Comparison

Hack Ex vs Life Sim

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

Life Sim

Experience a life simulation RPG where your choices shape your destiny. Start from humble beginnings and build a career, family, or even an empire. Explore diverse paths from education and business to crime and social media stardom.

Highlights
  • Career progression and education
  • Build relationships and start a family
  • Business and stock market simulation
  • Explore criminal paths
  • Become a social media influencer
  • Adopt pets
  • Achieve life milestones
Features
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Ever wanted a second chance? Dive into Life Sim, the ultimate Life Simulator RPG where every choice defines your destiny. From a humble beginning to a global empire, write your story your way. Join thousands of players scripting their digital sagas today! Start as a young adult moving out of your parents' house, and write your own story. Will you go to college and climb the corporate ladder, or live a life of crime on the streets? Become a social media influencer, a real estate tycoon, or a family-focused parent. In this life RPG, the possibilities are endless. Key Features: LEARN & EARN: Graduate from college, get your degree, and unlock elite careers like being a doctor, lawyer, or politician. Higher education leads to better pay! CAREER ODYSSEY: Choose from dozens of jobs. Will you be an actor on the silver screen, a business CEO, or maybe even the President? HEART & HOME: Find the love of your life, start a family, and build relationships that last. Watch your children grow and create lasting memories on family vacations. DOLLAR DREAMS: Master the stock market, trade real estate, and launch your own business. Multiple income streams will help you build your empire and achieve mogul status. A LIFE OF CRIME: Feeling rebellious? Ditch the 9-to-5 and explore a riskier path. But be warned, every choice has a consequence. INFLUENCER CENTRAL: Build your social media presence, go viral, and become the next big vlogging sensation. INDEPENDENT LIVING: Take the first big step! Move out of your parents' home, furnish your own place, from a humble apartment to a sprawling mansion. PET PARADISE: Adopt and care for furry friends! Your family isn't complete without a dog, a cat, or even a horse. ACHIEVE GREATNESS: Conquer over 24 milestones and compete on the global leaderboards. Can you rise to the top? Ready to script your digital saga? Download Life Sim now and start your new life today! Crafted by a solo indie developer, Life Sim offers a deep and dynamic experience. It's not just a game—it's your second life waiting to be lived. Icon credits to icons8.

Screenshots

Hack Ex1 screens
Life Sim4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Hack Ex at none against Life Sim's shown. Hack Ex also leads on review sentiment (81% vs 73%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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 Life Sim sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Hack Ex against 4.6 for Life Sim. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.5K and 4.6K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 81% of Hack Ex's written reviews are positive against 73% of Life Sim's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hack Ex ships an update every 3 months, Life Sim every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Hack Ex versus Life Sim: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHack ExLife Sim
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (2.5K ratings)4.6 (4.6K ratings)
Positive reviews81.5% of reviews — better72.9% of reviews
Number of ratings2.5K4.6K — better
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 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB32 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperCNC Apps, LLCRichard Biddulph

Customer experience

Hack Ex

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

Life Sim

All ratings4,596 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral5.2%
Negative3.8%
Written reviews144 reviews
Positive72.9%
Neutral9.7%
Negative17.4%

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

Life Sim

From 4.6K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great concept
  • 🚀 Addictive gameplay
  • 💡 Realistic life simulation
  • 🚀 Immersive experience
  • 👍 Enjoyable and fun

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches
  • ⏱️ Slow time progression
  • 🔍 Limited options and customization
  • 💰 Too many ads
  • 🤔 Unbalanced business/finance mechanics

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

Life Sim

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Life age glitches
  • Inability to withdraw from business funds
  • Inconsistent dating/marriage mechanics
  • Unresponsive interaction options

Requested features

6 requests
  • Add more jobs and career paths
  • Implement time acceleration option
  • Allow customization of character appearance
  • Improve relationship and family mechanics
  • Add more business management features
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  • Introduce generational/inheritance system

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
5 purchases

Life Sim

One-time5
  • 10 Coins$1.99
  • 25 Coins$2.99
  • 50 Coins$4.99
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  • 100 Coins$7.99
  • Remove Ads$7.99

Questions

Is Hack Ex free?
Hack Ex is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Life Sim free?
Life Sim is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Hack Ex or Life Sim?
Hack Ex and Life Sim are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2.5K and 4.6K ratings respectively.
Do Hack Ex or Life Sim have ads?
Life Sim shows ads; Hack Ex does not.
Which is updated more often, Hack Ex or Life Sim?
Hack Ex ships an update every 3 months, and Life Sim every 2 months. Most recently, Hack Ex was updated on October 14, 2026 and Life Sim on October 11, 2026.

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