# Hook Jam vs Untangle by Ocular Braid

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Untangle by Ocular Braid at 100% against Hook Jam's 27%. Untangle by Ocular Braid 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 iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hook Jam sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Untangle by Ocular Braid sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Untangle by Ocular Braid 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: 27% of Hook Jam's written reviews are positive against 100% of Untangle by Ocular Braid's.

Hook Jam ships an update weekly, Untangle by Ocular Braid every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hook Jam | Untangle by Ocular Braid |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hook-jam/id6467673202/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/untangle-by-ocular-braid/id6789296379/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.6K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 26.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 309 MB | 284 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rollic Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1452111779) | [Ocular Braid](https://appshunter.io/developer/6789296651) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Untangle by Ocular Braid

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/untangle-by-ocular-braid/id6789296379)

A serene puzzle game where you untangle lines on a board by carefully choosing the order of their removal. Offers multiple difficulty levels and a calming aesthetic with original music. Play offline without accounts or ads.

**Highlights:** Line untangling gameplay, Multiple difficulty levels, Calming original music, Offline play, No ads or analytics, Themed worlds and line skins

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Skin Pack — Sweet Treats | $1.99 | one-time |
| Skin Pack — Night Sky | $1.99 | one-time |
| Theme Pack — Christmas | $2.99 | one-time |
| Theme Pack — Hanukkah | $2.99 | one-time |
| Theme Pack — Lunar New Year | $2.99 | one-time |
| Theme Pack — Candy | $2.99 | one-time |
| Theme Pack — Linen | $2.99 | one-time |
| Skin Packs (Sweet and Night packs) | $2.99 | one-time |
| 3 Theme Bundle 1 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Mega Theme Bundle 1 | $17.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hook Jam free?

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

### Is Untangle by Ocular Braid free?

Untangle by Ocular Braid is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Hook Jam or Untangle by Ocular Braid?

Untangle by Ocular Braid is rated higher. Hook Jam averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while Untangle by Ocular Braid averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Hook Jam or Untangle by Ocular Braid have ads?

Hook Jam shows ads; Untangle by Ocular Braid does not.

### Which is updated more often, Hook Jam or Untangle by Ocular Braid?

Hook Jam ships an update weekly, and Untangle by Ocular Braid every 9 days. Most recently, Hook Jam was updated on October 1, 2026 and Untangle by Ocular Braid on September 30, 2026.

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