Comparison

HackStack vs WinCode 98

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

Head to head
About

HackStack

Features
Read full description

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.

About

WinCode 98

Features
Read full description

Ever wanted to live through the entire history of programming? In WinCode 98 you start as a developer in the 1940s — punch cards, machine code, humming mainframes — and work your way all the way to the age of cloud computing and AI. Tap to write code, earn money, and level up. Reinvest your earnings into better hardware, powerful skills, legendary programming languages, and new workspaces. Watch your passive income grow while you sleep, then come back to a fortune waiting to be spent. It's a cosy, retro-flavoured idle game with real progression depth — no pressure, no timers you can't beat, just the satisfying loop of getting a little more powerful every single tap. FIVE ERAS OF SOFTWARE HISTORY • Machine Code (1940s–50s) — where it all began • Procedural (1960s–70s) — structure meets speed • Object-Oriented (1980s–90s) — the golden age of software • Internet (1990s–2000s) — the world goes online • Cloud & AI (2010s–now) — the modern frontier Finish each era to unlock permanent bonuses that carry forward forever. DEEP UPGRADE SYSTEMS • Dozens of upgrades across hardware, software, lifestyle and business • 25 skills to master, five for every era • 13 iconic programming languages, each with its own bonus • 7 workspaces to unlock, from a cramped bedroom to a global HQ IDLE THE SMART WAY • Earn passive income even while the app is closed • Complete projects for big rewards • Collect daily rewards and offline earnings • Prestige through the eras for compounding multipliers Perfect for coders, retro-tech lovers, and anyone who enjoys a relaxing incremental game with a clever theme. Download WinCode 98 and start your journey from punch cards to the cloud today! No account required. Free to play.

Screenshots

HackStack4 screens
WinCode 984 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: WinCode 98 at none against HackStack's 4. 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. HackStack sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. WinCode 98 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
HackStack versus WinCode 98: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHackStackWinCode 98
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size68 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJacob WoodfieldAlexander Kremenchuk

In-app purchases

4 purchases

HackStack

One-time4
  • Remove Banner Ads$2.99
  • Remove Offline Ads$2.99
  • Remove Ops Ads$2.99
Show 1 more
  • Remove All Ads$6.99
None

WinCode 98

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HackStack free?
HackStack is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is WinCode 98 free?
WinCode 98 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do HackStack or WinCode 98 have ads?
Both HackStack and WinCode 98 show ads.

Other comparisons