Comparison

Diplicity vs HackStack

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

Head to head
About

Diplicity

Experience the classic negotiation-based strategy game on your mobile device. Engage in asynchronous multiplayer matches, form alliances, and master the art of betrayal to conquer Europe. Play at your own pace with flexible deadlines and multiple game variants.

Highlights
  • Asynchronous multiplayer
  • Negotiation via chat
  • Flexible game deadlines
  • Multiple game variants
  • No dice rolls or luck
  • Community-driven
Features
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Diplicity brings the classic board game Diplomacy to your phone. Play asynchronous multiplayer games with players worldwide — negotiate through chat channels, submit orders, and master the art of alliances and betrayal. THE CLASSIC STRATEGY GAME Diplomacy is the timeless negotiation-based strategy game where great powers compete to control Europe. Win through diplomacy, alliances, and cunning — pure negotiation with no dice rolls or luck. FLEXIBLE GAMEPLAY - Play multiple games simultaneously at your own pace - Choose from flexible deadlines: 1 hour to 2 weeks per phase IN-GAME DIPLOMACY - Create chat channels to negotiate with other players - Group chats for team discussions or alliances MULTIPLE VARIANTS Play Standard (classic 7-player Europe), Hundred (expanded 16-player), and Sandbox games for solo learning. More variants coming soon FREE & COMMUNITY-DRIVEN Diplicity is completely free to play. Join a growing community of Diplomacy enthusiasts from around the world.

About

HackStack

Features
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Build your hacking empire from nothing. HackStack is an idle clicker set in a cybersecurity underworld. You tap to run exploits, deploy tools that earn while you sleep, research new tech, and build out your rig. It's a cyberpunk parody of the infosec world with real hacking history baked into every corner. EXECUTE exploits to earn CREDS, your in-game currency. Start with a humble Port Scanner. End up running Neural Exploits and a Digital Consciousness. Every tool you deploy keeps earning even when you close the app. RESEARCH 24 tools across 6 categories. Each one comes with an intel card covering real cybersecurity history and lore. 177 cards to find. BUILD YOUR RIG. Upgrade your CPU, RAM, GPU, Storage, Cooling, and PSU. Better hardware means faster research and access to higher-tier tools. EARN CERTIFICATIONS across three branches: Offensive, Defensive, and Management. 23 certs, 69 tiers. They shape how you play and what you can unlock. SURVIVE BREACHES. Phishing attacks, ransomware, DDoS, insider threats. They show up unannounced, they mess with your income, and you need to deal with them fast. COMPLETE DAILY OPS for XP. Quick wins, standard missions, and challenge-tier operations. Something different every day. PRESTIGE when you're ready. Wipe your progress, earn Shadow Creds, buy permanent upgrades, and come back stronger. Free to play. No pay-to-win. Made by one developer who thought Cookie Clicker needed more firmware implants.

Screenshots

Diplicity4 screens
HackStack4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Diplicity at none against HackStack's 4. Diplicity also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). HackStack's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). On price and device support 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. HackStack sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Diplicity asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Diplicity ships an update fortnightly, HackStack weekly. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Diplicity versus HackStack: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDiplicityHackStack
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (14 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews62.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings14 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB68 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJohn McDowellJacob Woodfield

In-app purchases

None

Diplicity

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

HackStack

One-time4
  • Remove Banner Ads$2.99
  • Remove Offline Ads$2.99
  • Remove Ops Ads$2.99
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  • Remove All Ads$6.99

Questions

Is Diplicity free?
Diplicity is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HackStack free?
HackStack is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Diplicity or HackStack have ads?
HackStack shows ads; Diplicity does not.
Which is updated more often, Diplicity or HackStack?
Diplicity ships an update fortnightly, and HackStack weekly. Most recently, Diplicity was updated on October 28, 2026 and HackStack on October 28, 2026.

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