# Slitherlink vs "HOOK"

The clearest difference is price: Slitherlink at Free against "HOOK"'s $2.99. "HOOK"'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and chart position (#138 vs unranked). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Slitherlink is free to download; "HOOK" costs $2.99 up front. Slitherlink sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. "HOOK" asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Slitherlink against 4.8 for "HOOK". Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 461 and 530 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 89% of Slitherlink's written reviews are positive against 95% of "HOOK"'s.

Slitherlink ships an update every 4 months, "HOOK" every 5 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Slitherlink | "HOOK" |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | [4.8 (461 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slitherlink-loop-the-snake/id605918324/reviews) | **[4.8 (530 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hook/id956794130/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 461 | **530** |
| Positive reviews | 89.5% of reviews | **94.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 months** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#138** |
| Size | 7 MB | 216 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Conceptis Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/479420055) | [Maciej Targoni](https://appshunter.io/developer/495165602) |

## What reviewers say

### Slitherlink

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slitherlink-loop-the-snake/id605918324)

Solve logic puzzles by drawing a single loop around clues on a grid. Connect dots to form a continuous line, with no crossings or branches. Offers endless fun and intellectual challenge for puzzle enthusiasts.

**Highlights:** Draw a single continuous loop, Surround numbered clues, Pure logic, no math required, Weekly bonus puzzles, Multiple difficulty levels, Auto complete clues, Highlight link segment

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Easy Variety 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Easy Variety - Large 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium Variety 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium Variety - Large 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hard Variety 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Easy Variety 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium Variety 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hard Variety 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Big & Easy 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Big & Medium 1 | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎉 Challenging and fun puzzles
- 👍 Well-designed and intuitive interface
- 🔍 Helpful check and undo features
- 💡 Variety of puzzle sizes and difficulty levels
- 🧠 Requires logical thinking

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Lack of coloring/marking tools to differentiate loop segments
- 💰 Expensive puzzle pack prices
- 🌙 No dark mode option
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- 🔍 Limited free puzzle content

**Reported bugs**

- App not loading properly for some users
- Freezing issues on login screen
- Incompatibility with older devices

**Requested features**

- Add a dark mode option
- Implement coloring/marking tools for loop segments
- Provide more free puzzle content
- Reduce pricing for puzzle packs
- Add a rewind/undo feature to go back to previous puzzle states


### "HOOK"

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

**Currently charting:** #138 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 Slitherlink free?

Slitherlink is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is "HOOK" free?

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

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

"HOOK" is rated higher. Slitherlink averages 4.8 out of 5 from 461 ratings, while "HOOK" averages 4.8 from 530 ratings.

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

Neither Slitherlink nor "HOOK" shows ads.

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

Slitherlink ships an update every 4 months, and "HOOK" every 5 months. Most recently, Slitherlink was updated on November 1, 2026 and "HOOK" on November 1, 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.*