Comparison

The Filling vs Hook Jam

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

Head to head
About

The Filling

Reclaim areas by drawing lines to enclose them while avoiding enemies. This game offers two modes: Arcade for challenging gameplay and Episodes for puzzle-like levels. Enjoy fluid controls and a classic arcade experience.

Highlights
  • Area reclamation gameplay
  • Avoid enemies and hazards
  • Arcade mode with difficulty levels
  • 80 puzzle-like episode levels
  • Fluid gesture controls
  • Classic arcade inspiration
Features
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Reclaim the filled area avoiding the enemies. While you are in the perimeter you are safe, but you have to venture into the area and return to the border to reclaim it. If the enemies touch you or your line or you touch your own line you lost a life. If you liked classics like Qix or Gals Panic, you'll enjoy this game. There are two game modes: Arcade and Episodes. In the Arcade mode you will fight increasing number of enemies in three difficulty levels. In the Episodes mode you will need to solve 80 levels with different enemies of several kinds, on some levels you will not be safe in the perimeter! How to play: You just need to make gestures anywhere in the screen. If you want to go up, just touch the screen and swipe up, if you then want to change direction, just swipe in the desired direction. You can combine several gestures for an incredibly fluid experience. If you have a problem, please send an email to qanma.games@gmail.com to solve it.

About

Hook Jam

Engage in an addictive puzzle game where you untangle hooks to solve intricate challenges. Accumulate wealth by mastering the art of hooking in this captivating experience.

Highlights
  • Intricate hook puzzles
  • Wealth accumulation mechanic
  • Addictive gameplay
  • Mastering hooking techniques
Features
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Master the art of hooking in this addictive puzzle game! Solve intricate puzzles by untie the hooks to accumulate wealth!

Screenshots

The Filling1 screens
Hook Jam4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Hook Jam at Free against The Filling's $0.99. Hook Jam also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 14 months) and ratings volume (1.6K vs 1). The Filling's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 10). On 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

Hook Jam is free to download; The Filling costs $0.99 up front. Hook Jam sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. The Filling asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

The Filling holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hook Jam has 1.6K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of The Filling's written reviews are positive against 27% of Hook Jam's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Filling ships an update every 14 months, Hook Jam weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
The Filling versus Hook Jam: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe FillingHook Jam
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.5 (1.6K ratings)
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews — better26.9% of reviews
Number of ratings11.6K — better
Update frequencyEvery 14 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB309 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperCarlos GarciaRollic Games Oyun Yazilim ve Pazarlama Anonim Sirketi

Customer experience

The Filling

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative60.0%

Hook Jam

All ratings1,577 ratings
Positive86.2%
Neutral7.7%
Negative6.2%
Written reviews52 reviews
Positive26.9%
Neutral9.6%
Negative63.5%

Bugs and requests

The Filling

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Hook Jam

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Hard and epic challenges not working
  • Game freezing after completing levels

Requested features

2 requests
  • More hard and epic levels
  • Improved rewards system

In-app purchases

None

The Filling

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Hook Jam

One-time10
  • Coin Pack 1$2.99
  • Remove Ads$3.99
  • Skip It Pack 1$3.99
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  • Bomb Bundle$4.99
  • Coin Bundle$4.99
  • Remove Ads Bundle$5.99
  • Coin Pack 2$9.99
  • Skip It Pack 2$9.99
  • Coin Pack 3$19.99
  • Skip It Pack Unlimited$39.99

Questions

Is The Filling free?
The Filling costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hook Jam free?
Hook Jam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, The Filling or Hook Jam?
The Filling is rated higher. The Filling averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Hook Jam averages 4.5 from 1.6K ratings.
Do The Filling or Hook Jam have ads?
Hook Jam shows ads; The Filling does not.
Which is updated more often, The Filling or Hook Jam?
The Filling ships an update every 14 months, and Hook Jam weekly. Most recently, The Filling was updated on October 23, 2026 and Hook Jam on October 24, 2026.

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