# Shadow Node vs Hacker Tycoon

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hacker Tycoon at none against Shadow Node's 1. Hacker Tycoon also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Shadow Node sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Hacker Tycoon asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shadow Node | Hacker Tycoon |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Size | 109 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NETBYTE UG (haftungsbeschränkt)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1854412817) | [Niraj Prajapati](https://appshunter.io/developer/1635045489) |

## What reviewers say

### Shadow Node

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadow-node-idle-hacker/id6759072485)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $1.99 | one-time |


### Hacker Tycoon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hacker-tycoon/id6789246483)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shadow Node free?

Shadow Node is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Hacker Tycoon free?

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

### Do Shadow Node or Hacker Tycoon have ads?

Both Shadow Node and Hacker Tycoon show ads.

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