# Pawn Life vs Passcode Hacker

The clearest difference is ads: Passcode Hacker at none against Pawn Life's shown. Pawn Life's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.6). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pawn Life sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Passcode Hacker sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pawn Life ships an update every 2 days, Passcode Hacker weekly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pawn Life | Passcode Hacker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 177 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Adem Akdogan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1698893964) | [Daniel Albu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1797350328) |

## What reviewers say

### Pawn Life

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pawn-life-dealer-simulator/id6475734198)

Experience the thrill of running a pawn shop. Haggle with customers, appraise unique items, and manage your inventory to build a thriving business. Discover rare treasures and engage in challenging negotiations.

**Highlights:** Realistic pawn shop simulation, Item appraisal and negotiation, Business and inventory management, Diverse item selection, Engaging customer interactions, Stunning graphics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Game Money | $0.99 | one-time |
| Game Money 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Auto Polish | $2.49 | one-time |
| No Ads Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Stores | $3.49 | one-time |
| Game Money 3 | $4.99 | one-time |


### Passcode Hacker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/passcode-hacker/id6766500148)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Passcode Hacker Pro | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pawn Life free?

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

### Is Passcode Hacker free?

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

### Do Pawn Life or Passcode Hacker have ads?

Pawn Life shows ads; Passcode Hacker does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pawn Life or Passcode Hacker?

Pawn Life ships an update every 2 days, and Passcode Hacker weekly. Most recently, Pawn Life was updated on October 24, 2026 and Passcode Hacker on October 24, 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.*