Comparison

Hinged Hooks vs Lyra 2

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

Head to head
About

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.

About

Lyra 2

A relaxing, minimalist puzzle game with endless levels and no distractions. Enjoy a peaceful gaming experience with multiple modes and dynamic backgrounds. Play anytime, anywhere, offline or online.

Highlights
  • Endless levels
  • No timers or distractions
  • Play offline
  • Multiple game modes
  • Dynamic backgrounds
  • Cloud saves
  • Leaderboards
Features
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Lyra 2 is the sequel to a simple, relaxing, minimalist puzzle game that offers endless levels. The only goal is to clear the level, there are no timers, no achievements, no distractions, just the number of cleared levels going up. Are you looking for a game that you can just relax and play without thinking too much, a game that you can play anytime, anywhere? Lyra 2 is here for you. Features: - No Ads - Play Offline - All levels are free - Multiple Game modes - Dynamic Backgrounds - Cloud Saves - Leaderboards Have fun :)

Screenshots

Hinged Hooks3 screens
Lyra 24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hinged Hooks at none against Lyra 2's 3. Hinged Hooks also leads on update cadence (every 4 months vs every 24 months). Lyra 2's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Lyra 2 sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Hinged Hooks asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hinged Hooks ships an update every 4 months, Lyra 2 every 24 months. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and August 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Hinged Hooks versus Lyra 2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHinged HooksLyra 2
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 24 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size89 MB89 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFEELCRAFTERS OYUN YAZILIM LIMITED SIRKETICold Hours, Unipessoal LDA

In-app purchases

None

Hinged Hooks

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Lyra 2

One-time3
  • Lyra 2 Backgrounds Tier 1$1.99
  • Lyra 2 Backgrounds Tier 2$4.99
  • Lyra 2 Backgrounds Tier 3$9.99

Questions

Is Hinged Hooks free?
Hinged Hooks is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Lyra 2 free?
Lyra 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Hinged Hooks or Lyra 2 have ads?
Hinged Hooks shows ads; Lyra 2 does not.
Which is updated more often, Hinged Hooks or Lyra 2?
Hinged Hooks ships an update every 4 months, and Lyra 2 every 24 months. Most recently, Hinged Hooks was updated on September 15, 2026 and Lyra 2 on August 25, 2026.

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