# Hack Ex 2 vs Smugglers Runs

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Smugglers Runs at 100% against Hack Ex 2's 49%. Smugglers Runs also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and in-app purchases (none vs 9). Hack Ex 2's advantage is ratings volume (92 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hack Ex 2 sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Smugglers Runs asks for nothing beyond the download.

Smugglers Runs holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hack Ex 2 has 92 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 49% of Hack Ex 2's written reviews are positive against 100% of Smugglers Runs's.

Hack Ex 2 ships an update every 6 days, Smugglers Runs weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hack Ex 2 | Smugglers Runs |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (92 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hack-ex-2-pvp-hacking-sim/id1584560010/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smugglers-runs-passport/id6800053735/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **92** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 48.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 47 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [CNC Apps, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1263197795) | [Tyler Vanderwel](https://appshunter.io/developer/6800053737) |

## What reviewers say

### Hack Ex 2

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

Engage in real-time multiplayer hacking battles. Scan targets, exploit their defenses, steal virtual crypto, and build your hacking arsenal. Join crews for coordinated raids and climb the leaderboards to become the top hacker.

**Highlights:** Real-time multiplayer hacking, PvP raids and daily missions, Scan and exploit targets, Build and upgrade hacking tools, Steal and stash virtual crypto, Crew up for coordinated attacks, Climb leaderboards and ranks

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo 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 |


### Smugglers Runs

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smugglers-runs-passport/id6800053735)

This app serves as a digital companion for live events, offering mission tracking, a field guide, and a persistent in-game identity. It allows users to prepare before events, engage with live objectives, and build a lasting profile of achievements and progress across multiple events.

**Highlights:** Mission board and objectives, Field guide and event radio, Persistent wasteland identity, Live Run HUD with objectives, QR code and NFC scanning, Event map navigation, Lifetime RP and achievements

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hack Ex 2 free?

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

### Is Smugglers Runs free?

Smugglers Runs is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Hack Ex 2 or Smugglers Runs?

Smugglers Runs is rated higher. Hack Ex 2 averages 4.4 out of 5 from 92 ratings, while Smugglers Runs averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Hack Ex 2 or Smugglers Runs have ads?

Both Hack Ex 2 and Smugglers Runs show ads.

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

Hack Ex 2 ships an update every 6 days, and Smugglers Runs weekly. Most recently, Hack Ex 2 was updated on November 11, 2026 and Smugglers Runs on November 6, 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.*