Comparison

SkySet vs Hook Chain

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

Head to head
About

SkySet

Features
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SkySet is a strategic card game inspired by low-score games such as Polish poker, card golf and Skyjo. The goal is simple: finish the game with the lowest possible score. Reveal your cards, swap them at the right time, take risks, block your opponent and build the best grid before the round ends. A complete card game, not a score sheet Play directly on iPhone or iPad without physical cards. SkySet provides a complete experience designed for mobile play. Solo mode Play against the app and improve your strategy round after round. Two-player mode Play with another person on the same device. This local mode is designed for real two-player games around a table. Face-to-face mode Sit opposite each other and naturally share the same iPhone or iPad. Side-by-side mode Perfect for two players sitting next to each other and playing on the same screen. Why play SkySet? - Fast and strategic rounds - Easy-to-understand rules - Tension at every card swap - Solo play - Local two-player mode - Designed for iPhone and iPad - Modern and dynamic visual identity If you enjoy family card games, grid-based games, accessible strategy, Polish poker, card golf or mechanics popularized by Skyjo, SkySet is made for you. SkySet is an independent game. It is not an official Skyjo app and is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by Magilano or any board game publisher.

About

Hook Chain

Features
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Pull matching cubes, create satisfying chains, and clear every colorful pattern! Plan each move carefully, keep your slots open, and find the best order to clear the board. New challenges appear as you progress, including mystery cubes, giant blocks, locks and keys, wheel barriers, cube cannons, and more. Think ahead, master every mechanic, and complete increasingly challenging levels!

Screenshots

SkySet4 screens
Hook Chain4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Hook Chain at none against SkySet's shown. SkySet's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 10 days). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. SkySet sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Hook Chain sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SkySet ships an update every 4 days, Hook Chain every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
SkySet versus Hook Chain: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSkySetHook Chain
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 days โ€” betterEvery 10 days
AdsYesNo โ€” better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size67 MB272 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLionel ForgetCLOUDPOP

In-app purchases

1 purchases

SkySet

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$8.99
7 purchases

Hook Chain

One-time7
  • Coin Pack 01$1.99
  • Coin Pack 02$7.99
  • No Ads$7.99
Show 4 more
  • Coin Pack 03$14.99
  • Coin Pack 04$29.99
  • Coin Pack 05$54.99
  • Coin Pack 06$99.99

Questions

Is SkySet free?
SkySet is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hook Chain free?
Hook Chain is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SkySet or Hook Chain have ads?
SkySet shows ads; Hook Chain does not.
Which is updated more often, SkySet or Hook Chain?
SkySet ships an update every 4 days, and Hook Chain every 10 days. Most recently, SkySet was updated on October 20, 2026 and Hook Chain on October 13, 2026.

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