# "HOOK" vs Dissembler

The clearest difference is monetization model: "HOOK" at free against Dissembler's paid. Dissembler's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

"HOOK" costs $2.99 and Dissembler $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 4.8 for Dissembler. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 509 and 1.5K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 95% of "HOOK"'s written reviews are positive against 91% of Dissembler's.

"HOOK" ships an update every 5 months, Dissembler every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | "HOOK" | Dissembler |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | $2.99 |
| Rating | [4.8 (509 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hook/id956794130/reviews) | [4.8 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dissembler/id1293516048/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 509 | **1.5K** |
| Positive reviews | **94.8% of reviews** | 91.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #81 | **#59** |
| Size | 216 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Maciej Targoni](https://appshunter.io/developer/495165602) | [Shape Shop Pty Ltd atf Shape Shop Trust](https://appshunter.io/developer/1790758342) |

## What reviewers say

### "HOOK"

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

**Currently charting:** #81 Top Paid · Family, #173 Top Paid · Puzzle (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


### Dissembler

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dissembler/id1293516048)

**Currently charting:** #59 Top Paid · Family, #137 Top Paid · Puzzle (US App Store)

A minimalist puzzle game where you flip tiles to match colors and make them disappear. The goal is to clear the entire board, requiring careful planning and abstract thinking. Enjoy handcrafted puzzles with a relaxing soundtrack and daily challenges.

**Highlights:** Tile-flipping color matching, Hand-crafted abstract puzzles, Relaxing minimalist design, Original soundtrack, Daily puzzles with solutions, Infinite mode with leaderboards, Color-blind mode

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🤯 Mind blowing
- 👍 Sophisticated and intellectual
- 🎮 Great fun
- 🎨 Cute and simple
- 🧠 Challenging but satisfying

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 Infinite mode lacks strategy
- 🤯 Puzzles can be very difficult
- 💤 Monotonous gameplay
- 🔍 Lack of hints or guidance

**Reported bugs**

- Audio issues
- Screen rotation problems

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Haptic feedback for tile clicks
- Challenge mode with move limits
- Randomly generated puzzles


## Frequently asked questions

### Is "HOOK" free?

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

### Is Dissembler free?

Dissembler costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, "HOOK" or Dissembler?

"HOOK" and Dissembler are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 509 and 1.5K ratings respectively.

### Do "HOOK" or Dissembler have ads?

Neither "HOOK" nor Dissembler shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, "HOOK" or Dissembler?

"HOOK" ships an update every 5 months, and Dissembler every 2 months. Most recently, "HOOK" was updated on September 24, 2026 and Dissembler on September 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, "HOOK" or Dissembler?

"HOOK" currently peaks at #81 in the App Store charts, and Dissembler at #59. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*