Comparison

Hacktivate vs Whoya

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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)
Features
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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

About

Whoya

This app transforms learning essential phone numbers into a fun game for children. It helps kids memorize important contacts like parents' and emergency numbers through playful challenges and spaced repetition for long-term recall.

Highlights
  • Memorize parent phone numbers
  • Learn emergency contacts
  • Practice family member numbers
  • Spaced repetition learning
  • Playful challenges
  • Builds safety skills
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What happens if your child loses their phone? Do they know how to contact you? This app turns an essential safety skill into a game: helping kids memorize important phone numbers they may need in an emergency or if they’re lost. Kids practice: - Parents’ phone numbers - Emergency contacts - Trusted family members All through short, playful challenges designed for young minds. We use spaced repetition, a proven memory technique, so numbers are reviewed just often enough to move from short-term memory into long-term recall. Why parents love it - Builds real-world safety skills - Encourages independence and preparedness - Provides peace of mind without scare tactics Why it works for kids - Feels like a game, not a lesson - Fast sessions that fit into daily routines - Positive reinforcement instead of pressure Whether it’s what to do if a child loses their phone, preparing for emergencies, or simply helping kids remember parents’ numbers, this app teaches a skill every child should have.A small game that teaches a big life skill. One kid profile and 3 numbers included for free. Unlock unlimited with Whoya PRO!https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Hacktivate4 screens
Whoya4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Whoya at none against Hacktivate's 4. Whoya also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Hacktivate's advantage is ratings volume (33 vs 1) and device support. On price and iOS requirement 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. Hacktivate sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whoya asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Whoya holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hacktivate has 33 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Hacktivate versus Whoya: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHacktivateWhoya
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (33 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews88.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings33 — better1
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNo—
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — better—
Requires iOS26.026.0
Further details — not scored
Size184 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHudson Heavy IndustriesJacob Rakidzich

Bugs and requests

Hacktivate

Reported bugs

1 issue
  • 🐛 Useless but paid-for hint system

Requested features

1 request
  • Dark mode option

Whoya

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Hacktivate

One-time4
  • Hint Packet$0.99
  • Hint Payload$3.99
  • Hint Overload$9.99
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  • Unlock Campaign$14.99
None

Whoya

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hacktivate free?
Hacktivate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Whoya free?
Whoya is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Hacktivate or Whoya?
Whoya is rated higher. Hacktivate averages 4.7 out of 5 from 33 ratings, while Whoya averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

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