# Hacker Sim vs WinCode 98

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: WinCode 98 at none against Hacker Sim's 16. Hacker Sim's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hacker Sim sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. WinCode 98 asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hacker Sim | WinCode 98 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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 | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 45 MB | 34 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) | [Alexander Kremenchuk](https://appshunter.io/developer/6788444082) |

## 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 |


### WinCode 98

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wincode-98/id6788444080)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hacker Sim free?

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

### Is WinCode 98 free?

WinCode 98 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Hacker Sim or WinCode 98 have ads?

Both Hacker Sim and WinCode 98 show ads.

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