# "HOOK" vs SiNKR 2

The clearest difference is monetization model: "HOOK" at free against SiNKR 2's paid. "HOOK" also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and review sentiment (95% vs 84%). SiNKR 2's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 5 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

"HOOK" costs $2.99 and SiNKR 2 $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 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: "HOOK" has 509 ratings behind it against 80, 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 84% of SiNKR 2's.

"HOOK" ships an update every 5 months, SiNKR 2 every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | "HOOK" | SiNKR 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | $2.99 |
| Rating | **[4.8 (509 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hook/id956794130/reviews)** | [4.5 (80 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sinkr-2/id1368628973/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **509** | 80 |
| Positive reviews | **94.8% of reviews** | 84.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Size | 216 MB | 128 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Maciej Targoni](https://appshunter.io/developer/495165602) | [Wahler Digital LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1337351149) |

## 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


### SiNKR 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sinkr-2/id1368628973)

A minimalist puzzle game featuring hooks, pucks, and various contraptions in new layouts. It offers a relaxed experience with no scores or timers, allowing for multiple solutions and skippable levels.

**Highlights:** Minimalist puzzle gameplay, Hooks, pucks, and contraptions, New level layouts (spirals, symmetry), No scores, timers, or distractions, Multiple solutions and paths, Skippable levels, Ambient soundscape

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Game Controller support, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🧠 Great brain challenge
- 🧘 Relaxing and calming
- ✨ Deceptively simple yet delightful
- 🎶 Enjoyable piano soundscape
- 💡 Interesting and challenging puzzles

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤏 Too short
- ❓ No instructions provided
- 🤔 Not as hard as expected
- 🔄 Repetitive gameplay (similar to SINKR)
- 🤏 Limited challenging levels

**Reported bugs**

- Level 80 glitch (unsolvable)
- Round peg, square hole glitch (inconsistent behavior)
- Unplayable due to ungrated back button
- Incorrect hook recognition when overlapping

**Requested features**

- More levels
- More challenging levels
- A Sinkr3 version


## Frequently asked questions

### Is "HOOK" free?

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

### Is SiNKR 2 free?

SiNKR 2 costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, "HOOK" or SiNKR 2?

"HOOK" is rated higher. "HOOK" averages 4.8 out of 5 from 509 ratings, while SiNKR 2 averages 4.5 from 80 ratings.

### Do "HOOK" or SiNKR 2 have ads?

Neither "HOOK" nor SiNKR 2 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, "HOOK" or SiNKR 2?

"HOOK" ships an update every 5 months, and SiNKR 2 every 3 months. Most recently, "HOOK" was updated on October 18, 2026 and SiNKR 2 on October 17, 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.*