Comparison

Hack Arcade vs SeaShelf Sort

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

Head to head
About

Hack Arcade

Engage in a unique puzzle game where you rewire arcade cabinets and insert chips to alter gameplay. Each level offers a fresh challenge, encouraging experimentation to achieve high scores and collect cosmetic items. Discover new game mechanics and strategies with every playthrough.

Highlights
  • Rewire arcade cabinets
  • Insert computer chips for upgrades
  • Experiment with game mechanics
  • Collect hats for bonuses
  • Score three stars per level
  • Unique gameplay each session
Features
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Hack the game in each arcade cabinet with Wires and Chips to help Gus win.  Every level requires rewiring or a Chip hack, no two games played are the same.  Even we aren’t quite sure what will happen, but here are some hints:  • Rewire the Wires until something good happens  • Rewire the Wires until something better happens  • Rewire the rewiring if rewiring caused something bad to happen  • Remember what terminal you wired to and what it did  • Remember what terminal you wired to and what it didn’t do  • Once wired and working nicely, play and win the game  • Try to score Three Stars for each level – you’ll get the most coins  • Get hats, get lots of hats, wear them all at once - Gus loves hats.  The more hats you wear at once, the more hat bonus coins you get.  Plus, Gus looks absurd with more hats.  • Insert Upgrades using chips, these are computer chips.  Wire from a terminal to a chip.  Chips help Gus do extraordinary things.  We are not quite sure what they will do all the time, but Gus should be fine.  • If the game or level is too hard, try it with a chip - it will probably help.  If it is still too hard, try a different chip.  • Even if you win easily, try the game again with a different chip, with more hats on Gus… it’s a new game every time.  • You hack it – you play it

About

SeaShelf Sort

Features
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Welcome to SeaShelf Sort – a sunny shelf-matching extravaganza! Under the endless blue sky, the shelves are filled with starfish, swimming goggles, ice cream, and crabs. Click on 3 identical items to place them in the collection area and trigger a match, unleashing a refreshing sea breeze! Let's start matching! Gameplay: 1. Carefully observe the beach equipment and marine life. 2. Click to move items into the collection area. 3. Match 3 identical items to clear them! Game Features: 1. Authentic beach scenery: Starfish, swimming goggles, ice cream, and crabs – everything you'd expect at the beach. 2. Shelf-based match-3 gameplay with constantly updated levels. 3. One-handed operation – perfect for a relaxing 5-minute break by the sea. Start SeaShelf Sort anytime, anywhere, and let every swipe bring you the charm of the ocean waves!

Screenshots

Hack Arcade4 screens
SeaShelf Sort4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SeaShelf Sort at none against Hack Arcade's 10. On price, update cadence, ads 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

Both are free to download. Hack Arcade sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. SeaShelf Sort asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Hack Arcade versus SeaShelf Sort: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHack ArcadeSeaShelf Sort
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (20 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings20 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyFortnightly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB178 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperDriven CatalystHa Thi Phuong Linh

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Hack Arcade

One-time10
  • 500$0.99
  • 1,000$0.99
  • 1250$1.99
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  • 5000$4.99
  • 6,000$4.99
  • 15000$9.99
  • 13,000$9.99
  • 28,000$19.99
  • 65000$39.99
  • 75,000$49.99
None

SeaShelf Sort

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hack Arcade free?
Hack Arcade is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SeaShelf Sort free?
SeaShelf Sort is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Hack Arcade or SeaShelf Sort have ads?
Both Hack Arcade and SeaShelf Sort show ads.
Which is updated more often, Hack Arcade or SeaShelf Sort?
Hack Arcade ships an update fortnightly, and SeaShelf Sort fortnightly. Most recently, Hack Arcade was updated on November 3, 2026 and SeaShelf Sort on November 5, 2026.

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