# Hazmat Hijinks™ vs Hacker the Beginning

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Hazmat Hijinks™ at 69 against Hacker the Beginning's 2. Hazmat Hijinks™ also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Hacker the Beginning's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and price ($0.29 vs $1.99). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Hazmat Hijinks™ costs $1.99 and Hacker the Beginning $0.29 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Hacker the Beginning holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hazmat Hijinks™ has 69 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Hazmat Hijinks™ ships an update every 3 weeks, Hacker the Beginning fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hazmat Hijinks™ | Hacker the Beginning |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **$0.29** |
| Rating | [4.8 (69 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hazmat-hijinks/id1344338536/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hacker-the-beginning/id1668827917/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **69** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 87.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 72 MB | 206 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [National Spork LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/361754965) | [Furkan Yurtsever](https://appshunter.io/developer/1582355049) |

## What reviewers say

### Hazmat Hijinks™

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hazmat-hijinks/id1344338536)

Embark on a toxic adventure to rescue a kidnapped fox. Navigate hazardous environments, collect multicolored hazmat suits, and battle enemies across 96 challenging levels. Discover secrets and enjoy over 40 hours of engaging gameplay.

**Highlights:** Multicolored hazmat suits, Over 40 hours of gameplay, 96 challenging levels, Discover secrets and easter eggs, Sequential or pick-and-choose level play

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Hacker the Beginning

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hacker-the-beginning/id1668827917)

Embark on an adventure filled with mystery and action as you uncover the fragility of the digital world. Crack passwords, infiltrate networks, and make critical choices to fight for justice in this narrative-driven hacker story. Experience over 2 hours of gameplay with stunning comic-style cutscenes.

**Highlights:** 2+ hours of story-driven gameplay, 21 action-packed episodes, Full HD comic-style cutscenes, Immersive narrative experience, Hacker and mystery themes, Infiltration gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hazmat Hijinks™ free?

Hazmat Hijinks™ costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Hacker the Beginning free?

Hacker the Beginning costs $0.29, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Hazmat Hijinks™ or Hacker the Beginning?

Hacker the Beginning is rated higher. Hazmat Hijinks™ averages 4.8 out of 5 from 69 ratings, while Hacker the Beginning averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Hazmat Hijinks™ or Hacker the Beginning have ads?

Neither Hazmat Hijinks™ nor Hacker the Beginning shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hazmat Hijinks™ or Hacker the Beginning?

Hazmat Hijinks™ ships an update every 3 weeks, and Hacker the Beginning fortnightly. Most recently, Hazmat Hijinks™ was updated on October 24, 2026 and Hacker the Beginning on September 18, 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.*