Comparison

Grapple Hook Hero vs Sling Glider

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Grappling hook mechanics
  • Physics-based movement
  • Skyscraper navigation
  • Exploration of beautiful places
  • Humorous character animations
Features
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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!

About

Sling Glider

Features
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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。

Screenshots

Grapple Hook Hero4 screens
Sling Glider3 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Grapple Hook Hero versus Sling Glider: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGrapple Hook HeroSling Glider
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (2.1K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews74.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.1K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size274 MB96 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperKAYAC 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

None

Grapple Hook Hero

No in-app purchases

None

Sling Glider

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Grapple Hook Hero free?
Grapple Hook Hero is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sling Glider free?
Sling Glider is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Grapple Hook Hero or Sling Glider have ads?
Grapple Hook Hero shows ads; Sling Glider does not.
Which is updated more often, Grapple Hook Hero or Sling Glider?
Grapple Hook Hero ships an update every 6 weeks, and Sling Glider every 6 days. Most recently, Grapple Hook Hero was updated on October 28, 2026 and Sling Glider on October 29, 2026.

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