Comparison

Computer Guy vs HACKR

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Computer Guy

Features
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Computer Guy is a hacker life simulator where you start as a junior developer and work your way up to becoming a legendary hacker. Manage your energy, hunger, mood, and health while leveling up your programming, networking, security, and communication skills. Take on freelance contracts, study books, upgrade your hardware and software, and make strategic decisions in random events that shape your journey. Every choice matters in this engaging idle simulation game. What can you do in Computer Guy? Work & Earn • Start with basic data entry and work your way up to senior architect • Choose your work intensity - slack off or grind hard for extra rewards • Earn money to invest in better equipment and skills Study & Grow • Read technical books to improve your programming, networking, and security skills • Level up to unlock higher-tier contracts and better job opportunities • Track your progress across dozens of achievements Upgrade Your Setup • Buy and equip CPUs, RAM, GPUs, monitors, and storage • Install software tools and choose your internet plan • Better gear means better performance and bigger rewards Take Contracts • Accept freelance contracts from a rotating board of opportunities • Match your skills to contract requirements for the best success rate • Complete contracts to earn money, XP, and reputation Random Events • Encounter unexpected situations - from finding a bug bounty to dealing with a coffee machine breakdown • Make choices that affect your stats, money, and reputation • Over 50 unique events keep every playthrough fresh Game Features • Dark hacker theme with customizable color palettes • Multiple save slots and cloud backup • Special game modes: Speedrun, Hardcore, and Sandbox • The Big Job - an ultimate challenge to prove you're a legend • Available in 9 languages Whether you dream of hacking into the mainframe or just want a fun idle game with depth, Computer Guy has you covered. Start your journey from junior dev to legendary hacker today! EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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HACKR

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Enter the cyber underground and start your journey as a rookie hacker in HACKR – Hacker Simulator RPG, a deep 2D simulation game where strategy, skill and decisions shape your destiny. Build your hacker career from scratch: complete hacking jobs, upgrade your computer, mine crypto, design powerful viruses, and compete in PvP arena battles. Choose your own path — become a legendary hacker, a crypto tycoon, or a stealth master. CORE FEATURES Hacker Simulation RPG Start with nothing and grow into the most powerful hacker in the digital underground. Skill-Based Mini Games Play Snake Maze, Password Cracker and Keyboard Rush to complete real hacking operations. Crypto Mining & Economy Build your GPU rig, mine crypto, manage electricity cost, and grow your passive income empire. Virus Builder System Design custom viruses with dozens of components. Spread them, earn passive income — but avoid police detection. PvP Arena Compete in real-time hacking battles. Crack passwords faster, win tap battles, climb global rankings. Deep Progression Level up Coding, Network, Crypto, Social and Stealth skills. Unlock perks, new jobs and powerful tools. Custom Hacker Room Upgrade your hacker room, furniture and equipment. Earn passive reputation and customize your cyber base. Dynamic Crypto Market Trade crypto, track profit/loss and grow your digital portfolio. Story Campaign & Choices Make moral decisions that shape your hacker identity and unlock different paths. Play online or offline, compete globally, and dominate the cyber world. Start your hacker journey now. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.hackr.tech/privacy

Screenshots

Computer Guy4 screens
HACKR4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HACKR at none against Computer Guy's 9. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Computer Guy sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. HACKR asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Computer Guy versus HACKR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterComputer GuyHACKR
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB75 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSergii BilakTalha Demirezen

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Computer Guy

One-time9
  • Cyberpunk Neon Theme$0.99
  • Ice Blue Theme$0.99
  • Retro Amber Theme$0.99
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  • All Themes Pack$1.99
  • Extra Save Slots$1.99
  • Supporter Badge$1.99
  • Game Modes Pack$2.99
  • Patron Badge$4.99
  • Benefactor Badge$9.99
None

HACKR

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Computer Guy free?
Computer Guy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HACKR free?
HACKR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Computer Guy or HACKR have ads?
Neither Computer Guy nor HACKR shows ads.

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