Comparison

Hack Ex vs Hacker or Dev Tycoon? Clicker

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

Hacker or Dev Tycoon? Clicker

Embark on a journey from a novice programmer to a world-renowned developer. Create games and apps, build your business, and climb the ranks to earn millions. Experience the thrill of competitions, luxurious living, and even saving the world.

Highlights
  • Create games and applications
  • Earn millions of dollars
  • Improve programming skills
  • Open an office and start a business
  • Participate in competitions
  • Save the world from a virus
Features
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Welcome to Hacker real life simulator - a game where you will create your own games and applications and earn your first million dollars. You will go from a beginner to the richest programmer in the world. There will be many adventures on the way to success: • you will improve your programming skills; • open office and start your own business; • take part in competitions and conferences; • live in the most expensive houses and use the coolest computers; • and even save the world from a dangerous virus in our idle clicker! So, you will go from zero to hero in our Tap Tycoon Simulator. They will call you a developer or programmer. But we know who you really are. You are a hacker! Remember this word, our future Dev Tycoon. The game is based on real events.

Screenshots

Hack Ex1 screens
Hacker or Dev Tycoon? Clicker4 screens

Verdict

The call

Hack Ex and Hacker or Dev Tycoon? Clicker both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 81% of Hack Ex's written reviews are positive against 39% of Hacker or Dev Tycoon? Clicker's. Hack Ex also leads on ads (none vs shown). Hacker or Dev Tycoon? Clicker's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases 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 Hacker or Dev Tycoon? Clicker sells 10 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 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.5K and 1.4K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of Hack Ex's written reviews are positive against 39% of Hacker or Dev Tycoon? Clicker's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hack Ex ships an update every 3 months, Hacker or Dev Tycoon? Clicker every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on September 22, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Hack Ex versus Hacker or Dev Tycoon? Clicker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHack ExHacker or Dev Tycoon? Clicker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (2.5K ratings) — better4.4 (1.4K ratings)
Positive reviews81.5% of reviews — better38.7% of reviews
Number of ratings2.5K — better1.4K
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB203 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCNC Apps, LLCAliaksandr Prakarym

Customer experience

Hack Ex

All ratings2,520 ratings
Positive90.4%
Neutral3.6%
Negative6.0%
Written reviews707 reviews
Positive81.5%
Neutral7.2%
Negative11.3%

Hacker or Dev Tycoon? Clicker

All ratings1,399 ratings
Positive87.2%
Neutral2.6%
Negative10.2%
Written reviews724 reviews
Positive38.7%
Neutral14.2%
Negative47.1%

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

Hacker or Dev Tycoon? Clicker

From 1.4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great game
  • 👍 Interesting concept
  • 🕹️ Fun gameplay
  • 💰 Good progression

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Office button bug
  • 🔍 Lack of content
  • 📺 Too many ads
  • 💰 Expensive IAPs

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

Hacker or Dev Tycoon? Clicker

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Office button not working
  • Game freezing at office
  • Achievements not tracking
  • Monthly income not received

Requested features

4 requests
  • More levels and features
  • Fix office button bug
  • Reduce ads
  • Improve progression

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
10 purchases

Hacker or Dev Tycoon? Clicker

One-time10
  • Gold ID$2.99
  • Small money pack$2.99
  • Special offer for new players$2.99
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  • Golden keyboard$3.99
  • No AD$3.99
  • Normal money pack$5.99
  • Golden computer + keyboard$6.99
  • Big money pack$14.99
  • Special offer VIP account$14.99
  • VIP account$19.99

Questions

Is Hack Ex free?
Hack Ex is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hacker or Dev Tycoon? Clicker free?
Hacker or Dev Tycoon? Clicker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Hack Ex or Hacker or Dev Tycoon? Clicker?
Hack Ex is rated higher. Hack Ex averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.5K ratings, while Hacker or Dev Tycoon? Clicker averages 4.4 from 1.4K ratings.
Do Hack Ex or Hacker or Dev Tycoon? Clicker have ads?
Hacker or Dev Tycoon? Clicker shows ads; Hack Ex does not.
Which is updated more often, Hack Ex or Hacker or Dev Tycoon? Clicker?
Hack Ex ships an update every 3 months, and Hacker or Dev Tycoon? Clicker every 5 weeks. Most recently, Hack Ex was updated on September 22, 2026 and Hacker or Dev Tycoon? Clicker on September 22, 2026.

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