# Hacktivate vs Learnara

The clearest difference is ads: Hacktivate at none against Learnara's shown. Learnara's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and review sentiment (100% vs 88%). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hacktivate sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Learnara sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per month. 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 Hacktivate against 4.8 for Learnara. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 32 and 37 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 88% of Hacktivate's written reviews are positive against 100% of Learnara's.

Hacktivate ships an update every 5 days, Learnara every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hacktivate | Learnara |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hacktivate-capture-the-flag/id6748286602/reviews) | **[4.8 (37 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learnara-learn-visually/id6760729522/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 32 | **37** |
| Positive reviews | 87.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 184 MB | 91 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.5 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hudson Heavy Industries](https://appshunter.io/developer/1727337256) | [Learnara LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1885934965) |

## What reviewers say

### Hacktivate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hacktivate-capture-the-flag/id6748286602)

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:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hint Packet | $0.99 | one-time |
| Hint Payload | $3.99 | one-time |
| Hint Overload | $9.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Campaign | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great set of puzzles
- 👍 Fun and educational
- 👍 Brain-building
- 👍 Great idea, great implementation
- 👍 Great game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 The price of the full game

**Reported bugs**

- 🐛 Useless but paid-for hint system

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option


### Learnara

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learnara-learn-visually/id6760729522)

Master technical subjects like programming and math with interactive visual lessons and AI-generated content. This app adapts to your learning level, from beginner to expert, and offers real-world challenges to solidify your understanding.

**Highlights:** AI-generated visual lessons, Interactive concept manipulation, Adaptive difficulty levels, Real-world challenges and quizzes, Structured learning paths, Beginner to expert progression

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Learnara Premium | $24.99 | per month |
| Learnara Premium | $119.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hacktivate free?

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

### Is Learnara free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Hacktivate or Learnara?

Learnara is rated higher. Hacktivate averages 4.7 out of 5 from 32 ratings, while Learnara averages 4.8 from 37 ratings.

### Do Hacktivate or Learnara have ads?

Learnara shows ads; Hacktivate does not.

### Which is updated more often, Hacktivate or Learnara?

Hacktivate ships an update every 5 days, and Learnara every 4 days. Most recently, Hacktivate was updated on October 7, 2026 and Learnara on October 12, 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.*