Comparison

Scratch Inc. vs The Hook

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

Head to head
About

Scratch Inc.

An idle incremental game where you build an empire by scratching cards and earning points. Upgrade your cards, unlock automation, and prestige to progress faster. Enjoy endless upgrades, achievements, and global leaderboards with no ads or wait timers.

Highlights
  • Endless Upgrades
  • Prestige for Progress
  • Achievements with Rewards
  • Global Leaderboards
  • Playable Offline
  • No Ads
Features
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Build an Empire, From Scratch Scratch cards, earn points, and grow your empire in this idle/incremental game. Upgrade your cards, unlock automation, prestige across industries, and climb the leaderboards — all with no ads, ever. • Endless Upgrades – Boost your point gain, match multipliers, grid size, and so much more. • Prestige for Progress – Reset to climb faster across deep progression layers. • Achievements with Rewards – Earn Gold and multipliers by completing fun challenges. • Global Leaderboards – Compete with others across the world across a variety of challenges. • Playable Offline – Play anywhere anytime • No Ads. No Wait Timers. Just Progress and Big Numbers. Made by a solo dev. Built to respect your time. (A reimagining of my first game)

About

The Hook

Embark on a charming fishing adventure where you cast your line to catch various fish and adorable cats. Upgrade your gear, explore vibrant locations, and use special boosters to enhance your fishing experience. The game offers relaxing yet engaging gameplay with endless surprises and regular content updates.

Highlights
  • Catch fish and adorable cats
  • Use boosters for easier fishing
  • Explore beautiful fishing locations
  • Unlock and collect cats with special abilities
  • Upgrade fishing gear
  • Relaxing yet addictive gameplay
Features
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• • • Welcome to The Hook • • • Dive into the ultimate fishing adventure! Cast your line, reel in fish, unlock adorable cats, and collect special boosters to make your journey even more exciting! Explore vibrant fishing spots, upgrade your gear, and discover new surprises with every cast. • Key Features: →Catch Fish & Cats – Cast your line and reel in a wide variety of fish—or maybe a cute cat! Collect them all and add them to your team of adorable companions. →Use Boosters for Easier Fishing – Want to catch more fish? Use powerful boosters to make fishing even more fun and efficient! Catch fish faster, and unlock new rewards to progress quicker. →Explore Beautiful Fishing Locations – Travel to unique and stunning fishing spots. From serene ponds to enchanted rivers, each location offers new challenges and rewards. →Unlock Adorable Cats – Unlock new cats with every fishing trip. Each cat has special abilities that will help you on your journey, so keep fishing to complete your collection! →Upgrade Your Gear – Level up your fishing rod, bait, and other tools to catch rarer fish and face more challenging waters. The more you upgrade, the better your fishing experience! Relaxing Yet Addictive Gameplay – Enjoy the soothing experience of fishing while facing fun challenges. Whether you're playing for a few minutes or a few hours, the game offers endless surprises and rewards. • Why You'll Love It: →Engaging Gameplay: Let's Fish for Meow! combines relaxing fishing with the thrill of discovering adorable cats. You won’t want to stop! →For All Ages: Enjoyable for everyone! Fun, simple mechanics that make it easy for players of all skill levels to jump in and start fishing! →Endless Surprises: Every cast reveals something new, from new boosters to rare fish and cute cats. →Regular Updates: We’re always adding new content to keep things fresh, including new fishing spots, cats, and improvements! • What’s New in This Update: →New Locations: Explore fresh, fun fishing spots filled with surprises! →More Cats & Fish: Catch even more adorable cats and rare fish. →Performance Improvements: Smoother gameplay and bug fixes for a better experience! • How to Play: →Cast Your Line: Tap to cast your fishing line into the water. →Catch Fish & Cats: Reel in whatever bites—whether it's a fish or a sneaky cat! →Use Boosters: Make fishing easier with helpful boosters that speed up your progress. →Upgrade Your Gear: Level up your rod and equipment to catch even rarer fish. →Unlock Cats: Collect adorable cats to enhance your fishing adventures!

Screenshots

Scratch Inc.4 screens
The Hook4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Scratch Inc. at none against The Hook's shown. Scratch Inc. also leads on ratings volume (1.9K vs 1). The Hook's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Scratch Inc. sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and The Hook sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

The Hook holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scratch Inc. has 1.9K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Scratch Inc. ships an update every 6 days, The Hook every 10 days. Both last shipped on October 17, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Scratch Inc. versus The Hook: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScratch Inc.The Hook
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (1.9K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews93.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.9K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 10 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB160 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperMakopaz LLCHon Fung Leung

Customer experience

Scratch Inc.

All ratings1,918 ratings
Positive95.1%
Neutral3.4%
Negative1.5%
Written reviews465 reviews
Positive93.3%
Neutral4.1%
Negative2.6%

The Hook

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Scratch Inc.

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Offline rewards rarely triggering
  • Lacking sound effects

Requested features

2 requests
  • More skin tone options for avatar
  • Better variety and more offline rewards

The Hook

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Scratch Inc.

One-time5
  • 20 Gold$1.99
  • 55 Gold$4.99
  • 120 Gold$9.99
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  • 260 Gold$19.99
  • 750 Gold$49.99
5 purchases

The Hook

One-time5
  • Tiny Pack$0.99
  • Small Pack$2.99
  • Medium Pack$4.99
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  • Large Pack$9.99
  • Mega Pack$19.99

Questions

Is Scratch Inc. free?
Scratch Inc. is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is The Hook free?
The Hook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Scratch Inc. or The Hook?
The Hook is rated higher. Scratch Inc. averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.9K ratings, while The Hook averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Scratch Inc. or The Hook have ads?
The Hook shows ads; Scratch Inc. does not.
Which is updated more often, Scratch Inc. or The Hook?
Scratch Inc. ships an update every 6 days, and The Hook every 10 days. Most recently, Scratch Inc. was updated on October 17, 2026 and The Hook on October 17, 2026.

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