# Hack RUN — Ever wanted to be a hacker? > Simulated hacking game using command prompts to uncover organizational secrets. (iPhone/iPad app by i273, LLC.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hack-run/id407678003 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [i273, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/369230538) - Category: Games, Entertainment, Puzzle, Strategy - Price: Free with in-app purchases (on sale, was $2.99) - Rating: 4.20/5 from 401 App Store ratings · 248 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 12+ - Requires: iOS 9.0 · 50 MB - Languages: American English, German (Germany) - Released: 2011-04-07 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hack-run/id407678003/reviews.md ## What is Hack RUN? Play Hack RUN! Hack your way into the heart of a mysterious organization to uncover their secrets. Hack RUN® is a game which uses 'old school' command prompts (like DOS or UNIX) that simulate a real operating system. Learn the commands of each system to help you navigate through your adventure. As you hack into their systems, you will learn about the organization and the people who work there. Read files and emails to find clues and riddles which will give you access to more accounts. Data found on their systems will help you learn about the motives of the organization, and how dark their plans can get. You may also discover dirty little secrets about the employees as well. Hacking into new accounts or discovering key information will increase your skill level. As you achieve your goals, you will move closer and closer to the final achievement; over 60 levels deep! It's time for a Hack RUN! Use the Apple TV companion app to enhance your game on the big screen! Apple Watch support! Now you can display the recent contents of the terminal on your watch, view your achievements and view tips and help. GAME CENTER SUPPORT: Earn achievements and compare your leaderboard score against other players. Stuck on a level? Just use the 'hint' or 'answer' commands to help you along. Make sure to play all FIVE games in this series! Play 'Hack RUN 2 - Hack ZERO', 'Hack Time', 'Hack NET' and 'Hack WATCH' after you complete this game! Great news! Hack RUN® has been featured in the App Store! We are thrilled Apple has given us this honor, and we hope you enjoy it as much as they do! "Great fun! - I just finished Hack RUN, what a great game! I'm a big fan of interactive fiction and this is a wonderful example of how the genre can be expanded and still be current." "BRILLIANT - This game is innovative, clever and a HUGE breath of fresh air..." "This is AWESOME!!! - This game us so cool that I stopped texting my girlfriend to play it haha :P" Hack RUN® is a game. It is not a tool or aid for learning how to hack into real computer systems. i273, LLC does not endorse hacking. ## Key features - Simulated command prompt interface - Uncover organizational secrets - Read files and emails for clues - Solve riddles and find clues - Over 60 levels of gameplay - Apple TV and Apple Watch support - Game Center achievements and leaderboards ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Unlock This One Answer | $0.99 | one-time | | Unlock All Answers | Free | one-time | ## What do users think of Hack RUN? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 🚀 Great game - 👍 Interesting and challenging - 🤖 Feels like real hacking - 💡 Unique concept - 👍 Fun and addictive - 💡 Clever use of terminal interface - 👍 Good storyline **Cons** - 🐛 Occasional crashes - 🐛 Bugs and glitches - 🤔 Confusing at times - 🤔 Lack of direction - 🤔 Difficult to pick up where left off - 🤔 Ending not as good as the rest **Commonly reported bugs** - Passwords not working as expected - Commands not recognized - Keyboard issues blocking gameplay - Progress reset after upgrading **Most requested features** - More levels and content - Ability to save progress - Improved tutorial or guidance - Support for multiple languages ## Recent user reviews (10 of 248) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hack-run/id407678003/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Love it! *2025-09-26* Great game! It occasionally crashed a couple times but never lost my progress. A few of the puzzles were very hard and I had to look up the answer, but definitely worth playing still. Fun storyline and great concept! ### 1/5 — PlS READ THIS😡 *2025-08-30, version 13.1.0* This game is terrible I was like hmm let me download it for fun and my screen started lagging and saying some creepy stuff like not on the text like on my SCREEN and then my phone shut down I got it fixed it before it could see my personal information but I’m never downloading a game like this ever EVER again😔 ### 5/5 — Its Awesome *2025-08-17, version 13.1.0* Its Awesome I Think I Am A Hacker. ### 1/5 — Don’t download this game *2025-08-09, version 13.1.0* I was just trying to play a nice game cause I thought it would be nice but no every time I try to **** type a **** command it goes and says unrecognizable command when it’s **** not it is a very **** readable command. This game just made me buy something. ### 5/5 — AMAZING abut I problem I can’t find out Alice password *2025-05-21, version 13.1.0* So she no bright so should have no problem getting her password ### 5/5 — How on earth do I start this game I got to lvl 3 but I have no idea what to do?? *2025-05-18, version 13.1.0* Looks really fun but need help starting ### 3/5 — Good game, but some things are broken. *2023-10-01* Audio clips don't play when they're supposed to (I did check my volume settings). This poses a problem when you need to listen to a voicemail to get necessary information. Fortunately, you can just play the voicemail and then use a walkthrough to get the info you need from it. ### 1/5 — Doesn’t work *2023-03-19, version 13.1.0* No menu options worked, couldn’t do any hints for direction just like all the links on the app didn’t work ### 3/5 — Should be illegal *2023-03-03, version 13.1.0* Should be illegal ### 5/5 — hacker *2022-09-19, version 13.1.0* Who do i hack my game can tell me please ## Frequently asked questions about Hack RUN ### What is Hack RUN? Hack RUN is a game that simulates hacking into a mysterious organization's systems. It uses 'old school' command prompts, similar to DOS or UNIX, to guide players through over 60 levels of adventure. The goal is to uncover secrets by reading files, emails, and solving riddles. ### How do I play Hack RUN? You play Hack RUN by interacting with simulated command prompts. You'll learn and use various commands to navigate through different systems, access files, and uncover clues. Reading data found on their systems will help you learn about the organization's motives and employees. ### Is Hack RUN a real hacking tool? No, Hack RUN is a game and is not a tool or aid for learning how to hack into real computer systems. It is a simulated experience designed for entertainment purposes only. ### What platforms is Hack RUN available on? Hack RUN is available on iOS devices and also features an Apple TV companion app for an enhanced big-screen experience. It also includes Apple Watch support for displaying terminal content, achievements, and help. ### How much does Hack RUN cost? Hack RUN is a paid application. While the description doesn't specify a price, it is listed as a premium game. There are also other games in the series that can be purchased separately. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 13.1.0 — 2019-11-07 > Minor bug fixes ### 13.0.0 — 2019-11-06 > Minor bug fixes ### 12.0.0 — 2018-11-29 > OUR BIGGEST UPDATE EVER! > We added The Lost Levels to the game! That's 20% more hacking - exclusively on the iPhone and iPad only! > Exclusive multimedia content only available on the iPhone and iPad! > Various game improvements to enhance your hacking experience. ### 11.1.1 — 2018-08-14 > Apple TV Support! Hack RUN can now be played on your iPhone/iPad and you can follow along with the companion TV app. > View exclusive BONUS content only available on Apple TV! > Follow your adventure on the big screen. > Note, you will still need an iPhone or iPad to play Hack RUN since the TV features are meant to be an enhancement to the game. ### 10.0.3 — 2018-04-16 > minor bug fixes ## Apps similar to Hack RUN | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Hacking Game HackBot](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hacking-game-hackbot/id1206361960) | 4.2 (875) | Free | Games | | [Hack Ex](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hack-ex/id927697384) | 4.6 (2,512) | Free | Games | | [vHack Revolutions: Hacker Game](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vhack-revolutions-hacker-game/id1464606057) | 4.4 (287) | Free | Games | | [Hack Computer](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hack-computer/id1562685723) | 4.7 (14,558) | Free | Games | | [Cylinders](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cylinders/id1123511564) | 4.2 (1,283) | Free | Games | | [Hackers - Join the Cyberwar!](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hackers-join-the-cyberwar/id1085131523) | 4.7 (1,463) | Free | Games | ## More apps by i273, LLC - [Hack RUN 2 - Hack ZERO](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hack-run-2-hack-zero/id432778305) - [Hack RUN 2 - Hack ZERO HD](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hack-run-2-hack-zero-hd/id437978188) - [Hack RUN 3 - Hack Time](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hack-run-3-hack-time/id482290578) - [Hack NET](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hack-net/id525331968) - [Hack RUN 4 - Hack NET HD](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hack-run-4-hack-net-hd/id525332234) All apps by i273, LLC: https://appshunter.io/developer/369230538 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-10.*