# "HOOK" vs Spring Falls

"HOOK" and Spring Falls both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 95% of "HOOK"'s written reviews are positive against 80% of Spring Falls's. "HOOK" also leads on ratings volume (509 vs 51) and price ($2.99 vs $3.99). Spring Falls's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). On rating, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

"HOOK" costs $2.99 and Spring Falls $3.99 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 4.7 for Spring Falls. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: "HOOK" has 509 ratings behind it against 51, 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 80% of Spring Falls's.

"HOOK" ships an update every 5 months, Spring Falls every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 22, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | "HOOK" | Spring Falls |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$2.99** | $3.99 |
| Rating | **[4.8 (509 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hook/id956794130/reviews)** | [4.7 (51 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spring-falls/id1477263629/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **509** | 51 |
| Positive reviews | **94.8% of reviews** | 80.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Size | 216 MB | 106 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Maciej Targoni](https://appshunter.io/developer/495165602) | [Sparse Game Development Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1455674504) |

## 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


### Spring Falls

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spring-falls/id1477263629)

A tranquil puzzle game where players manipulate the landscape to guide water flow and cultivate wildflowers. Experience a meditative journey down a peaceful mountainside with soft visuals and an ambient soundtrack.

**Highlights:** Water flow manipulation, Wildflower cultivation, 60 hand-crafted levels, Meditative experience, Ambient soundtrack, Portrait and landscape support

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is "HOOK" free?

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

### Is Spring Falls free?

Spring Falls costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, "HOOK" or Spring Falls?

"HOOK" is rated higher. "HOOK" averages 4.8 out of 5 from 509 ratings, while Spring Falls averages 4.7 from 51 ratings.

### Do "HOOK" or Spring Falls have ads?

Neither "HOOK" nor Spring Falls shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, "HOOK" or Spring Falls?

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