# SEQ vs "HOOK"

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: "HOOK" at none against SEQ's 1. "HOOK" also leads on chart position (#174 vs unranked). SEQ's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (2.6K vs 509). On rating, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

SEQ costs $1.99 and "HOOK" $2.99 up front. SEQ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. "HOOK" asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for SEQ against 4.8 for "HOOK". That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SEQ has 2.6K ratings behind it against 509, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 94% and 95% positive.

SEQ ships an update every 6 weeks, "HOOK" every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SEQ | "HOOK" |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$1.99** | $2.99 |
| Rating | [4.7 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/seq/id539355997/reviews) | **[4.8 (509 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hook/id956794130/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.6K** | 509 |
| Positive reviews | 94.3% of reviews | **94.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#174** |
| Size | 6 MB | 216 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [1Button SARL](https://appshunter.io/developer/388888785) | [Maciej Targoni](https://appshunter.io/developer/495165602) |

## What reviewers say

### SEQ

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/seq/id539355997)

Engage in a challenging puzzle game featuring a unique concept. Test your skills with this mentally stimulating experience.

**Highlights:** Unique puzzle concept, Serious challenge, Mentally stimulating, New puzzle game

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 5-Key Pack | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Relaxing and engaging
- 👍 Challenging but fun
- 👍 Unique and interesting concept
- 👍 Visually appealing
- 👍 Addictive gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Lack of ability to save progress
- 🔋 Annoying sound effects
- 🐛 Puzzles not always optimized
- 🐛 Difficulty not always appropriately labeled

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing on login screen
- Compatibility issues with older devices

**Requested features**

- Add ability to save progress
- Provide more difficult puzzles
- Improve difficulty labeling
- Introduce new game worlds


### "HOOK"

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

**Currently charting:** #174 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 SEQ free?

SEQ costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is "HOOK" free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SEQ or "HOOK"?

"HOOK" is rated higher. SEQ averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.6K ratings, while "HOOK" averages 4.8 from 509 ratings.

### Do SEQ or "HOOK" have ads?

Neither SEQ nor "HOOK" shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SEQ or "HOOK"?

SEQ ships an update every 6 weeks, and "HOOK" every 5 months. Most recently, SEQ was updated on October 1, 2026 and "HOOK" on September 30, 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.*