# Godville vs Hack Ex

The clearest difference is update cadence: Godville at every 2 months against Hack Ex's every 3 months. Godville also leads on device support (4 vs 2). Hack Ex's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Godville sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Hack Ex sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Godville against 4.6 for Hack Ex. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.8K and 2.5K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 84% of Godville's written reviews are positive against 81% of Hack Ex's.

Godville ships an update every 2 months, Hack Ex every 3 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Godville | Hack Ex |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/godville/id353421868/reviews)** | [4.6 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hack-ex/id927697384/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1.8K | **2.5K** |
| Positive reviews | **84.0% of reviews** | 81.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 28 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mikhail Platov](https://appshunter.io/developer/337445693) | [CNC Apps, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1263197795) |

## What reviewers say

### Godville

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/godville/id353421868)

Experience a comedic, self-playing game where your hero progresses independently, often ignoring your divine commands. It's a witty parody of MMORPGs filled with humor and unexpected turns.

**Highlights:** Self-playing character progression, Humorous and witty writing, Parody of MMORPGs, Player-driven story, Minimal player effort required

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 4 charges pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| 22 charges pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| 45 charges pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| 120 charges pack | $24.99 | one-time |
| 250 charges pack | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Funny and entertaining
- 👍 Minimal effort required
- 👍 Unique concept
- 👍 Witty and clever writing
- 👍 Addictive and engaging

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- 🔍 Limited player control and interaction
- 🕰️ Slow progress and advancement
- 🤖 Repetitive gameplay
- 🤔 Unclear game mechanics

**Reported bugs**

- Registration/login issues
- Freezing/crashing on certain devices
- Inconsistent diary/event updates

**Requested features**

- More player customization options
- Improved accessibility features
- Expanded social/multiplayer functionality
- Richer visuals and animations
- Better tracking of hero progress and history


### Hack Ex

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hack-ex/id927697384)

Engage in a virtual hacking simulation game where you adopt an alias to hack other players' devices and defend your own. Build your reputation by cracking virtual bank accounts, deploying viruses for income, and manipulating digital logs. Remember to erase your tracks to truly master the art of virtual hacking.

**Highlights:** Virtual hacking simulation, Hack and defend player devices, Crack virtual bank accounts, Deploy viruses for income, Manipulate digital logs, Upgrade virtual devices and utilities

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 200 Overclocks | $0.99 | one-time |
| 6000 Cryptocoins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Generate New IP | $1.99 | one-time |
| 10000 Cryptocoins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1100 Overclocks | $4.99 | one-time |
| 16000 Cryptocoins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 34000 Cryptocoins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2400 Overclocks | $9.99 | one-time |
| 72000 Cryptocoins | $19.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Overclocks | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Fun and addictive
- 🔒 Realistic hacking simulation
- 💡 Unique concept
- 👍 User-friendly interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- ⏱️ Extremely long processing times
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 💰 Microtransactions feel necessary

**Reported bugs**

- Ads not working properly to reduce processing times
- Inconsistent display of processing progress
- Crashes and login issues
- Inability to delete accounts or change email

**Requested features**

- More network and device upgrades
- Ability to team up with friends
- Different types of viruses and malware
- Leaderboards and social features
- Ability to pay or threaten other players


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Godville free?

Godville is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Hack Ex free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Godville or Hack Ex?

Godville is rated higher. Godville averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while Hack Ex averages 4.6 from 2.5K ratings.

### Do Godville or Hack Ex have ads?

Neither Godville nor Hack Ex shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Godville or Hack Ex?

Godville ships an update every 2 months, and Hack Ex every 3 months. Most recently, Godville was updated on November 1, 2026 and Hack Ex on November 1, 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.*