# "HOOK" vs [the Sequence]

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.

"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.

## The numbers

| Metric | "HOOK" | [the Sequence] |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | $2.99 |
| Rating | [4.8 (509 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hook/id956794130/reviews) | **[4.9 (244 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-sequence/id1035217840/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **509** | 244 |
| Positive reviews | 94.8% of reviews | **96.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#88** | — |
| Size | 216 MB | 121 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Maciej Targoni](https://appshunter.io/developer/495165602) | [Maxim Urusov](https://appshunter.io/developer/827886412) |

## What reviewers say

### "HOOK"

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

**Currently charting:** #88 Top Paid · Family (US App Store)

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


### [the Sequence]

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-sequence/id1035217840)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Awesome game
- 🚀 Challenging and engaging puzzles
- 💡 Unique and innovative gameplay
- 👍 Clean and polished design
- 👍 Great value for money

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional compatibility issues
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 💡 Could use more levels/content
- 💡 Hint system could be improved

**Reported bugs**

- Initialization errors on some devices
- Inability to drag and drop movements in build mode on certain devices

**Requested features**

- Sandbox mode to create custom puzzles
- More background music options
- Single-step mode for better understanding of solutions
- Option to reset save data


## Frequently asked questions

### Is "HOOK" free?

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

### Is [the Sequence] free?

[the Sequence] costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, "HOOK" or [the Sequence]?

[the Sequence] is rated higher. "HOOK" averages 4.8 out of 5 from 509 ratings, while [the Sequence] averages 4.9 from 244 ratings.

### Do "HOOK" or [the Sequence] have ads?

Neither "HOOK" nor [the Sequence] shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, "HOOK" or [the Sequence]?

"HOOK" ships an update every 5 months, and [the Sequence] every 4 weeks. Most recently, "HOOK" was updated on September 30, 2026 and [the Sequence] on September 27, 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.*