Comparison

HackEm vs Medium Sudoku

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

Head to head
About

HackEm

Engage in a unique blend of real-time strategy and tower defense as a hacker seeking revenge. Build a base to extract data and defend against security drones and autobots on randomly generated maps. Upgrade weapons and equipment with earned credits.

Highlights
  • Real-time strategy and tower defense mix
  • Diverse enemies with unique mechanics
  • Randomly generated maps
  • Extensive weapon and equipment upgrades
  • Intuitive controls
  • No ads or in-app purchases
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HackEn is a mix of a real-time strategy and a tower defense game. The player is a hacker who has been set up by a mysterious enemy and now is trying to get his revenge. The game is a mix of a real-time strategy and a tower defender. Data sources are located on the randomly generated map and the player will need to build a base to extract information from all of them and at the same time protect himself from waves of security drones with turrets and autobots. Completing missions will reward the player with credits that can be used to unlock new weapons and equipment upgrades. Features: • Original mix of RTS and TD • Various enemies with different mechanics • Randomly generated maps • Many upgrades and improvements for weapons and equipment • Simple and intuitive controls • No Ads or In-App Purchases Good luck and have fun!

About

Medium Sudoku

Features
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This app is designed for thoughtful, satisfying play—where each puzzle invites focus, logic, and a touch of persistence. The difficulty steps up, but never overwhelms. There are no timers, no tricks, and no rush. You’re allowed up to ten mistakes per puzzle—enough room to explore, but not coast. It’s fair, firm, and quietly rewarding. Puzzles are organized into themed packs that encourage curiosity and gradual mastery. Play them in any order—jump ahead, circle back, or complete the whole set at your own rhythm. There are no hints, animations, or flashy effects. Just a clean interface, steady concentration, and the quiet satisfaction of solving something real.

Screenshots

HackEm4 screens
Medium Sudoku4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: HackEm at none against Medium Sudoku's shown. HackEm also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). Medium Sudoku's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $1.99). On 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

HackEm costs $1.99 and Medium Sudoku $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
HackEm versus Medium Sudoku: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHackEmMedium Sudoku
Price$1.99$0.99 — better
Rating3.6 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 21 months—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size78 MB12 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperGame Dev TeamH Valeur

In-app purchases

None

HackEm

No in-app purchases

None

Medium Sudoku

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HackEm free?
HackEm costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Medium Sudoku free?
Medium Sudoku costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do HackEm or Medium Sudoku have ads?
Medium Sudoku shows ads; HackEm does not.

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