# Factory Balls vs "HOOK"

The clearest difference is monetization model: "HOOK" at free against Factory Balls's paid. "HOOK" also leads on ratings volume (527 vs 126). Factory Balls's advantage is chart position (#98 vs unranked). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Factory Balls costs $2.49 and "HOOK" $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Factory Balls against 4.8 for "HOOK". Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 126 and 527 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 92% of Factory Balls's written reviews are positive against 95% of "HOOK"'s.

Factory Balls ships an update every 10 months, "HOOK" every 5 months. Both last shipped on October 20, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Factory Balls | "HOOK" |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$2.49** | $2.99 |
| Rating | [4.8 (126 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/factory-balls/id641519483/reviews) | **[4.8 (527 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hook/id956794130/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 126 | **527** |
| Positive reviews | 92.1% of reviews | **94.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | **Every 5 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#98** | — |
| Size | 35 MB | 216 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bart BONTE](https://appshunter.io/developer/568141787) | [Maciej Targoni](https://appshunter.io/developer/495165602) |

## What reviewers say

### Factory Balls

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/factory-balls/id641519483)

**Currently charting:** #98 Top Paid · Family (US App Store)

A logic puzzle game where you craft custom balls to match target designs. Use various tools to apply paint, create patterns, and achieve the desired look without an instruction manual. Enjoy a relaxing mental workout with over 200 original levels.

**Highlights:** Custom ball crafting, Logic puzzle gameplay, Tool-based customization, Target design matching, 200+ original levels, No time limits or penalties

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Unique and challenging puzzle game
- 🤩 Nostalgic and engaging
- 💡 Simple yet addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Colorful and visually appealing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- ⏱️ Short game length, not enough levels
- 🔁 Lack of save/continue feature

**Reported bugs**

- Slow load times and unnecessary animations
- Issues with color blindness
- Progress not saving properly

**Requested features**

- More levels and content updates
- Save/continue feature
- Challenge mode with move limits
- Customization options (new tools, shapes, etc.)


### "HOOK"

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

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 Factory Balls free?

Factory Balls costs $2.49, with no in-app purchases.

### Is "HOOK" free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Factory Balls or "HOOK"?

"HOOK" is rated higher. Factory Balls averages 4.8 out of 5 from 126 ratings, while "HOOK" averages 4.8 from 527 ratings.

### Do Factory Balls or "HOOK" have ads?

Neither Factory Balls nor "HOOK" shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Factory Balls or "HOOK"?

Factory Balls ships an update every 10 months, and "HOOK" every 5 months. Most recently, Factory Balls was updated on October 20, 2026 and "HOOK" on October 20, 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.*