Comparison

Hack Ex vs Rap Quest 2

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

Head to head
About

Hack Ex

Engage in a virtual hacking simulation game where you adopt an alias to hack other players' devices and defend your own. Build your reputation by cracking virtual bank accounts, deploying viruses for income, and manipulating digital logs. Remember to erase your tracks to truly master the art of virtual hacking.

Highlights
  • Virtual hacking simulation
  • Hack and defend player devices
  • Crack virtual bank accounts
  • Deploy viruses for income
  • Manipulate digital logs
  • Upgrade virtual devices and utilities
Features
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Become the ultimate hacker under your alias in this virtual hacking game. Hack other players' devices and defend yours to build a reputation in the hacking world. Crack players' virtual bank accounts, upload viruses to generate money, manipulate their logs and more. And remember to clear your digital footprint... that’s what being the ultimate hacker is about, after all. * This is not real hacking. It's only a game. Features: - Quick to learn. No real hacking knowledge required. - Upgrade your virtual device to improve processing speed. - Upgrade your utility apps to better your defenses and attack with more success. - Hack into players’ virtual bank accounts and transfer their funds to your account. - Upload viruses on other players’ devices to earn you money and spy on their activity. - Hide your activity from your in-game logs or manipulate others. - Add your friends to your in-game Contacts and transfer funds to them. Note: This game requires an internet connection.

About

Rap Quest 2

Become a rap legend in this immersive RPG. Create your rapper, hone your skills through mini-games, record hits, and perform live. Build your empire from condos to private islands and climb the charts to global fame.

Highlights
  • Create a rapper avatar
  • Choose a rap style
  • Build rap skills (Flow, Bars, Freestyle, Swag)
  • Record music in the studio
  • Perform at venues
  • Battle rap opponents
  • Climb the Illboard charts
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Pen classic verses, destroy dope beats, build your fanbase, top the Illboard charts, and rock every venue on your way to becoming a True Rap Legend! Rap Quest 2 is the first Rap Game that lets you build your rapper up through a variety of mini-games, showing you what it means to be a MC. • Create A Rapper - Choose from several avatars to embody your style • Pick A Rap Style - Rap is a diverse genre...how do you lay it down? • Build Your Skills - Flow, Bars, Freestyle, and Swag skills build the foundation • Hit The Studio - Play writing and recording mini-games to crank out hits • Master The Ceremony - Freestyle or spit Bars to rock the crowd at Venues • Battle Rap - 10 CPU opponents test your grit in the pit • Move On Up - Purchase Condos, Mansions, and even a Private Island! • Drip Hard With Outfits - Hats, Shades, Flash, Tops, Bottoms, & Kicks • Pull Up In New Rides - Vehicles add extra Swag & Image to your persona • Climb The Charts - Publish your Songs & Albums to the Illboard Charts • Go On Tour - Regional & Global Tours expand your audience • Press Kit - Talk to the media and chop it up with fans on Spitter • Sign...Or Don't - Record Labels provide conditional cash advances • Quest For GOATness - Make your mark in the Rap Industry Follow @freshdopegames on Twitch and socials for a peek into the development process Follow @stuby_kas on Soundcloud for bars better than yours

Screenshots

Hack Ex1 screens
Rap Quest 24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Hack Ex at 4.6 against Rap Quest 2's 4.1. Hack Ex also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (81% vs 58%). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Hack Ex sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Rap Quest 2 sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Hack Ex holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hack Ex has 2.5K ratings behind it against 487, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of Hack Ex's written reviews are positive against 58% of Rap Quest 2's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hack Ex ships an update every 3 months, Rap Quest 2 every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Hack Ex versus Rap Quest 2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHack ExRap Quest 2
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (2.5K ratings) — better4.1 (487 ratings)
Positive reviews81.5% of reviews — better57.9% of reviews
Number of ratings2.5K — better487
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB160 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCNC Apps, LLCCraig Tinsley

Customer experience

Hack Ex

All ratings2,521 ratings
Positive90.4%
Neutral3.6%
Negative6.0%
Written reviews708 reviews
Positive81.5%
Neutral7.2%
Negative11.3%

Rap Quest 2

All ratings487 ratings
Positive73.7%
Neutral10.5%
Negative15.8%
Written reviews95 reviews
Positive57.9%
Neutral27.4%
Negative14.7%

User reviews

Hack Ex

From 2.5K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth gameplay
  • 👍 Fun and addictive
  • 🔒 Realistic hacking simulation
  • 💡 Unique concept
  • 👍 User-friendly interface

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches
  • ⏱️ Extremely long processing times
  • 🔋 High battery consumption
  • 💰 Microtransactions feel necessary

Rap Quest 2

From 487 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great game
  • 👍 Fun and immersive experience
  • 🚀 Realistic simulation of the music industry
  • 👍 Engaging gameplay

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches
  • 🐛 Freezing and crashing issues
  • 🐛 Progression and feature bugs
  • 🐛 In-app purchase issues

Bugs and requests

Hack Ex

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Ads not working properly to reduce processing times
  • Inconsistent display of processing progress
  • Crashes and login issues
  • Inability to delete accounts or change email

Requested features

6 requests
  • More network and device upgrades
  • Ability to team up with friends
  • Different types of viruses and malware
  • Leaderboards and social features
  • Ability to pay or threaten other players
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  • Shorter and more balanced processing times

Rap Quest 2

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Tour and album release bugs
  • Issues with the recording studio and track list
  • Problems with the nightclub and open mic minigames
  • Glitches with in-app purchases and store
  • Freezing and crashing on certain screens

Requested features

6 requests
  • Add more customization options for characters
  • Implement features to collaborate with other artists
  • Add more awards and chart tracking
  • Improve pacing and progression speed
  • Implement a calendar/timeline system
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  • Add more content like music videos, merchandise, etc.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Hack Ex

One-time10
  • 200 Overclocks$0.99
  • 6000 Cryptocoins$1.99
  • Generate New IP$1.99
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  • 10000 Cryptocoins$1.99
  • 1100 Overclocks$4.99
  • 16000 Cryptocoins$4.99
  • 34000 Cryptocoins$9.99
  • 2400 Overclocks$9.99
  • 72000 Cryptocoins$19.99
  • 5000 Overclocks$19.99
11 purchases

Rap Quest 2

One-time11
  • $25,000 In-Game Currency$0.99
  • 20 Diamonds In-Game Currency$0.99
  • Topic Pack - All-Around$0.99
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  • Topic Pack - Party$0.99
  • Topic Pack - Lyrical$0.99
  • Topic Pack - Passion$0.99
  • $100,000 In-Game Currency$1.99
  • 500 Diamonds In-Game Currency$1.99
  • $250,000 In-Game Currency$1.99
  • $1M In-Game Currency$2.99
  • 1,000 Diamonds In-Game Currency$3.99

Questions

Is Hack Ex free?
Hack Ex is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Rap Quest 2 free?
Rap Quest 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Hack Ex or Rap Quest 2?
Hack Ex is rated higher. Hack Ex averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.5K ratings, while Rap Quest 2 averages 4.1 from 487 ratings.
Do Hack Ex or Rap Quest 2 have ads?
Rap Quest 2 shows ads; Hack Ex does not.
Which is updated more often, Hack Ex or Rap Quest 2?
Hack Ex ships an update every 3 months, and Rap Quest 2 every 2 months. Most recently, Hack Ex was updated on October 12, 2026 and Rap Quest 2 on October 5, 2026.

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