# 128 Things vs Hook Jam

The clearest difference is review sentiment: 128 Things at 100% against Hook Jam's 27%. 128 Things also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and ads (none vs shown). Hook Jam's advantage is ratings volume (1.6K vs 3) and update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 128 Things sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Hook Jam sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

128 Things 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 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of 128 Things's written reviews are positive against 27% of Hook Jam's.

128 Things ships an update fortnightly, Hook Jam weekly. The most recent releases landed on June 11, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 128 Things | Hook Jam |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/128-things/id6449224932/reviews)** | [4.5 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hook-jam/id6467673202/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **1.6K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 26.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 268 MB | 309 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [WeAreMobileFirst](https://appshunter.io/developer/1445539473) | [Rollic Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1452111779) |

## What reviewers say

### 128 Things

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/128-things/id6449224932)

Discover hidden objects in minimalist line drawings to unlock vibrant artwork. This relaxing game features tranquil music and a unique art style for a peaceful escape.

**Highlights:** Minimalist line drawings, Hidden object gameplay, Unlock colorful artwork, Tranquil music, Unique art style, Relaxing escape

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| The art collector | $0.99 | one-time |


### Hook Jam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hook-jam/id6467673202)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coin Pack 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Skip It Pack 1 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Bomb Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coin Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads Bundle | $5.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Skip It Pack 2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 3 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Skip It Pack Unlimited | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Fun and relaxing
- 🎯 Challenging levels

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚨 Excessive ads
- 🤔 Competitive ranking system
- 🔒 Lack of family sharing
- 🐛 Buggy challenges

**Reported bugs**

- Hard and epic challenges not working
- Game freezing after completing levels

**Requested features**

- More hard and epic levels
- Improved rewards system


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 128 Things free?

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

### Is Hook Jam free?

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

### Which has better reviews, 128 Things or Hook Jam?

128 Things is rated higher. 128 Things averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Hook Jam averages 4.5 from 1.6K ratings.

### Do 128 Things or Hook Jam have ads?

Hook Jam shows ads; 128 Things does not.

### Which is updated more often, 128 Things or Hook Jam?

128 Things ships an update fortnightly, and Hook Jam weekly. Most recently, 128 Things was updated on June 11, 2026 and Hook Jam on September 24, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*