# "HOOK" vs Swapperoo

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.

"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.

## The numbers

| Metric | "HOOK" | Swapperoo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | $2.99 |
| Rating | **[4.8 (509 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hook/id956794130/reviews)** | [4.2 (92 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swapperoo/id999771588/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **509** | 92 |
| Positive reviews | **94.8% of reviews** | 65.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 4 months** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#145** | #154 |
| Size | 216 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Maciej Targoni](https://appshunter.io/developer/495165602) | [Fallen Tree Games Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/383027160) |

## What reviewers say

### "HOOK"

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

**Currently charting:** #145 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


### Swapperoo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swapperoo/id999771588)

**Currently charting:** #154 Top Paid · Family (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Addictive and engaging gameplay
- 🎨 Beautiful, elegant visual design
- 🎵 Excellent soundtrack with jazz music
- 💰 Fair premium pricing with no IAP
- 🧠 Strategic depth requiring planning ahead

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔋 Severe battery drain issues
- 🌡️ Device overheating during gameplay
- 🎲 Excessive randomness in later levels
- ⏰ Overly strict time limits on some levels
- 😤 Frustrating difficulty spikes

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- More levels and content updates
- Colorblind mode with alternative colors/textures
- Adjustable timer difficulty settings
- More music tracks to reduce repetition
- Undo button functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is "HOOK" free?

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

### Is Swapperoo free?

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

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

"HOOK" is rated higher. "HOOK" averages 4.8 out of 5 from 509 ratings, while Swapperoo averages 4.2 from 92 ratings.

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

Neither "HOOK" nor Swapperoo shows ads.

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

"HOOK" ships an update every 5 months, and Swapperoo every 4 months. Most recently, "HOOK" was updated on October 11, 2026 and Swapperoo on October 11, 2026.

### Which is more popular, "HOOK" or Swapperoo?

"HOOK" currently peaks at #145 in the App Store charts, and Swapperoo at #154. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*