# Big Hunter vs Smash Rocket

The clearest difference is rating: Big Hunter at 4.6 against Smash Rocket's 3.5. Big Hunter also leads on ratings volume (5.5K vs 4). Smash Rocket's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Big Hunter sells 12 one-off in-app purchases and Smash Rocket sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Big Hunter holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Big Hunter has 5.5K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 78% of Big Hunter's written reviews are positive against 100% of Smash Rocket's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Big Hunter ships an update every 3 months, Smash Rocket weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Big Hunter | Smash Rocket |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (5.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/big-hunter/id1104846972/reviews)** | [3.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smash-rocket/id1108414399/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5.5K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 78.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 189 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **6.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kakarod Interactive](https://appshunter.io/developer/635335464) | [STORMX](https://appshunter.io/developer/1065430567) |

## What reviewers say

### Big Hunter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/big-hunter/id1104846972)

Embark on a thrilling hunting adventure in a primeval world. Use spears, axes, and boomerangs to take down giant beasts. Compete with players globally and uncover an engaging story.

**Highlights:** Physics-based hunting gameplay, Variety of primitive weapons, Easy touch controls, Outstanding graphic design, Global ranking competition, Engaging story with unexpected ending

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Box of Ivory | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Woolly Rhino Story | $0.99 | one-time |
| Sack of Ivory | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Terror Bird Story | $1.99 | one-time |
| Horn Shuriken Prince's Hair | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Forced Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Smilodon Story | $2.99 | one-time |
| Sack of Minerals | $3.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Ancient Bats Story | $3.99 | one-time |
| Crate of Ivory | $4.99 | one-time |
| Cart of Ivory | $9.99 | one-time |
| Crate of Minerals | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Simple and fun gameplay
- 👍 Minimalistic art style
- 🕹️ Challenging but addictive
- 💰 Reasonable monetization

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐢 Repetitive gameplay
- 🤕 Difficult later levels
- 🔁 Lack of progression
- 🕰️ Slow progress to unlock new content

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional freezes and unresponsive controls
- Inconsistent hit detection on weak points

**Requested features**

- Add more animals to hunt
- Introduce new game modes
- Allow weapon and character customization
- Improve camera view for better visibility


### Smash Rocket

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smash-rocket/id1108414399)

Launch rockets orbiting Earth to hit all targets. Test your concentration and aim to conquer increasingly challenging stages. Compete for the highest score.

**Highlights:** Orbiting rocket mechanics, Target hitting gameplay, Progressive stage challenges, High score competition, Concentration-based gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 5000 Coin | $0.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| 16500 Coin | $2.99 | one-time |
| 37500 Coin | $4.99 | one-time |
| 100000 Coin | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Big Hunter free?

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

### Is Smash Rocket free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Big Hunter or Smash Rocket?

Big Hunter is rated higher. Big Hunter averages 4.6 out of 5 from 5.5K ratings, while Smash Rocket averages 3.5 from 4 ratings.

### Do Big Hunter or Smash Rocket have ads?

Big Hunter shows ads; Smash Rocket does not.

### Which is updated more often, Big Hunter or Smash Rocket?

Big Hunter ships an update every 3 months, and Smash Rocket weekly. Most recently, Big Hunter was updated on September 30, 2026 and Smash Rocket on October 1, 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.*