SpiderNinja Lite vs Hook King Runner
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SpiderNinja Lite
A physics-based puzzle action game where players guide a ninja using a grappling hook. Navigate challenging levels by swinging, pulling, and jumping, collecting cherry blossoms to reach the goal. Enjoy simple one-handed controls and a profound gameplay system.
- Grappling hook physics
- One-handed controls
- Puzzle action gameplay
- Collect cherry blossoms
- Physics engine
- Master grappling hook techniques
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Throw, hook, pull, jump… This is an exciting puzzle action game, featuring a Japanese ninja and his grappling hook. Make full use of the grappling hook like spider silk to make the ninja's way through, and lead him to the goal by collecting cherry blossoms on all stages. It can be easily controlled with one hand, and is enjoyable for anyone! Physics engine brings you this simple yet profound system. Just touch and let go of the screen. -how to play- * The ninja will spin and jump upwards when he is on the ground (or when touching an obstacle), with a tap on the screen. * The ninja will throw the grappling hook to the direction where he is facing, with a touch on the screen when the ninja is in the air. The hook will be fixed at the point when you let your finger off the screen. * The ninja will pull on the grappling line and will make a long jump with a long continuous touch on the screen, when the ninja is clinging to the grappling line. * The ninja will make a short jump with a short touch on the screen, when clinging to the grappling line. * The grappling hook will come off and the ninja will not jump, with a tap on the screen when clinging to the grappling line. -tips- * The grappling line is elastic. If you jump when the line is expanded all the way, the ninja is able to jump further than usual. * When the ninja is spinning in midair, the spin will stop when you throw the grappling hook. And with a slight tap on the screen right after the throw, the ninja will pull back and restore the grappling hook. Using this movement allows you to face in any direction you want in midair. Master the handling of the grappling hook, and you will be able to go through any difficult stage! Please try this game to become a grappling hook master! We'll be waiting for your challenge.
Hook King Runner
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Tap to launch your hook, control your swing and release the touch to jump from the rope passing the obstacles. It’s a nice swing and hook runner, powered with pretty cool ragdoll reactions. Face enemies, collect the coins, and reach the end of the most challenging levels. It’s all about good timing, physics and strategy while using your ropes and hooks at the right moment. Also, it’s all about fun! This is a great time killer that will challenge your agility and cheer you up completing all the varied levels. Enjoy playing this cool hook runner game. Can you become the Hook’s King? Try it now.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: SpiderNinja Lite at none against Hook King Runner's shown. SpiderNinja Lite also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 11.0). Hook King Runner's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
SpiderNinja Lite ships an update every 3 months, Hook King Runner weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SpiderNinja Lite | Hook King Runner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 75.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 11.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 160 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | iLeaf | Invent4.com |
In-app purchases
SpiderNinja Lite
No in-app purchases
Hook King Runner
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is SpiderNinja Lite free?
Is Hook King Runner free?
Do SpiderNinja Lite or Hook King Runner have ads?
Which is updated more often, SpiderNinja Lite or Hook King Runner?
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