Grapple Hook Hero vs Stellar Strike
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Grapple Hook Hero
Tap to launch a grappling hook and hold to zip through urban landscapes. Experience physics-based movement and explore vibrant environments with a unique sense of style and humor.
- Grappling hook mechanics
- Physics-based movement
- Skyscraper navigation
- Exploration of beautiful places
- Humorous character animations
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TAP to throw your grappling hook and HOLD to pull yourself. You are the GRAPPLE HOOK HERO! Maneuver skyscrapers and explore beautiful places. The body will move in funny ways that will make you laugh!
Stellar Strike
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Stellar Strike is a fast-paced arcade game set in space. Tap orbiting planets at the perfect moment to score points, build combos, and climb the ranks. GAMEPLAY • Planets orbit a central star — tap them as they cross the target zone • Land perfect hits for bonus points and chain combos to freeze time • Collect shield and x2 power-ups to boost your run • Dodge asteroids that threaten your lives • The longer you survive, the faster it gets PRESTIGE SYSTEM • Reach the max rank and prestige to unlock a brand-new star system • 11 unique themes — from Frost Expanse and Inferno Rift to Shadow Dimension and Void Abyss • Each prestige resets your progress for a fresh challenge with stunning new visuals PROGRESSION • 17 ranks from Cadet to God Mode • 50+ achievements across multiple categories • Daily challenges with unique objectives • Login streaks that boost your XP Simple to learn. Impossible to master. How far can you orbit?
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Stellar Strike at every 3 days against Grapple Hook Hero's every 6 weeks. Grapple Hook Hero's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Grapple Hook Hero ships an update every 6 weeks, Stellar Strike every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Grapple Hook Hero | Stellar Strike |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (2.1K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 74.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2.1K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 274 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 9+ |
| Developer | KAYAC Inc. | Sven Delporte |
Bugs and requests
Grapple Hook Hero
Reported bugs
2 issues- Grappling hook attaching to air
- Lack of levels/content
Requested features
2 requests- 3D articulated model for 3D printing
- VR mode support
Stellar Strike
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Grapple Hook Hero
No in-app purchases
Stellar Strike
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Grapple Hook Hero free?
Is Stellar Strike free?
Do Grapple Hook Hero or Stellar Strike have ads?
Which is updated more often, Grapple Hook Hero or Stellar Strike?
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