Learn Metasploit vs Hacktivate
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Learn Metasploit
Master the Metasploit Framework with this comprehensive tutorial app. Explore over 30 modules covering everything from basics to advanced exploitation, payload customization, and evasion techniques. Ideal for cybersecurity beginners and professionals alike.
- 30+ structured learning modules
- Metasploit basics and console commands
- Meterpreter deep dive
- Exploitation and exploit development
- Payload customization and evasion techniques
- Post-exploitation mastery
- Scanning and reconnaissance
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Learn Metasploit is the ultimate ethical hacking tutorial app for mastering the Metasploit Framework, the world's most widely used penetration testing platform. Whether you are a cybersecurity beginner or an experienced security professional, this app gives you everything you need to master exploitation and vulnerability assessment — all in one place. Explore 30+ structured modules covering Metasploit basics, meterpreter, payload customization, exploit development, evasion techniques, and real-world penetration testing. Every topic includes clear explanations so you understand not just how each tool works, but when and why to use it. MASTER METASPLOIT FROM BEGINNER TO ADVANCED Introduction and Setup — Start from scratch. Learn what Metasploit is, how to install the framework, and understand its architecture. Get familiar with the console, modules, and the structure behind professional penetration testing. Basic and Console Commands — Build your command foundation. Master essential console commands, navigate modules, configure options, set targets, and execute your first exploits with confidence. Meterpreter Deep Dive — Master the most powerful post-exploitation tool. Learn meterpreter commands, session management, privilege escalation, file system navigation, keylogging, screenshot capture, and pivoting between compromised systems. Exploitation Techniques — Explore the core of ethical hacking. Learn exploitation basics, vulnerability identification, client-side exploitation, database exploitation, and web application penetration testing. ADVANCED METASPLOIT TECHNIQUES Exploit Development — Go beyond existing exploits. Learn to develop custom exploits, understand buffer overflows, craft shellcode, and build modules targeting specific vulnerabilities. Payload Customization — Master crafting custom payloads. Learn payload generation, encoding, staged vs stageless payloads, and customizing shells for different target environments. Evasion Techniques — Bypass security defenses. Explore antivirus evasion, IDS bypasses, web application firewall bypasses, and techniques used by red team professionals. Post-Exploitation Mastery — Learn what happens after gaining access. Explore post-exploitation modules, data exfiltration, persistence, lateral movement, and credential harvesting. SPECIALIZED MODULES Social Engineering Attacks — Understand attacker psychology. Learn phishing techniques and how to simulate social engineering campaigns for security awareness testing. Scanning and Reconnaissance — Master the first phase of penetration testing. Learn network scanning, service enumeration, vulnerability scanning, and intelligence gathering. Armitage — Explore the graphical Metasploit interface for team-based penetration testing and collaborative red team operations. Blue Team Exercises — Learn defense alongside offense. Understand how defenders detect and respond to Metasploit-based attacks for a complete security perspective. QUIZ GAME TO TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE Test your understanding of Metasploit commands, exploitation techniques, and cybersecurity concepts through interactive questions. Track scores, identify gaps, and reinforce learning. FEATURES FOR SECURITY LEARNERS 30+ structured modules from basics to advanced. Full offline access without internet. Multi-language support worldwide. Dark mode for late-night study. Search and filter any topic. Clean interface for focused learning. Regular content updates. BUILT FOR EVERY CYBERSECURITY LEARNER Students studying cybersecurity or ethical hacking. IT professionals preparing for CEH, OSCP, or PenTest+. Red team members and penetration testers. Bug bounty hunters expanding their toolkit. Anyone building a career in offensive security. Download Learn Metasploit and begin your first module in minutes. With 30+ topics, quizzes, and a complete learning path — everything you need is in your hands. Start exploiting. Start defending. Start mastering Metasploit.
Hacktivate
Engage in a cybersecurity challenge with 240 missions across a global map, utilizing real hacking techniques. Learn skills from basic ciphers to advanced firewalls, with tutorials and scalable difficulty.
- 240 graded cybersecurity missions
- Real-world hacking techniques
- Hacker's Toolbox (hashing, encryption, ciphers)
- Global progression across continents
- Comprehensive tutorials and documentation
- Scalable difficulty for all levels
- Cross-device sync (iPhone, iPad, Mac)
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Crack codes. Break firewalls. Conquer the map. Hacktivate is the ultimate cybersecurity challenge: a world map of 240 missions where every puzzle is built on real cybersecurity techniques hackers use. From classic ciphers to covert steganography, you’ll sharpen your brain while infiltrating deeper into the network. No fluff. No filler. Just pure challenges. - 240 graded missions across the Americas, Europe, Asia, and more – unlock all the continents with a one-time purchase. - The Hacker’s Toolbox: hashing, encryption, XOR, ciphers, and beyond. - Real-world attack techniques through Unix terminals, web browsers, digital forensics, SQL injection, and more. - Global progression: unlock regions and learn different specialties each time. - Comprehensive tutorials and documentation teach you the skills you need to win. - Difficulty that scales: from rookies breaking their first code to cyber masterminds cracking the strongest firewalls. - Play on iPhone, iPad, and Mac with a single purchase – your progress is auto-synced. - Include 10 challenge hints for free, but you can buy more using in-app purchase. Every lock is a challenge. Every mission is a test. Every solution pulls you deeper into the system. The network is waiting, and your mission starts now! Terms of service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula Privacy policy: https://www.hacktivate.app/privacy Hacktivate for schools: https://www.hacktivate.app/schools
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Hacktivate at 4.7 against Learn Metasploit's 3.0. Hacktivate also leads on review sentiment (88% vs 50%) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months). Learn Metasploit's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. Learn Metasploit sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Hacktivate sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Hacktivate holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hacktivate has 32 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Learn Metasploit's written reviews are positive against 88% of Hacktivate's.
Learn Metasploit ships an update every 2 months, Hacktivate every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Learn Metasploit | Hacktivate |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (3 ratings) | 4.7 (32 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 87.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 32 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.2 — better | 18.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 71 MB | 184 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Akshay Bhasme | Hudson Heavy Industries |
Customer experience
Learn Metasploit
Hacktivate
Bugs and requests
Learn Metasploit
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Hacktivate
Reported bugs
1 issue- 🐛 Useless but paid-for hint system
Requested features
1 request- Dark mode option
In-app purchases
Learn Metasploit
- remove_ads$1.99
Hacktivate
- Hint Packet$0.99
- Hint Payload$3.99
- Hint Overload$9.99
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- Unlock Campaign$14.99
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