stupid Zombies | Hook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (102K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stupid-zombies/id412453843/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hook-grapple-climb/id6806751106/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **102K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 88.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 198 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [GameResort LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/301101149) | [Gabriel Maayah](https://appshunter.io/developer/6806751108) |

## What reviewers say

### Stupid Zombies

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stupid-zombies/id412453843)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 800 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 3,000 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| 15,000 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive and fun gameplay
- 👍 Challenging levels with strategic thinking
- 👍 Simple yet enjoyable mechanics
- 👍 Nostalgic value for long-time players

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 💸 Excessive ads and in-app purchases
- 🔋 Ads can interfere with gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Certain levels are impossible to complete without using airstrikes
- Inconsistent bullet trajectory and zombie behavior

**Requested features**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hook-grapple-climb/id6806751106)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


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