# Hacktivate vs CoDex Builder

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CoDex Builder at none against Hacktivate's 4. Hacktivate's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (18.5 vs 26.4). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hacktivate sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. CoDex Builder asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hacktivate | CoDex Builder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hacktivate-capture-the-flag/id6748286602/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **32** | — |
| Positive reviews | 87.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 184 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.5** | 26.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Hudson Heavy Industries](https://appshunter.io/developer/1727337256) | [Malik Andrews](https://appshunter.io/developer/1890748234) |

## 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


### CoDex Builder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codex-builder/id6761668999)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hacktivate free?

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

### Is CoDex Builder free?

CoDex Builder is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Hacktivate or CoDex Builder have ads?

CoDex Builder shows ads; Hacktivate does not.

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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.*