# "HOOK" vs Ouros

The clearest difference is monetization model: "HOOK" at free against Ouros's paid. "HOOK" also leads on chart position (#193 vs unranked) and ratings volume (509 vs 82). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

"HOOK" costs $2.99 and Ouros $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 4.9 for Ouros. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: "HOOK" has 509 ratings behind it against 82, 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 90% of Ouros's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | "HOOK" | Ouros |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | $2.99 |
| Rating | [4.8 (509 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hook/id956794130/reviews) | **[4.9 (82 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ouros/id6475737476/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **509** | 82 |
| Positive reviews | **94.8% of reviews** | 90.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#193** | — |
| Size | 216 MB | 138 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Maciej Targoni](https://appshunter.io/developer/495165602) | [Michael Kamm](https://appshunter.io/developer/1504129596) |

## What reviewers say

### "HOOK"

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

**Currently charting:** #193 Top Paid · Family (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


### Ouros

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ouros/id6475737476)

A relaxing puzzle game where you manipulate curves to match targets in a serene environment. Discover the mathematical beauty of shapes with over 120 handcrafted levels. Enjoy a fluid, stress-free experience with intuitive controls and dynamic visuals.

**Highlights:** Original spline-based control scheme, Lush visuals and dynamic soundscapes, Flexible level progression and hint system, Intuitive multi-touch controls, Fluid gameplay without timers or scores

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Gorgeous visuals and art direction
- 🎶 Beautiful music and sound design
- 🧠 Intellectually challenging and clever puzzles
- 🧘 Relaxing and calming gameplay experience
- 👍 Smooth introduction of new concepts and mechanics

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏳ Too short for the price
- 📱 Landscape mode only (inconvenient for some)
- 🔊 Sound/SFX not working for some users
- ❓ Lack of clear instructions for some
- 🎛️ Constant 'bongs' can be distracting

**Reported bugs**

- Sound/SFX not working on iPhone
- Numbers are sideways in portrait mode
- Issue getting into corners with no running room on iPad

**Requested features**

- Add more levels
- Add Watch support
- Allow playing own music in the background
- Option to change orientation to portrait mode
- iCloud sync for progress across devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is "HOOK" free?

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

### Is Ouros free?

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

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

Ouros is rated higher. "HOOK" averages 4.8 out of 5 from 509 ratings, while Ouros averages 4.9 from 82 ratings.

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

Neither "HOOK" nor Ouros shows ads.

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

"HOOK" ships an update every 5 months, and Ouros every 5 months. Most recently, "HOOK" was updated on October 13, 2026 and Ouros on October 12, 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.*