# Hack Tycoon: Dark Protocol — Idle Hacker Empire Builder > Idle Hacker Empire Builder (iPhone/iPad app by Yousef Alenezi.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hack-tycoon-dark-protocol/id6759050105 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Yousef Alenezi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1092319508) - Category: Games, Simulation, Strategy - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Age rating: 12+ - Requires: iOS 15.1 · 39 MB - Languages: English - Released: 2026-02-22 - Data updated: 2026-06-11 - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hack-tycoon-dark-protocol/id6759050105/reviews.md ## What is Hack Tycoon? **Build Your Hacking Empire** Start as a nobody with a keyboard. End as the most powerful hacker in the world. Hack Tycoon: Dark Protocol is an idle tycoon game where you tap to hack, earn BTC, and build an automated empire that works even while you sleep. **TAP TO HACK** Every tap earns crypto. Build up combos for massive multipliers — hit 500 taps in a row for 5x earnings. Land critical hits for bonus payouts. **DEPLOY BOTS** Unlock and upgrade bots that earn BTC automatically. Close the app and come back to collect huge offline earnings. Your empire never sleeps. **PRESTIGE & GROW** Hit your earnings target and prestige to start fresh with permanent multipliers. Each reset makes you stronger. Unlock prestige milestones for exclusive rewards and gems. **DAILY MISSIONS & STREAKS** Complete 3 fresh missions every day for gem rewards. Keep your streak alive for increasing bonuses — the longer you play, the more you earn. **COMPETE** Climb the Game Center leaderboards. Compare your total earnings, hack level, and prestige count against players worldwide. **UPGRADE EVERYTHING** Boost your tap power, critical hit chance, idle earnings, and more. Activate 2x boosts to supercharge your progress. Catch weekend events and flash sales for bonus rewards. **SMART NOTIFICATIONS** Get reminded when your bots have stacked up big offline earnings, when daily missions reset, or when your boosts are about to expire. Toggle on or off anytime. Free to play. No internet required. No energy system. No waiting. Just hack. ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Small Gem Pack | $0.99 | one-time | | Medium Gem Pack | $2.99 | one-time | | Large Gem Pack | $4.99 | one-time | | Mega Gem Pack | $9.99 | one-time | | Premium Pass | $4.99 | one-time | | Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time | | Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time | ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.3.1 — 2026-03-29 What's New in v1.3.1 BUG FIXES & IMPROVEMENTS • Fixed leaderboard BTC score not updating after prestige • Fixed Skip 4 Hours giving less than the actual 4-hour amount • Fixed upgrades auto-buying without holding the button HOLD TO AUTO-BUY Long-press any upgrade to auto-purchase continuously. Release to stop. ### 1.3.0 — 2026-03-22 What's New in v1.3.0 BOSS FIGHTS Battle 4 epic bosses at hack levels 25, 50, 75 & 100. Break shields, crack encryptions, and defeat evolving AI defenses that get harder as you prestige. PRESTIGE MODIFIERS Each prestige run now rolls random buffs and debuffs — no two runs feel the same. Adapt your strategy to Overclock, Glass Cannon, Stealth Mode and more. TITLES & BADGES Unlock 33+ cosmetic titles across 5 rarities. Equip your favorite and show it off on the global leaderboard. CUSTOM LEADERBOARD Redesigned Ranks screen with global rankings, time filters, and player titles — all in the hacker theme. PRIVACY New consent dialog for tracking preferences. Control your data in Settings > Privacy. IMPROVEMENTS • Smoother performance with optimized game loop • Better accessibility support • Rebalanced economy for a more rewarding progression • Bug fixes and stability improvements ### 1.2.0 — 2026-03-14 **What's New in Version 1.2.0** • Smart notifications — get reminded when offline earnings are ready to collect • Daily mission reset alerts so you never miss your gems • Streak reminders at 8 PM if you haven't completed today's missions • Boost expiry warnings 5 minutes before they run out • Weekend event and flash sale notifications • Full notification control in Settings — toggle on or off anytime • Bug fixes and performance improvements ### 1.1.4 — 2026-03-01 Bug Fixes & Performance Improvements ### 1.1.1 — 2026-02-25 What's New in Version 1.1.1 NEW FEATURES • Daily Missions - Complete 3 daily challenges to earn up to 105 gems every day! Tap 500 times, earn 1M BTC, or buy 10 upgrades to claim your rewards. • Weekend Events - Enjoy 2x earnings every Saturday and Sunday! Your taps and passive income are doubled all weekend long. • Limited Starter Pack - New players get an exclusive limited-time offer: 500 gems + 24-hour 2x boosts for just $1.99. Available for 7 days only! • Interactive Tutorial - New to hacking? Our step-by-step tutorial guides you through all the features and rewards you with 50 gems when complete. BUG FIXES & IMPROVEMENTS • Improved game stability and performance • Enhanced user interface for better experience GAMEPLAY ENHANCEMENTS • Better combo multiplier feedback - see your 1.5x, 2x, and 3x bonuses in action • Improved daily mission progress tracking • More reliable ad rewards • Smoother prestige experience Thank you for playing Hack Tycoon! We're constantly working to improve your hacking experience. If you enjoy the game, please leave us a review! ## More apps by Yousef Alenezi - [Loan Calculator - حاسبة القروض](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loan-calculator/id1092864318) - [Loan Calc \| حاسبة القروض](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loan-calc/id6759394663) - [Shadow Drift — Orb Survival](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadow-drift-orb-survival/id6760476609) - [Grain Journal](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grain-journal/id6760551184) - [Duel Stack: Multiplayer](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/duel-stack-multiplayer/id6760616024) All apps by Yousef Alenezi: https://appshunter.io/developer/1092319508 --- *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 2026-06-11.*