# Hacking Game HackBot vs Ice Scream 8

The clearest difference is rating: Ice Scream 8 at 4.7 against Hacking Game HackBot's 4.1. Ice Scream 8 also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months) and review sentiment (86% vs 68%). Hacking Game HackBot's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 25) and ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ice Scream 8 sells 21 one-off in-app purchases. Hacking Game HackBot asks for nothing beyond the download.

Ice Scream 8 holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ice Scream 8 has 16K ratings behind it against 934, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of Hacking Game HackBot's written reviews are positive against 86% of Ice Scream 8's.

Hacking Game HackBot ships an update every 3 months, Ice Scream 8 every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 19, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hacking Game HackBot | Ice Scream 8 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (934 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hacking-game-hackbot/id1206361960/reviews) | **[4.7 (16K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ice-scream-8-horror-games/id6467519485/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 934 | **16K** |
| Positive reviews | 68.0% of reviews | **86.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 32 MB | 982 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | +4 | 12+ |
| Developer | [RoboBot Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1072064834) | [KEPLERIANS SL](https://appshunter.io/developer/692765725) |

## What reviewers say

### Hacking Game HackBot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hacking-game-hackbot/id1206361960)

Engage in a futuristic hacking simulation where you control cybernetic organisms to steal top-secret information. Test your intelligence and analytical skills to hack Wi-Fi passwords and climb the ranks to become the ultimate hacker.

**Highlights:** Cyber hacker simulator, Steal top secrets, Hack Wi-Fi passwords, Quick match mode, Ranked match mode, Password creation practice

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and challenging game
- 🚀 Good practice for aspiring hackers
- 💡 Interesting hacking simulation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Difficult to understand how to play
- 📢 Too many intrusive ads
- 🔑 Passwords can be too hard to guess

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes or gets stuck on loading screen
- Incorrect password acceptance even with right hints

**Requested features**

- Add a tutorial or walkthrough to explain gameplay
- Reduce the number of ads or make them less disruptive
- Adjust difficulty levels to be more balanced


### Ice Scream 8

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ice-scream-8-horror-games/id6467519485)

Help a group of friends escape a factory filled with puzzles, mini-games, and terrifying enemies. Uncover the past and face the final boss in this thrilling horror adventure.

**Highlights:** Solve puzzles and mini-games, Escape from Rod's factory, Face multiple villains, Explore new and old locations, Unlock true ending, Customization store, Final boss showdown

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

**In-app purchases (21)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 500 Frosty Coins Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Tuned traps | $3.99 | one-time |
| Santa J.'s helpers | $4.99 | one-time |
| Collector's pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| 2700 Frosty Coins Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Designer traps | $7.99 | one-time |
| Winter Nightmares | $9.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Special Enemies | $9.99 | one-time |
| Group makeover | $12.99 | one-time |
| Turbo upgrades | $14.99 | one-time |
| Christmas Megapack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Collector's pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| 10500 Frosty Coins Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Dream jobs | $29.99 | one-time |
| Black-tie Enemies | $29.99 | one-time |
| Collector's pack | $29.99 | one-time |
| Collector's pack | $39.99 | one-time |
| 32000 Frosty Coins Pack | $39.99 | one-time |
| Great heroes and villains | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Amazing game
- 👍 Great finale to beloved series
- 🤩 Incredible animations
- 💯 Spectacular gameplay
- 🎨 Awesome graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes during cutscenes
- 🐢 Slow player movement speed
- 🤯 Confusing weapon mechanics
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases

**Reported bugs**

- Customization menu not working after completing hard mode
- Glitches when exiting van escape sequence
- Disappearing weapons after loading the game
- Inability to move after completing hamster parkour
- Black screen and crashes during cutscenes

**Requested features**

- Ability to play as Rod
- More skins for characters and items
- Continuation of the franchise
- Faster recovery from mini-rod shocks
- Save option during van escape sequence


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hacking Game HackBot free?

Hacking Game HackBot is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Ice Scream 8 free?

Ice Scream 8 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Hacking Game HackBot or Ice Scream 8?

Ice Scream 8 is rated higher. Hacking Game HackBot averages 4.1 out of 5 from 934 ratings, while Ice Scream 8 averages 4.7 from 16K ratings.

### Do Hacking Game HackBot or Ice Scream 8 have ads?

Ice Scream 8 shows ads; Hacking Game HackBot does not.

### Which is updated more often, Hacking Game HackBot or Ice Scream 8?

Hacking Game HackBot ships an update every 3 months, and Ice Scream 8 every 3 weeks. Most recently, Hacking Game HackBot was updated on October 19, 2026 and Ice Scream 8 on October 19, 2026.

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