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Hacktivate: Capture the Flag

Hacktivate: Capture the Flag

Cybersecurity challenges

33 ratings
53 reviews
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Released
October 22, 2025
Updated
October 21, 2026

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Hudson Heavy Industries
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Engage in a cybersecurity challenge with 240 missions across a global map, utilizing real hacking techniques. Learn skills from basic ciphers to advanced firewalls, with tutorials and scalable difficulty.

✓240 graded cybersecurity missions
✓Real-world hacking techniques
✓Hacker's Toolbox (hashing, encryption, ciphers)
✓Global progression across continents
✓Comprehensive tutorials and documentation
✓Scalable difficulty for all levels
✓Cross-device sync (iPhone, iPad, Mac)
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What users say about Hacktivate

Reviews of Hacktivate are mostly positive: the Education app is rated 4.7/5 from 33 App Store ratings. What users like most: great set of puzzles, fun and educational. Top complaints: the price of the full game. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • 🚀Great set of puzzles
  • 👍Fun and educational
  • 👍Brain-building
  • 👍Great idea, great implementation
  • 👍Great game

Negative things

  • 💰The price of the full game
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What's New in Hacktivate

1.14

October 21, 2026

Hacktivate has been upgraded to work on the new iPhone Duo! Play with the device closed for quick solves, or unfold to take full advantage of the larger screen inside.

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Subscriptions & In-App Purchases

$14.99

Unlock Campaign

240 graded cybersecurity challenges

Events

Read more about Cybersecurity Awareness Month
HappeningChallenge

Cybersecurity Awareness Month

Build safer cyber habits, one challenge at a time.

Sep 30, 2026 — Oct 31, 2026

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User reviews

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What’s the difference between these two app?

Hi. What’s the difference between the Hacktivate:capture the flag. And Hacktivate:education
心心宇a

Response from developer

The Educatjon Edition is an upfront purchase, for schools that cannot use in-app purchase. The regular edition has a free trial followed by a full-game unlock in-app purchase, which allows players to try the game fully first. Both have the same content.

Excellent

I adore this game. It’s addictive, very educational and really makes you think!
CC15JON

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Toolbox의 Input에 직접적인 수정을 가해도 그게 제대로 반영이 안됩니다.
FFarkladin

Wow

This is exactly what has been needed for so long. Very well done.
BbG9s

Great way to keep up training

This app is a great way to dust off your cybersecurity learnings and have a little fun along the way
Ccullencstevens
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

1 issue

🐛 Useless but paid-for hint system

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Dark mode option

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FAQ

What is Hacktivate's learning methodology?

Hacktivate uses a hands-on approach with 240 graded missions that simulate real-world cybersecurity techniques. Comprehensive tutorials and documentation are provided to teach users the necessary skills to solve challenges.

How does Hacktivate track user progress?

Users progress globally by unlocking regions and learning different specialties. Progress is automatically synced across iPhone, iPad, and Mac devices with a single purchase.

What are the pricing details for Hacktivate?

The app is free to download and offers 10 challenge hints for free. Additional hints can be purchased via in-app purchases. Unlocking all continents and missions requires a one-time purchase.

Is Hacktivate suitable for beginners?

Yes, Hacktivate features difficulty that scales from rookies breaking their first code to cyber masterminds. Tutorials and documentation are available to help new users learn.

Does Hacktivate have ads?

No, Hacktivate does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and monetizes through optional in-app purchases for hints and a one-time purchase to unlock all content.

What devices does Hacktivate support?

Hacktivate is available on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. A single purchase allows users to play and sync progress across all supported devices.

How often is Hacktivate updated?

The latest version is 1.12, and the app was last updated on April 30, 2026. Specific update frequency is not detailed, but recent updates indicate ongoing development.

What do users like most about Hacktivate?

User reviews highlight the great set of puzzles, its fun and educational nature, and its brain-building capabilities. Users praise the great idea and its great implementation.