# "HOOK" vs Scalak

The clearest difference is update cadence: Scalak at weekly against "HOOK"'s every 5 months. Scalak also leads on ratings volume (4.4K vs 529) and price ($1.99 vs $2.99). On rating, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

"HOOK" costs $2.99 and Scalak $1.99 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 Scalak. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scalak has 4.4K ratings behind it against 529, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 95% of "HOOK"'s written reviews are positive against 91% of Scalak's.

"HOOK" ships an update every 5 months, Scalak weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | "HOOK" | Scalak |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **$1.99** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (529 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hook/id956794130/reviews)** | [4.8 (4.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scalak/id1335784091/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 529 | **4.4K** |
| Positive reviews | **94.8% of reviews** | 90.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Size | 216 MB | 442 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) | [Michal Pawlowski](https://appshunter.io/developer/878197116) |

## 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


### Scalak

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scalak/id1335784091)

Engage your mind with a relaxing puzzle game where you match shapes and find patterns to fill intricate figures. Enjoy a unique and evolving game flow across 90 levels designed for fun and mental stimulation.

**Highlights:** Fill up figures, Match shapes, Find patterns, Spatial awareness challenges, Logical thinking, 90 levels, Evolving game flow

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Beautiful visuals
- 👍 Simple and intuitive interface
- 🧠 Challenging yet satisfying puzzles
- 🎶 Relaxing background music
- ⏱️ Good progression of difficulty

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🐛 Occasional glitches or bugs
- 💤 Levels can be completed too quickly

**Reported bugs**

- Puzzle 44 reported as unsolvable
- Controls not syncing properly with touch input

**Requested features**

- More levels and content
- Ability to save progress mid-level
- Option to change background color


## Frequently asked questions

### Is "HOOK" free?

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

### Is Scalak free?

Scalak costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

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

"HOOK" is rated higher. "HOOK" averages 4.8 out of 5 from 529 ratings, while Scalak averages 4.8 from 4.4K ratings.

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

Neither "HOOK" nor Scalak shows ads.

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

"HOOK" ships an update every 5 months, and Scalak weekly. Most recently, "HOOK" was updated on October 24, 2026 and Scalak on October 25, 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.*