# "HOOK" vs Cosmic Express

The clearest difference is update cadence: Cosmic Express at every 3 weeks against "HOOK"'s every 5 months. Cosmic Express also leads on iOS requirement (6.0 vs 13.0). "HOOK"'s advantage is price ($2.99 vs $5.99). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

"HOOK" costs $2.99 and Cosmic Express $5.99 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 4.8 for Cosmic Express. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 530 and 198 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 95% of "HOOK"'s written reviews are positive against 91% of Cosmic Express's.

"HOOK" ships an update every 5 months, Cosmic Express every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | "HOOK" | Cosmic Express |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$2.99** | $5.99 |
| Rating | **[4.8 (530 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hook/id956794130/reviews)** | [4.8 (198 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cosmic-express/id1152474226/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **530** | 198 |
| Positive reviews | **94.8% of reviews** | 90.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Size | 216 MB | 196 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **6.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Maciej Targoni](https://appshunter.io/developer/495165602) | [Draknek Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/482086711) |

## 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


### Cosmic Express

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cosmic-express/id1152474226)

Plan intricate train routes for a quirky space colony in this challenging puzzle game. Navigate hundreds of levels filled with cute aliens and increasingly difficult scenarios. Enjoy hours of engaging, frustrating fun without any in-app purchases or ads.

**Highlights:** Train route planning puzzles, Hundreds of levels, Cute alien characters, Challenging gameplay, No in-app purchases, No ads

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🧩 Elegant and challenging puzzle design
- 🎨 Beautiful minimalist graphics and cute aesthetic
- 😄 Clever humor through visual design without narrative
- ⏱️ No ads or intrusive monetization
- 🎮 Simple controls with deep gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😤 Extremely steep difficulty spike early on
- 🔥 Can be frustratingly difficult for casual players
- 🎲 Difficulty progression feels somewhat random
- ❌ No hint system or solution guides available
- ⏳ Some puzzles require hours to solve

**Reported bugs**

- Delphinus 6 cannot achieve gold star despite correct solutions
- Accidental purchases through scrolling (multiple reports)
- Duplicate billing for already purchased app

**Requested features**

- Level editor mode to create and share custom puzzles
- Hint system or optional solution guides
- More levels or sequel content
- Different editing mode for easier track deletion/modification


## Frequently asked questions

### Is "HOOK" free?

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

### Is Cosmic Express free?

Cosmic Express costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, "HOOK" or Cosmic Express?

"HOOK" is rated higher. "HOOK" averages 4.8 out of 5 from 530 ratings, while Cosmic Express averages 4.8 from 198 ratings.

### Do "HOOK" or Cosmic Express have ads?

Neither "HOOK" nor Cosmic Express shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, "HOOK" or Cosmic Express?

"HOOK" ships an update every 5 months, and Cosmic Express every 3 weeks. Most recently, "HOOK" was updated on November 6, 2026 and Cosmic Express 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.*