# Big Hunter vs Zombie Forest 3

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Zombie Forest 3 at 95% against Big Hunter's 79%. Zombie Forest 3 also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.6). Big Hunter's advantage is ratings volume (5.6K vs 993). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Big Hunter sells 12 one-off in-app purchases and Zombie Forest 3 sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Zombie Forest 3 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Big Hunter has 5.6K ratings behind it against 993, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of Big Hunter's written reviews are positive against 95% of Zombie Forest 3's.

Big Hunter ships an update every 3 months, Zombie Forest 3 every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Big Hunter | Zombie Forest 3 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (5.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/big-hunter/id1104846972/reviews) | **[4.8 (993 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zombie-forest-3-underground/id6478110126/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5.6K** | 993 |
| Positive reviews | 78.6% of reviews | **94.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 173 MB | 592 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Kakarod Interactive](https://appshunter.io/developer/635335464) | [Alexander Tavintsev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1453007973) |

## 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


### Zombie Forest 3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zombie-forest-3-underground/id6478110126)

Survive a zombie apocalypse by fortifying a hidden underground shelter. Gather resources, craft weapons, and defend against nightly hordes. Explore a vast forest, upgrade your base, and find a way to escape.

**Highlights:** Character customization, Explorable map with multiple locations, Base fortification and room expansion, Resource gathering and crafting, Vehicle building and improvement, Combat with diverse weapons, Daily events and merchant

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1000 coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 2500 coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Disable Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| 7000 coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 15000 coins | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Incredible gameplay
- 👍 Great game with depth
- 👍 Surprisingly deep mechanics
- 👍 Engaging gameplay loop
- 👍 Awesome zombie game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes
- 🐛 Game freezes
- 🐛 Buggy poker matches
- 🐛 Movement feels incomplete
- 🔋 Too many ads

**Reported bugs**

- Radio not working
- Wheels stolen from car
- Fuel barrels exploding on looting
- Trader refresh not working when driving

**Requested features**

- Add more enemy types
- Increase day length
- Improve vehicle building mechanics
- Implement raiding mechanics
- Add fishing or other activities


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Big Hunter free?

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

### Is Zombie Forest 3 free?

Zombie Forest 3 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Big Hunter or Zombie Forest 3?

Zombie Forest 3 is rated higher. Big Hunter averages 4.6 out of 5 from 5.6K ratings, while Zombie Forest 3 averages 4.8 from 993 ratings.

### Do Big Hunter or Zombie Forest 3 have ads?

Both Big Hunter and Zombie Forest 3 show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Big Hunter or Zombie Forest 3?

Big Hunter ships an update every 3 months, and Zombie Forest 3 every 2 months. Most recently, Big Hunter was updated on October 15, 2026 and Zombie Forest 3 on October 19, 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.*