Comparison

"HOOK" vs Hide & Seek 2D

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

"HOOK"

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
Currently charting
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"Hook" is a minimal, relaxing puzzle game. Your goal is to remove all the hooks from the board by using various game mechanics that you'll discover along the way. My game is designed to be played without any pressure or stress. There is no ads, no time restrictions or scores. So just chill and enjoy 60 ( and more coming ) levels while listening to a calming soundtrack made by Wojciech Wasiak. - Minimalistic - Relaxing - Simple - Zen - No ads - Dark Mode - Cloud Saves - Made by a solo developer - Can be played offline - Great meditative, ambient soundtrack - 2 milion downloads worldwide Feel free to check out my other games at https://www.rainbowtrain.eu/

About

Hide & Seek 2D

Experience the classic game of hide and seek in a fast-paced, top-down multiplayer format. Hide from the seeker or hunt them down, race to the base to stay safe, and play with friends online or offline against bots. Customize your character and earn daily rewards.

Highlights
  • Multiplayer hide and seek
  • Offline bot mode
  • Race to the base mechanic
  • Multiple themed maps
  • Character customization
  • Daily rewards and quests
Features
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Ready or not — here they come! Hide & Seek 2D turns the playground classic into a fast top-down multiplayer game you can play anywhere. HIDE OR SEEK Every round flips the roles. Hide in cupboards, bushes and lockers and hold your nerve while the seeker sweeps the map — or become the seeker and hunt everyone down before the timer runs out. RUN FOR THE BASE Getting spotted isn't the end. Sprint for the base and tag it before the seeker reaches you, and you're safe. It's the moment every round is built around. PLAY WITH FRIENDS Create a room, share the six-character code, and your friends join in seconds. Two to six players, three to five rounds, your rules. PLAY OFFLINE TOO No internet? No problem. Take on smart bots across three difficulty levels — the full game works without a connection. SEVEN MAPS, TEN CHARACTERS Big House, City Park, School, Shopping Mall, Pirate Ship, Haunted Castle and Funfair, each with its own hiding spots. Unlock characters, frames, trails and emotes to show your style. DAILY REWARDS AND SEASONS Log in for daily coins, complete daily and weekly quests, and climb the season tournament for bigger rewards. Simple to learn. Hard to stay hidden. Privacy Policy: https://cottony-birth-796.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-for-Hide-And-Seek-3ca73238554780b0bab6e2fd719dfbbf Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

"HOOK"4 screens
Hide & Seek 2D4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Hide & Seek 2D at Free against "HOOK"'s $2.99. Hide & Seek 2D also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 5 months). "HOOK"'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On rating there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Hide & Seek 2D is free to download; "HOOK" costs $2.99 up front. Hide & Seek 2D sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. "HOOK" asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Hide & Seek 2D holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: "HOOK" has 533 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

"HOOK" ships an update every 5 months, Hide & Seek 2D daily. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
"HOOK" versus Hide & Seek 2D: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter"HOOK"Hide & Seek 2D
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (533 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews94.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings533 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsDaily — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#139 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size216 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMaciej TargoniSait Cihaner

Bugs and requests

"HOOK"

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Game gets stuck on startup screen
  • No ability to save progress

Requested features

5 requests
  • More levels
  • Dark mode
  • Ability to disable audio
  • Level editor
  • Additional puzzle mechanics

Hide & Seek 2D

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

"HOOK"

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Hide & Seek 2D

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Premium$4.997 Days
  • Annual Premium$39.991 Year
One-time8
  • 100 Coins$0.49
  • 330 Coins$0.99
  • 800 Coins$1.99
Show 5 more
  • 190 Gems$3.99
  • 1800 Coins$4.99
  • 410 Gems$7.99
  • 1100 Gems$19.99
  • 2400 Gems$39.99

Questions

Is "HOOK" free?
"HOOK" costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hide & Seek 2D free?
Hide & Seek 2D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, "HOOK" or Hide & Seek 2D?
Hide & Seek 2D is rated higher. "HOOK" averages 4.8 out of 5 from 533 ratings, while Hide & Seek 2D averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do "HOOK" or Hide & Seek 2D have ads?
Hide & Seek 2D shows ads; "HOOK" does not.
Which is updated more often, "HOOK" or Hide & Seek 2D?
"HOOK" ships an update every 5 months, and Hide & Seek 2D daily. Most recently, "HOOK" was updated on November 11, 2026 and Hide & Seek 2D on October 31, 2026.

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