"HOOK" vs [the Sequence]
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
![[the Sequence]](https://cdn3.appshunter.io/i/Purple118/54ab269cf144bed85746a3dd70e161c2/AppIcon-1x_U007emarketing-85-220-0-8.png/640x0w.webp "[the Sequence]")
"HOOK"
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.
- Minimalist design
- Relaxing gameplay
- No ads or time restrictions
- 60+ levels
- Calming soundtrack
- Dark Mode
- Cloud Saves
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"Hook" is a minimal, relaxing puzzle game. Your goal is to remove all the hooks from the board by using various game mechanics that you'll discover along the way. My game is designed to be played without any pressure or stress. There is no ads, no time restrictions or scores. So just chill and enjoy 60 ( and more coming ) levels while listening to a calming soundtrack made by Wojciech Wasiak. - Minimalistic - Relaxing - Simple - Zen - No ads - Dark Mode - Cloud Saves - Made by a solo developer - Can be played offline - Great meditative, ambient soundtrack - 2 milion downloads worldwide Feel free to check out my other games at https://www.rainbowtrain.eu/
[the Sequence]
Engage in a unique puzzle game where you construct sequences using special modules to transfer binary cells. Solve 72 levels with varying complexity, offering a challenge for both puzzle enthusiasts and casual players.
- Build sequences with special modules
- Transfer binary cells
- Solve 72 challenging levels
- Variety of levels and modules
- Sandbox mode
- Minimalistic graphics
- Futuristic sound and ambient music
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the Sequence is a unique puzzle game. Build a sequence using special modules to transfer binary cell. Find solutions to solve 72 levels with simple and complex structure. Are you ready for a challenge? "The best part of Sequence is that the design is spot-on for puzzle fanatics and casual fans alike." - TouchArcade "Finding the right sequence is harder than it looks." - AppAdvice "The Sequence is a unique spin on the mobile puzzler." - Gamezebo the Sequence features: - Variety of different levels to beat - Several kinds of modules - Sandbox mode - Stylish minimalistic graphics - Futuristic sound - Smooth ambient music - Provides a great challenge experience for players. - No IAP - No ADs
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: "HOOK" at free against [the Sequence]'s paid. "HOOK" also leads on chart position (#88 vs unranked). [the Sequence]'s advantage is update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 5 months) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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
"HOOK" costs $2.99 and [the Sequence] $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 — 4.8 for "HOOK" against 4.9 for [the Sequence]. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 509 and 244 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 95% of "HOOK"'s written reviews are positive against 96% of [the Sequence]'s.
"HOOK" ships an update every 5 months, [the Sequence] every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | "HOOK" | [the Sequence] |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | $2.99 |
| Rating | 4.8 (509 ratings) | 4.9 (244 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 94.8% of reviews | 96.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 509 — better | 244 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 4 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #88 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 9.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 216 MB | 121 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Maciej Targoni | Maxim Urusov |
Customer experience
"HOOK"
[the Sequence]
User reviews
"HOOK"
From 509 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Relaxing and challenging
- 🎨 Elegant and minimalistic design
- 🎶 Calming background music
- 💡 Unique puzzle mechanics
- 🧠 Mentally stimulating
Room to improve
- 🔍 Difficult to see overlapping elements
- 🔚 Not enough levels
[the Sequence]
From 244 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Awesome game
- 🚀 Challenging and engaging puzzles
- 💡 Unique and innovative gameplay
- 👍 Clean and polished design
- 👍 Great value for money
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional compatibility issues
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 💡 Could use more levels/content
- 💡 Hint system could be improved
Bugs and requests
"HOOK"
Reported bugs
2 issues- Game gets stuck on startup screen
- No ability to save progress
Requested features
5 requests- More levels
- Dark mode
- Ability to disable audio
- Level editor
- Additional puzzle mechanics
[the Sequence]
Reported bugs
2 issues- Initialization errors on some devices
- Inability to drag and drop movements in build mode on certain devices
Requested features
4 requests- Sandbox mode to create custom puzzles
- More background music options
- Single-step mode for better understanding of solutions
- Option to reset save data
In-app purchases
"HOOK"
No in-app purchases
[the Sequence]
No in-app purchases
