Comparison

Idle Acorns vs Cyberspace Hacker

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Idle Acorns

A classic idle clicker game with a charming narrative. Explore diverse environments, gather resources, craft items, and play mini-games. Enjoy a pure, ad-free experience with no in-app purchases or data mining.

Highlights
  • Resource gathering and upgrades
  • Crafting over 24 items
  • Fishing and cooking mini-game
  • Gardening and tree growing
  • Campfire for inviting characters
  • iCloud backup support
  • Game Center integration
Features
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Inspired by the classics, Idle Acorns is a fun mobile clicker game that features no advertisements, no in-app purchases, and no data-mining. Inspired by the clicker games of the old internet, Idle Acorns brings a fun narrative to the mobile clicker arena but without getting weighed down by advertisements, in-app purchases or data mining. Explore the forest and ocean with Benny the squirrel and enjoy everything from fishing, to gardening. Unlock the campfire to invite new characters, collect resources, and craft items. Featuring 4 mini-games, iCloud backup support, Game Center support, iMessage sticker pack, and more! Like classic Idle games, Idle Acorns respects time travel. Please note that time travel will disable Game Center features. Shake the tree to gather acorns. Purchase upgrades and enlist scavengers to collect acorns while you are away! Sell your acorns, and unlock new areas in the shop. Speak with Benny the squirrel to navigate your adventure. Cast your line, and catch fish in the ocean. Open the map to visit your acres of land, or upgrade your offline collection. Unlock the campfire and invite all new characters. Trade resources and buy recipes to craft over 24 new items. - Forge diamonds and buy upgrades - Go fishing and cook fish - Buy land and grow trees - Unlock the campfire and trade resources - Buy recipes and craft items - 4 Mini-Games - Share resources with friends - Lots of character dialogue - Seasonal events - iCloud backup support - Game Center leaderboards and achievements - iMessage sticker pack IMPORTANT: iPhone SE (2016 First Generation) and iPod touch are not supported.

About

Cyberspace Hacker

Features
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Jack in. The network is hostile. Cyberspace Hacker is a strategic deck-building roguelite set in a neon-soaked digital underworld. You're a lone hacker navigating a web of fortified servers, dangerous AI constructs, and corrupt systems — armed with nothing but your cyberdeck and the programs you find along the way. Build your deck, hack the grid Choose which programs to run each turn. Deal damage, bypass firewalls, exploit weaknesses, and paralyze enemies before they shut you down. Every battle rewards you with new loot — powerful one-time tools, permanent upgrades, and rare tech that changes how you play. Strategic depth, fast to play Each node on the network map is a decision. Fight through guards, visit codesmiths to upgrade your deck, or find hidden stashes of contraband software. No two runs play the same. Features • Handcrafted cyberpunk aesthetic with a full soundtrack • 40+ loot items across 6 rarity tiers • Stackable effects — weaken, strengthen, paralyze and more • Boss encounters with unique mechanics • Permanent progression between runs • Optimized for both phone and tablet

Screenshots

Idle Acorns4 screens
Cyberspace Hacker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Cyberspace Hacker at Free against Idle Acorns's $1.99. Cyberspace Hacker also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 6 weeks). Idle Acorns's advantage is chart position (#124 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (13.1 vs 15.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Cyberspace Hacker is free to download; Idle Acorns costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Idle Acorns ships an update every 6 weeks, Cyberspace Hacker every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Idle Acorns versus Cyberspace Hacker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIdle AcornsCyberspace Hacker
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (1.2K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews60.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.2K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
Best chart rank#124 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.1 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size149 MB121 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developeraleros.io LLCWHA AB

Bugs and requests

Idle Acorns

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Tree disappearing issue
  • Bat not recognizing feather purchases
  • Zoom and UI issues on certain devices
  • Negative acorn balance after time manipulation

Requested features

5 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • More late-game content
  • Improved UI and navigation
  • Better explanation of game mechanics
  • Increased offline progress

Cyberspace Hacker

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Idle Acorns

No in-app purchases

None

Cyberspace Hacker

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Idle Acorns free?
Idle Acorns costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cyberspace Hacker free?
Cyberspace Hacker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Idle Acorns or Cyberspace Hacker have ads?
Neither Idle Acorns nor Cyberspace Hacker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Idle Acorns or Cyberspace Hacker?
Idle Acorns ships an update every 6 weeks, and Cyberspace Hacker every 9 days. Most recently, Idle Acorns was updated on September 28, 2026 and Cyberspace Hacker on September 8, 2026.

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