Hacktivate vs CFClimb
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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
CFClimb
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CFClimb is a companion for competitive programmers on Codeforces. It follows your week: get reminded before a round, compete, see your rating change, then upsolve what you missed. Unofficial: CFClimb is not affiliated with or endorsed by Codeforces. It uses the public Codeforces API. NEVER MISS A ROUND • Upcoming, running and past contests, with live rounds pinned to the top • A countdown to the next round, also on your Home Screen with the widget • Reminders 1 day, 1 hour or 10 minutes before the rounds you pick. If Codeforces moves a round, the reminder moves with it • Add upcoming contests to your calendar KNOW WHERE YOU STAND • Save your handle to see your rating, your tier and how many points you need for the next one • Your solve streak, problems solved in the last 7 days and rated rounds at a glance • A notification when your new rating is published, checked in the background UPSOLVE WHAT YOU MISSED • A queue built from your rated rounds: problems you tried but didn't solve, then problems you never opened • Sorted from easiest to hardest, with difficulty and tags, and filters for tried or not opened • Open any problem on Codeforces in one tap PROFILES AND COMPARE • Rating history, solved problems by difficulty and tag, verdicts, languages and an activity heatmap for any handle • Compare two handles side by side • Search contests by name or type WORKS OFFLINE • Contests and profiles you've opened are saved on your iPhone and load without a connection • Light, dark or system appearance No account and no sign-in: just your public Codeforces handle. Terms: https://ghurilabs.com/colourpal/apple_eula.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CFClimb at none against Hacktivate's 4. On price, ads, device support 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
Both are free to download. Hacktivate sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. CFClimb asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Hacktivate | CFClimb |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (32 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 87.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 32 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.5 | 18.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 184 MB | 48 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hudson Heavy Industries | Md Didarul Islam |
Bugs and requests
Hacktivate
Reported bugs
1 issue- 🐛 Useless but paid-for hint system
Requested features
1 request- Dark mode option
CFClimb
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Hacktivate
- Hint Packet$0.99
- Hint Payload$3.99
- Hint Overload$9.99
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- Unlock Campaign$14.99
CFClimb
No in-app purchases
Questions
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