# NEONNET vs Hack Ex 2

The clearest difference is review sentiment: NEONNET at 100% against Hack Ex 2's 48%. NEONNET also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and ads (none vs shown). Hack Ex 2's advantage is ratings volume (83 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NEONNET sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Hack Ex 2 sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

NEONNET holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hack Ex 2 has 83 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of NEONNET's written reviews are positive against 48% of Hack Ex 2's.

NEONNET ships an update every 4 days, Hack Ex 2 every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NEONNET | Hack Ex 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/neonnet-cyberdeck-roguelite/id909573547/reviews)** | [4.3 (83 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hack-ex-2-pvp-hacking-sim/id1584560010/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **83** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 47.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 6 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 49 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Verosocial Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/354566841) | [CNC Apps, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1263197795) |

## What reviewers say

### NEONNET

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/neonnet-cyberdeck-roguelite/id909573547)

Engage in a cyberpunk roguelike strategy game on a hostile grid. Issue commands, scan for risks, and choose your tactical approach to hacking, combat, and extraction. Designed for brief, focused sessions, it offers deliberate pacing and a readable interface for strategic decision-making.

**Highlights:** Grid exploration with threat scanning, Turn-based tactical combat, Hacking and software upgrades, Quest system with story threads, Market economy for trading and upgrades, Save and resume functionality

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Level Up | $0.99 | one-time |
| Buy Credits - 500 | $0.99 | one-time |


### Hack Ex 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hack-ex-2-pvp-hacking-sim/id1584560010)

Engage in real-time multiplayer hacking battles in this simulator. Scan, exploit, and steal virtual crypto from other players while upgrading your rig and defenses. Join crews for coordinated raids and climb the leaderboards.

**Highlights:** Real-time multiplayer hacking, PvP raids and attacks, Virtual crypto wallet theft, Upgrade hacking tools and rig, Crew system for coordinated play, Climb leaderboards and complete missions

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hacker Pass | $4.99 | per month |
| Elite Pass | $9.99 | per month |
| 100 Credits | $0.99 | one-time |
| 210 Credits | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Kit | $2.99 | one-time |
| 550 Credits | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1150 Credits | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2350 Credits | $19.99 | one-time |
| 6000 Credits | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NEONNET free?

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

### Is Hack Ex 2 free?

Hack Ex 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, NEONNET or Hack Ex 2?

NEONNET is rated higher. NEONNET averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Hack Ex 2 averages 4.3 from 83 ratings.

### Do NEONNET or Hack Ex 2 have ads?

Hack Ex 2 shows ads; NEONNET does not.

### Which is updated more often, NEONNET or Hack Ex 2?

NEONNET ships an update every 4 days, and Hack Ex 2 every 6 days. Most recently, NEONNET was updated on October 10, 2026 and Hack Ex 2 on October 18, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*