# LYNE vs "HOOK"

The clearest difference is monetization model: "HOOK" at free against LYNE's paid. "HOOK" also leads on ratings volume (509 vs 152) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). LYNE's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 months) and chart position (#54 vs unranked). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

LYNE costs $2.99 and "HOOK" $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for LYNE against 4.8 for "HOOK". Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 152 and 509 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 95% and 95% positive.

LYNE ships an update every 2 weeks, "HOOK" every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LYNE | "HOOK" |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | $2.99 |
| Rating | **[4.9 (152 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lyne/id731753333/reviews)** | [4.8 (509 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hook/id956794130/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 152 | **509** |
| Positive reviews | 94.7% of reviews | **94.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#54** | — |
| Size | 149 MB | 216 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Thomas Bowker](https://appshunter.io/developer/569404281) | [Maciej Targoni](https://appshunter.io/developer/495165602) |

## What reviewers say

### LYNE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lyne/id731753333)

**Currently charting:** #54 Top Paid · Board, #154 Top Paid · Puzzle (US App Store)

This minimalist puzzle game offers a calming yet challenging experience. Connect shapes and fill the board with interflowing paths. Enjoy hundreds of pre-built puzzles or daily procedurally-generated challenges.

**Highlights:** Hundreds of pre-built puzzles, Daily procedurally-generated puzzles, Slick, intuitive interface, Soothing dynamic audio, Unlockable color palettes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Soothing and relaxing experience
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to learn gameplay
- 🧠 Challenging puzzles that stimulate the mind
- 💎 Elegant and minimalist design
- 🎨 Customizable color palettes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Decrease in puzzle quantity in recent updates
- 📱 Small screen format not ideal for mobile play
- 🔄 Frustration with progress being reset
- 🕰️ Slow loading times

**Reported bugs**

- Progress being reset after updates
- Compatibility issues with newer devices

**Requested features**

- Bring back the old format with more puzzles per day
- Larger screen format for better visibility
- More advanced or difficult puzzle sets
- Ability to save and resume progress


### "HOOK"

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hook/id956794130)

A tranquil puzzle game where you strategically remove hooks from a board. Enjoy a stress-free experience with no ads, time limits, or scores. Discover new mechanics across numerous levels with a calming soundtrack.

**Highlights:** Minimalist design, Relaxing gameplay, No ads or time restrictions, 60+ levels, Calming soundtrack, Dark Mode, Cloud Saves

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Relaxing and challenging
- 🎨 Elegant and minimalistic design
- 🎶 Calming background music
- 💡 Unique puzzle mechanics
- 🧠 Mentally stimulating

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Difficult to see overlapping elements
- 🔚 Not enough levels

**Reported bugs**

- Game gets stuck on startup screen
- No ability to save progress

**Requested features**

- More levels
- Dark mode
- Ability to disable audio
- Level editor
- Additional puzzle mechanics


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LYNE free?

LYNE costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is "HOOK" free?

"HOOK" costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, LYNE or "HOOK"?

LYNE is rated higher. LYNE averages 4.9 out of 5 from 152 ratings, while "HOOK" averages 4.8 from 509 ratings.

### Do LYNE or "HOOK" have ads?

Neither LYNE nor "HOOK" shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, LYNE or "HOOK"?

LYNE ships an update every 2 weeks, and "HOOK" every 5 months. Most recently, LYNE was updated on September 21, 2026 and "HOOK" on September 22, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*