# Hacker Sim vs Empire Inc.

The clearest difference is rating: Hacker Sim at 4.6 against Empire Inc.'s 3.7. Hacker Sim also leads on ratings volume (17 vs 3). Empire Inc.'s advantage is review sentiment (67% vs 50%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hacker Sim sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Empire Inc. sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Hacker Sim holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hacker Sim has 17 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of Hacker Sim's written reviews are positive against 67% of Empire Inc.'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Hacker Sim ships an update every 5 weeks, Empire Inc. monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hacker Sim | Empire Inc. |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hacker-sim-hacking-tycoon/id6749781043/reviews)** | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/empire-inc/id6757396694/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **17** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 45 MB | 105 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [JOBEE DEVELOPMENTS LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1782783227) | [Can Akyuz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1866615467) |

## What reviewers say

### Hacker Sim

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hacker-sim-hacking-tycoon/id6749781043)

Build a digital empire through strategic hacking, trading, and mining. Manage your "Heat" level, complete contracts, and upgrade your rig. Features a new story mode where you battle a cyber threat.

**Highlights:** Story Mode with branching objectives, Multi-stage hacking mechanics, Real-time Heat management system, Simulated cryptocurrency market trading, In-game crypto mining, Botnet building and management, Hardware and skill upgrades

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

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Operator Pass Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Operator Pass Annual | $39.99 | per year |
| Extra Streak Freeze | $0.99 | one-time |
| Cash Pack (Small) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Heat Amnesty Token | $1.99 | one-time |
| Recovery Kit | $2.99 | one-time |
| Crypto Stash (Small) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Heat Insurance (1hr) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Field Kit | $3.99 | one-time |
| Cash Pack (Medium) | $3.99 | one-time |
| Black Budget Cache | $4.99 | one-time |
| Research Boost Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Crypto Stash (Medium) | $5.99 | one-time |
| Circuit Breakers Forever | $6.99 | one-time |
| Cash Pack (Large) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Operator License | $14.99 | one-time |


### Empire Inc.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/empire-inc/id6757396694)

Build a business empire from scratch, starting with small ventures and growing into a global conglomerate. Invest strategically, unlock luxury items, and compete with players worldwide. Enjoy daily rewards and premium features for an enhanced experience.

**Highlights:** Build businesses from small ventures to conglomerates, Invest strategically for passive income, Unlock luxury items and lifestyle, Compete globally on leaderboards, Join clans and play with others, Daily rewards and login bonuses

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Elite Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Pro Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $99.99 | per year |
| Elite Yearly | $199.99 | per year |
| 80 Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| 450 Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| 950 Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2100 Gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| 5800 Gems | $49.99 | one-time |
| 12500 Gems | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hacker Sim free?

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

### Is Empire Inc. free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Hacker Sim or Empire Inc.?

Hacker Sim is rated higher. Hacker Sim averages 4.6 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Empire Inc. averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do Hacker Sim or Empire Inc. have ads?

Both Hacker Sim and Empire Inc. show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hacker Sim or Empire Inc.?

Hacker Sim ships an update every 5 weeks, and Empire Inc. monthly. Most recently, Hacker Sim was updated on October 25, 2026 and Empire Inc. on October 24, 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.*