# BlackSun Net vs ColdWire

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ColdWire at none against BlackSun Net's 10. ColdWire also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). BlackSun Net's advantage is ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BlackSun Net sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. ColdWire asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for BlackSun Net against 5.0 for ColdWire. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.

BlackSun Net ships an update monthly, ColdWire every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on September 9, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | BlackSun Net | ColdWire |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blacksun-net/id6757990401/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coldwire/id6781021178/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3** | 1 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 82 MB | 57 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [GravityFish, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/665694665) | [Olamide Olufade](https://appshunter.io/developer/6781021180) |

## What reviewers say

### BlackSun Net

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blacksun-net/id6757990401)

Engage in a simulated cyberpunk hacking experience where you build and upgrade your virtual rig. Breach targets, earn rewards while offline, and compete on global leaderboards without any real-world consequences.

**Highlights:** Simulated cyberpunk hacking gameplay, Virtual rig component upgrades, Idle rewards while offline, Interactive network map with mission tiers, Skill trees for character progression, Global leaderboard competition

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 Cache Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| 100 Data Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| 100 Chips Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| 500 Data Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| 500 Cache Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| 500 Chips Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| 2500 Metal Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2500 Cache Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2500 Data Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2500 Chips Pack | $9.99 | one-time |


### ColdWire

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coldwire/id6781021178)

Engage in a strategic cyber-heist experience on a hostile global grid. Scout targets, bypass security, and disconnect before being traced. Upgrade your operation, take on contracts, and compete with other players in asynchronous PvP raids.

**Highlights:** Terminal-noir cyber-heist strategy, Global grid exploration and target scouting, Layered security breaching mechanics, Operation and tool upgrades, Asynchronous PvP raids and defense building, Crew system and season leaderboards, Daily and live-ops content

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BlackSun Net free?

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

### Is ColdWire free?

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

### Which has better reviews, BlackSun Net or ColdWire?

BlackSun Net and ColdWire are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do BlackSun Net or ColdWire have ads?

Neither BlackSun Net nor ColdWire shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, BlackSun Net or ColdWire?

BlackSun Net ships an update monthly, and ColdWire every 2 weeks. Most recently, BlackSun Net was updated on September 9, 2026 and ColdWire on September 9, 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.*