# "HOOK" vs Kids Learn to Read

The clearest difference is review sentiment: "HOOK" at 95% against Kids Learn to Read's 22%. "HOOK" also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.7) and monetization model (free vs paid). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

"HOOK" holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: "HOOK" has 530 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 95% of "HOOK"'s written reviews are positive against 22% of Kids Learn to Read's.

"HOOK" ships an update every 5 months, Kids Learn to Read every 3 months. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | "HOOK" | Kids Learn to Read |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | $2.99 |
| Rating | **[4.8 (530 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hook/id956794130/reviews)** | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kids-learn-to-read/id1054345604/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **530** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **94.8% of reviews** | 22.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Size | 216 MB | 72 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Maciej Targoni](https://appshunter.io/developer/495165602) | [Intellijoy](https://appshunter.io/developer/471989881) |

## What reviewers say

### "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


### Kids Learn to Read

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kids-learn-to-read/id1054345604)

This game helps preschool children learn to read by blending sounds, forming words, and identifying spoken words. It features six engaging sections with positive reinforcement to encourage learning.

**Highlights:** Blend letter sounds into words, Read and form simple words, Identify spoken words, Learn word families, Positive reinforcement, Interactive game sections

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is "HOOK" free?

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

### Is Kids Learn to Read free?

Kids Learn to Read costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, "HOOK" or Kids Learn to Read?

"HOOK" is rated higher. "HOOK" averages 4.8 out of 5 from 530 ratings, while Kids Learn to Read averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do "HOOK" or Kids Learn to Read have ads?

Neither "HOOK" nor Kids Learn to Read shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, "HOOK" or Kids Learn to Read?

"HOOK" ships an update every 5 months, and Kids Learn to Read every 3 months. Most recently, "HOOK" was updated on November 6, 2026 and Kids Learn to Read on November 6, 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.*