# "HOOK" vs Quell Zen+

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: "HOOK" at none against Quell Zen+'s 5. "HOOK" also leads on update cadence (every 5 months vs every 21 months) and ratings volume (533 vs 142). Quell Zen+'s advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). On rating, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

"HOOK" costs $2.99 and Quell Zen+ $3.99 up front. Quell Zen+ sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. "HOOK" asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for "HOOK" against 5.0 for Quell Zen+. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 533 and 142 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 95% of "HOOK"'s written reviews are positive against 98% of Quell Zen+'s.

"HOOK" ships an update every 5 months, Quell Zen+ every 21 months. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | "HOOK" | Quell Zen+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$2.99** | $3.99 |
| Rating | [4.8 (533 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hook/id956794130/reviews) | **[5.0 (142 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quell-zen-plus/id1115633942/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **533** | 142 |
| Positive reviews | 94.8% of reviews | **97.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 months** | Every 21 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 216 MB | 96 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Maciej Targoni](https://appshunter.io/developer/495165602) | [Fallen Tree Games Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/383027160) |

## 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


### Quell Zen+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quell-zen-plus/id1115633942)

Guide raindrops through over 200 colorful mazes in this serene logic puzzle game. Experience evolving mechanics and atmospheric orchestral music. Uncover a touching narrative about a Japanese family.

**Highlights:** Over 200 logic challenges, Raindrop maze navigation, Atmospheric orchestral music, Evolving game mechanics, Serene and absorbing gameplay, Narrative-driven experience

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 50 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 150 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Jewel Detector | $1.99 | one-time |
| Super Rewind | $1.99 | one-time |
| Skeleton Key | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🧩 Engaging and well-designed puzzles
- 🎵 Beautiful and soothing soundtrack
- 🎨 Stunning visuals and graphics
- 😌 Relaxing and calming gameplay experience
- 🧠 Good mental exercise and brain challenge

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📱 App doesn't stay open in background - requires restart
- 🎵 Repetitive music across games in series
- 💰 Ads disrupt zen experience in free version
- 🎯 Inconsistent puzzle difficulty and complexity
- 🔍 Hidden items difficulty varies greatly

**Reported bugs**

- App doesn't remain open in background - requires restart each time
- Game initially appears to crash but actually functions normally

**Requested features**

- Additional new music tracks or custom music selection
- Tutorial with examples before difficult levels
- Ability to reset app and erase memory without losing purchases
- Tips and hints for finding gems and secret passages
- Behind-the-scenes content about game design and inspiration


## Frequently asked questions

### Is "HOOK" free?

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

### Is Quell Zen+ free?

Quell Zen+ costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, "HOOK" or Quell Zen+?

Quell Zen+ is rated higher. "HOOK" averages 4.8 out of 5 from 533 ratings, while Quell Zen+ averages 5.0 from 142 ratings.

### Do "HOOK" or Quell Zen+ have ads?

Neither "HOOK" nor Quell Zen+ shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, "HOOK" or Quell Zen+?

"HOOK" ships an update every 5 months, and Quell Zen+ every 21 months. Most recently, "HOOK" was updated on November 11, 2026 and Quell Zen+ 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.*