"HOOK" vs Swapperoo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
"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.
- Minimalist design
- Relaxing gameplay
- No ads or time restrictions
- 60+ levels
- Calming soundtrack
- Dark Mode
- Cloud Saves
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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/
Swapperoo
A strategic puzzle game where you match three tiles of the same color by tapping arrows to move them. Navigate challenging objectives and unique board manipulations to succeed. Offers numerous stages, challenges, and an endless mode for extended gameplay.
- Arrow-based tile movement
- Match 3 tiles of the same color
- Challenging objectives (chasing tiles, timed matches)
- 38 freeform stages
- 75 unique challenges
- Endless mode
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Swapperoo - the friendly puzzle game intent on your defeat. *New: the INFINITY update - Endless, Gauntlet and Timed Gauntlet modes! "incredibly clever, deeply strategic, has an inviting visual style that begs to be interacted with, and is just plain fun." Touch Arcade, 5 stars ***** The rules are simple: tap an arrow to move it in the direction it faces. Make a row of 3 tiles of the same color and the tiles disappear. If that sounds too easy, don't worry - you'll find yourself in situations that require clever manipulation of the game board. There's an assortment of objectives to keep you on your toes: tiles that chase you, tiles that must be matched within a few moves, tiles that must be protected, and lots more. As well as 38 freeform stages which play out differently every time, we have created 75 challenges with unique solutions and an endless mode, so the game is crammed with content to keep you busy! Crafted with care for your phone and tablet by the creators of the Quell puzzle trilogy. Thanks! Joe and Lewis (Fallen Tree Games).
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: "HOOK" at 4.8 against Swapperoo's 4.2. "HOOK" also leads on review sentiment (95% vs 66%) and ratings volume (509 vs 92). Swapperoo's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
"HOOK" costs $2.99 and Swapperoo $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 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: "HOOK" has 509 ratings behind it against 92, 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 66% of Swapperoo's.
"HOOK" ships an update every 5 months, Swapperoo every 4 months. Both last shipped on October 11, 2026.
| Parameter | "HOOK" | Swapperoo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | $2.99 |
| Rating | 4.8 (509 ratings) — better | 4.2 (92 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 94.8% of reviews — better | 65.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 509 — better | 92 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 4 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | #131 — better | #140 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 8.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 216 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Maciej Targoni | Fallen Tree Games Ltd |
Customer experience
"HOOK"
Swapperoo
User reviews
"HOOK"
From 509 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Relaxing and challenging
- 🎨 Elegant and minimalistic design
- 🎶 Calming background music
- 💡 Unique puzzle mechanics
- 🧠 Mentally stimulating
Room to improve
- 🔍 Difficult to see overlapping elements
- 🔚 Not enough levels
Swapperoo
From 92 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🎮 Addictive and engaging gameplay
- 🎨 Beautiful, elegant visual design
- 🎵 Excellent soundtrack with jazz music
- 💰 Fair premium pricing with no IAP
- 🧠 Strategic depth requiring planning ahead
Room to improve
- 🔋 Severe battery drain issues
- 🌡️ Device overheating during gameplay
- 🎲 Excessive randomness in later levels
- ⏰ Overly strict time limits on some levels
- 😤 Frustrating difficulty spikes
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
Swapperoo
Reported bugs
8 issues- Skulls explode despite power-up extending time
- Power-ups disappear when resuming gauntlet mode
- App crashes and won't open
- Unable to delete or reinstall app
- Progress lost after app minimization
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- Game freezes completely
- Partial download leaving app non-functional
- Level progression stuck at certain points (Z3)
Requested features
11 requests- More levels and content updates
- Colorblind mode with alternative colors/textures
- Adjustable timer difficulty settings
- More music tracks to reduce repetition
- Undo button functionality
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- Multiplier effects for chain matches
- Bonus card accumulation system
- Very Hard difficulty tier
- Better power-up explanation and visibility
- Lower sound effects volume option
- Battery optimization improvements
In-app purchases
"HOOK"
No in-app purchases
Swapperoo
No in-app purchases
