Comparison

Hinged Hooks vs Tangled Gears

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

Head to head
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Hinged Hooks

Features
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Dive into a captivating puzzle journey with our innovative game! Tap, twist, and strategize as you navigate hinged hooks designed to lock up. But wait, there's a twist! These hooks interconnect, adding a layer of complexity. Collisions abort rotations, resetting the move. Your mission? Skillfully sequence hook lockings, release secondary clasps, and conquer each section. Feel the satisfaction as nodes get locked, progressing you triumphantly through chapters. Get ready to tease your brain, ignite your wit, and immerse yourself in a uniquely engaging experience that promises endless hours of challenge and fun.

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Tangled Gears

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"Embark on an exhilarating mechanical journey with our captivating puzzle game! Gear up for a brain-teasing challenge that will put your problem-solving skills to the test. In this innovative and immersive game, you'll be tasked with manipulating gears, pipes, and screws to free the trapped gears and unlock the mysteries of this intricate world. Are you ready to become the ultimate gear master and solve the most intricate mechanical puzzles? Tangled Gears is the game that will keep you engaged for hours on end. Explore the world of cogs and sprockets, solve intricate puzzles, and experience the thrill of setting the gears free. Get ready to turn, twist, and rotate your way to victory!"

Screenshots

Hinged Hooks3 screens
Tangled Gears4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Hinged Hooks at every 4 months against Tangled Gears's every 16 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hinged Hooks ships an update every 4 months, Tangled Gears every 16 months. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
Hinged Hooks versus Tangled Gears: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHinged HooksTangled Gears
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 months โ€” betterEvery 16 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 โ€” better13.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size89 MB148 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFEELCRAFTERS OYUN YAZILIM LIMITED SIRKETICagri Gecin

In-app purchases

None

Hinged Hooks

No in-app purchases

None

Tangled Gears

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hinged Hooks free?
Hinged Hooks is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tangled Gears free?
Tangled Gears is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Hinged Hooks or Tangled Gears have ads?
Both Hinged Hooks and Tangled Gears show ads.
Which is updated more often, Hinged Hooks or Tangled Gears?
Hinged Hooks ships an update every 4 months, and Tangled Gears every 16 months. Most recently, Hinged Hooks was updated on September 15, 2026 and Tangled Gears on September 10, 2026.

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