# Hacker Sim vs CodeCards

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CodeCards at none against Hacker Sim's 10. CodeCards also leads on ads (none vs shown). Hacker Sim's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hacker Sim sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. CodeCards asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hacker Sim | CodeCards |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hacker-sim-hacking-tycoon/id6749781043/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **17** | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 45 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [JOBEE DEVELOPMENTS LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1782783227) | [Position Games Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/376156252) |

## 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 (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Operator Pass Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Operator Pass Annual | $39.99 | per year |
| Extra Streak Freeze | $0.99 | one-time |
| Recovery Kit | $2.99 | one-time |
| Field Kit | $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 |
| Lifetime Operator License | $14.99 | one-time |


### CodeCards

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codecards/id6766890650)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hacker Sim free?

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

### Is CodeCards free?

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

### Do Hacker Sim or CodeCards have ads?

Hacker Sim shows ads; CodeCards does not.

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