# Critter Panic! vs "HOOK"

The clearest difference is rating: "HOOK" at 4.8 against Critter Panic!'s 4.3. "HOOK" also leads on ratings volume (509 vs 3). Critter Panic!'s advantage is price ($1.99 vs $2.99). On review sentiment, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Critter Panic! costs $1.99 and "HOOK" $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

"HOOK" holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: "HOOK" has 509 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 95% and 95% positive.

Critter Panic! ships an update every 3 months, "HOOK" every 5 months. Both last shipped on October 13, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Critter Panic! | "HOOK" |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$1.99** | $2.99 |
| Rating | [4.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/critter-panic/id432202758/reviews) | **[4.8 (509 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hook/id956794130/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **509** |
| Positive reviews | **95.0% of reviews** | 94.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | #199 | **#180** |
| Size | 4 MB | 216 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Chaotic Box](https://appshunter.io/developer/293202011) | [Maciej Targoni](https://appshunter.io/developer/495165602) |

## What reviewers say

### Critter Panic!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/critter-panic/id432202758)

**Currently charting:** #199 Top Paid · Family (US App Store)

Engage in a fast-paced matching game that challenges your reflexes and cognitive speed. Test your ability to quickly tap left or right based on on-screen cues. Experience addictive gameplay that gets progressively more challenging.

**Highlights:** Left/right matching, Fast-paced gameplay, Brain-teasing challenges, Addictive mechanics, Simple tap controls

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple yet addictive gameplay
- 🚀 Fast-paced and challenging
- 💎 Cute retro graphics and music
- 🕹️ Great for hand-eye coordination
- 🕰️ Perfect for quick gaming sessions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay can get monotonous
- 🔒 Lack of save/progress system
- 🔍 Unclear progression and level system

**Reported bugs**

- Achievements not triggering correctly
- Crashes on certain device models
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- More character/object variety
- Ability to select/skip levels
- Leaderboards and achievements
- Difficulty settings or customization


### "HOOK"

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

**Currently charting:** #180 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 Critter Panic! free?

Critter Panic! costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is "HOOK" free?

"HOOK" costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Critter Panic! or "HOOK"?

"HOOK" is rated higher. Critter Panic! averages 4.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while "HOOK" averages 4.8 from 509 ratings.

### Do Critter Panic! or "HOOK" have ads?

Neither Critter Panic! nor "HOOK" shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Critter Panic! or "HOOK"?

Critter Panic! ships an update every 3 months, and "HOOK" every 5 months. Most recently, Critter Panic! was updated on October 13, 2026 and "HOOK" on October 13, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Critter Panic! or "HOOK"?

Critter Panic! currently peaks at #199 in the App Store charts, and "HOOK" at #180. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*