# "HOOK" vs Orixo

The clearest difference is price: Orixo at Free against "HOOK"'s $2.99. Orixo also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (4.2K vs 509). "HOOK"'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11) and ads (none vs shown). On rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Orixo is free to download; "HOOK" costs $2.99 up front. Orixo sells 8 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 4.7 for Orixo. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Orixo has 4.2K ratings behind it against 509, 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 85% of Orixo's.

"HOOK" ships an update every 5 months, Orixo every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | "HOOK" | Orixo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (509 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hook/id956794130/reviews)** | [4.7 (4.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orixo/id1449230416/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 509 | **4.2K** |
| Positive reviews | **94.8% of reviews** | 84.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 216 MB | 81 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) | [Logisk Studio Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/796814064) |

## 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


### Orixo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orixo/id1449230416)

Engage your mind with a unique puzzle game featuring hundreds of levels. Swipe to fill cells based on numbered instructions, navigating around existing filled cells. Enjoy a relaxing experience with beautiful visuals and a meditative soundtrack.

**Highlights:** Hundreds of hand-crafted puzzles, Relaxing and meditative soundtrack, Improves focus and creativity, Beautiful and immersive visuals, Cloud saving and achievements

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Portal Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Classic Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Buy Me a Coffee | $3.99 | one-time |
| Treat Me to Lunch | $7.99 | one-time |
| Support a Coding Session | $11.99 | one-time |
| Fund My Future Projects | $15.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Relaxing and calming experience
- 🧠 Challenging and mentally stimulating
- 💎 Elegant and minimalist design
- 🎶 Soothing background music
- 🔓 Unobtrusive ads with option to remove

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- 🔒 Hidden undo/restart controls
- 📱 Lack of landscape mode support
- 💰 Ads can be disruptive for some users

**Reported bugs**

- Ads not closing properly
- Levels not loading correctly on some devices

**Requested features**

- More level packs and increased difficulty
- Ability to keep undo/restart controls visible
- Cross-device progress sync


## Frequently asked questions

### Is "HOOK" free?

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

### Is Orixo free?

Orixo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

"HOOK" is rated higher. "HOOK" averages 4.8 out of 5 from 509 ratings, while Orixo averages 4.7 from 4.2K ratings.

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

Orixo shows ads; "HOOK" does not.

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

"HOOK" ships an update every 5 months, and Orixo every 2 months. Most recently, "HOOK" was updated on September 22, 2026 and Orixo on September 23, 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.*