# Hackers vs Hack Ex 2

The clearest difference is ads: Hackers at none against Hack Ex 2's shown. Hackers also leads on review sentiment (82% vs 48%) and rating (4.7 vs 4.4). Hack Ex 2's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hackers sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Hack Ex 2 sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Hackers holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hackers has 1.5K ratings behind it against 89, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of Hackers's written reviews are positive against 48% of Hack Ex 2's.

Hackers ships an update every 2 weeks, Hack Ex 2 every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hackers | Hack Ex 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hackers-join-the-cyberwar/id1085131523/reviews)** | [4.4 (89 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hack-ex-2-pvp-hacking-sim/id1584560010/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.5K** | 89 |
| Positive reviews | **82.1% of reviews** | 47.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 261 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Trickster Arts s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/573241157) | [CNC Apps, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1263197795) |

## What reviewers say

### Hackers

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hackers-join-the-cyberwar/id1085131523)

Engage in virtual cyber warfare by developing and securing your own 3D network. Research programs, build your hacker reputation, and participate in global cyber conflicts. Choose your approach, from brute force to stealth, to hack other players and complete missions.

**Highlights:** Hack other players' networks, Develop and upgrade hacking tools, Build 3D network architecture, Use various hacking programs and strategies, Choose brute force or stealth approach, Experience security, activist, or terrorist missions, Support your country in cyberwar

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lost Credit Card | $4.99 | one-time |
| Early Boost | $4.99 | one-time |
| Rich Man's Wallet | $9.99 | one-time |
| Secret Stash | $19.99 | one-time |
| Hope They Don't Find You | $49.99 | one-time |
| Better Not Ask | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Unique and engaging concept
- 🚀 Smooth gameplay and visuals
- 💡 Interesting hacking mechanics
- 🤖 Realistic cybersecurity themes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🕰️ Slow upgrade and build times
- 🔒 Difficulty in recovering lost accounts
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🐛 Connectivity issues and crashes

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to recover lost accounts
- Connectivity problems leading to lost progress
- Inconsistent performance on some devices

**Requested features**

- Add clan/alliance system
- Ability to test own network defenses
- More frequent content updates
- Faster progression and resource generation


### Hack Ex 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hack-ex-2-pvp-hacking-sim/id1584560010)

Engage in real-time multiplayer hacking battles in this simulator. Scan, exploit, and steal virtual crypto from other players while upgrading your rig and defenses. Join crews for coordinated raids and climb the leaderboards.

**Highlights:** Real-time multiplayer hacking, PvP raids and attacks, Virtual crypto wallet theft, Upgrade hacking tools and rig, Crew system for coordinated play, Climb leaderboards and complete missions

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hacker Pass | $4.99 | per month |
| Elite Pass | $9.99 | per month |
| 100 Credits | $0.99 | one-time |
| 210 Credits | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Kit | $2.99 | one-time |
| 550 Credits | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1150 Credits | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2350 Credits | $19.99 | one-time |
| 6000 Credits | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hackers free?

Hackers is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Hack Ex 2 free?

Hack Ex 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Hackers or Hack Ex 2?

Hackers is rated higher. Hackers averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while Hack Ex 2 averages 4.4 from 89 ratings.

### Do Hackers or Hack Ex 2 have ads?

Hack Ex 2 shows ads; Hackers does not.

### Which is updated more often, Hackers or Hack Ex 2?

Hackers ships an update every 2 weeks, and Hack Ex 2 every 6 days. Most recently, Hackers was updated on October 24, 2026 and Hack Ex 2 on October 27, 2026.

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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.*