Comparison

Shadow Node vs Overclock Grid

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

Head to head
About

Shadow Node

Features
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Welcome to Shadow Node – the ultimate hacker idle experience. You are an elite hacker on a mission to infiltrate global networks, breach high-security servers, and mine valuable data fragments. Your ultimate goal? The legendary Shadow Node—a network so secretive it is only spoken of in whispers on the deepest dark web forums. Are you ready to bring the digital world to its knees? FEATURES Progressive Hacking Network Work your way up from simple local networks to complex government databases. Every successful hack brings you closer to the top of the digital food chain. Idle Gameplay: Your Botnet Never Sleeps Progress even while you’re offline. Your scripts automatically gather data fragments while you're away. Return to collect massive rewards—perfect for hackers on the go. Deep Upgrade System Invest in cutting-edge hacking tools, AI assistants, massive botnets, and quantum processors. Optimize your mining rate with hundreds of unique upgrades. Strategic Prestige System Perform a strategic reset to unlock permanent bonuses and multipliers. Plan your ascension carefully to exponentially increase your earning potential. Milestones & Achievements Complete challenging objectives to unlock legendary Dark Matter upgrades that fundamentally transform your gameplay. Immersive Cyberpunk Atmosphere Experience an atmospheric soundtrack and a dark aesthetic designed to pull you deep into the world of cybercrime. HIGHLIGHTS Offline Progression: Your mining operations run 24/7. Fully Customizable: Tweak visual effects, haptic feedback, and choose from multiple languages. Mobile Optimized: Smooth gameplay and intuitive touch controls. PREMIUM MODE (Optional) Maximize your efficiency with the Premium Upgrade: 2x Mining Rate: Double the speed of your data extraction. Ad-Free: No interruptions, just pure hacking. Instant Boosts: Get immediate payouts with zero delays. Leave no trace. Download Shadow Node now and begin your ascent to hacker stardom!

About

Overclock Grid

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Build your ultimate PC rig on a grid and master the art of overclocking! In Overclock Grid, you are the engineer of a high-stakes server room. Place components, manage intricate power grids, and balance thermal outputs to maximize your idle income. But be careful—exceed your power or cooling capacity, and you’ll face the dreaded Thermal Throttling. Core Features: • Hardware Logic Puzzle: Strategic placement matters. Build efficient clusters to earn more money every second. • Manage the Heat: Use fans, coolers, and liquid cooling to prevent system failure. • Prestige for Power: When the rig hits its limits, perform an Overclock Reset to collect permanent Shards and unlock powerful skill upgrades. • Offline Earnings: Your servers work while you sleep. Check your SYSTEM BOOT LOG when you return! • Industrial Atmosphere: Immerse yourself in a dark, cyberpunk server environment with reactive neon cables. Do you have the skills to optimize the ultimate rig? Balance your power, manage the heat, and rule the grid! Overclock Grid is free to play, with optional rewarded ads to boost progress and in-app purchases

Screenshots

Shadow Node4 screens
Overclock Grid4 screens

Verdict

The call

Shadow Node and Overclock Grid are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Shadow Node sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Overclock Grid sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Shadow Node versus Overclock Grid: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShadow NodeOverclock Grid
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size109 MB44 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNETBYTE UG (haftungsbeschränkt)AYBERK YATAGAN

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Shadow Node

One-time1
  • Premium$1.99
2 purchases

Overclock Grid

One-time2
  • Starter Pack$1.99
  • Remove Ads$3.99

Questions

Is Shadow Node free?
Shadow Node is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Overclock Grid free?
Overclock Grid is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Shadow Node or Overclock Grid have ads?
Both Shadow Node and Overclock Grid show ads.

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