Grapple Hook Hero vs Sling Glider
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!
Sling Glider
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Sling Glider は、小さなプロペラ機で空港から空港へ飛ぶ、指 1 本の飛距離ゲームです。 ■ 遊び方 ・滑走路の端で画面を長押しすると、エンジンがうなって機体が加速します。指を離すとその速さで離陸。滑走路の端まで押し続けると自動で離陸します ・空に出たあとは、燃料があるあいだエンジンが機体を押し、燃料が切れたら地面に着くまで滑空します ・飛行中は指をドラッグして操縦。左右で機体を傾け、上下で機首を上げ下げします。木や岩、塔にぶつかるとその場で飛行終了 ・ゴールの手前には目的地の街が広がり、ビルのあいだの真ん中の一本道を抜けると、次の空港に着きます ・飛んだ距離がコインになり、滑走路に並ぶ 4 枚のカード(エンジン・燃料・機体・収入)を強化して、次の飛行をもう少し遠くへ ■ 特徴 ・操作は長押しとドラッグだけ。1 回の飛行は 1 分以内 ・機体を強化すると、長い主翼・大きな尾翼・翼端・機首と、機体に新しいパーツが付いていきます ・夏の田園、海辺の町、秋の村、桜、砂漠の峡谷、雪原、火山島、夕暮れの湖、夜の街、雲の海。10 のステージはそれぞれ景色も、障害物の並びも、追い風の強さも違います ・離陸、燃料切れ、着地、強化のたびに手応え(触覚フィードバック) ・進行状況は端末内に保存。アカウント登録は不要で、課金もありません ・広告は動画広告(報酬型)だけで、ボタンを押したときにだけ流れます。見終えると、その飛行のコインが 2 倍になる・次の飛行の燃料が +50% になる・買えない強化が 1 段無料になる、のいずれかを受け取れます。途中で閉じても何も起きません 燃料が切れたあとの静かな滑空を楽しみながら、一歩ずつ遠くの空港をめざしてください。
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Sling Glider at none against Grapple Hook Hero's shown. Sling Glider also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 6 weeks). Grapple Hook Hero's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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, Sling Glider every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Grapple Hook Hero | Sling Glider |
|---|---|---|
| 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 6 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 274 MB | 96 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | KAYAC Inc. | shota takeda |
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
Sling Glider
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Grapple Hook Hero
No in-app purchases
Sling Glider
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Grapple Hook Hero free?
Is Sling Glider free?
Do Grapple Hook Hero or Sling Glider have ads?
Which is updated more often, Grapple Hook Hero or Sling Glider?
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