# Bow Hunter 2017 vs Clay Hunt START

The clearest difference is rating: Clay Hunt START at 4.3 against Bow Hunter 2017's 3.4. Clay Hunt START also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 32%) and in-app purchases (none vs 10). Bow Hunter 2017's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). On price, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bow Hunter 2017 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Clay Hunt START asks for nothing beyond the download.

Clay Hunt START holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 430 and 185 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 32% of Bow Hunter 2017's written reviews are positive against 67% of Clay Hunt START's.

Bow Hunter 2017 ships an update monthly, Clay Hunt START every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bow Hunter 2017 | Clay Hunt START |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (430 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bow-hunter-2017/id1140933619/reviews) | **[4.3 (185 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clay-hunt-start/id1441754915/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **430** | 185 |
| Positive reviews | 32.3% of reviews | **67.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 701 MB | 202 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.1** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [IEntertainment Network, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/992020596) | [Shotgun Gaming Oy](https://appshunter.io/developer/337571579) |

## What reviewers say

### Bow Hunter 2017

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bow-hunter-2017/id1140933619)

Experience realistic deer hunting in diverse American landscapes. Master stalking and tree stand techniques, utilize camouflage, and choose the right gear for successful hunts. Compete in tournaments for in-game rewards and real cash prizes.

**Highlights:** Realistic deer hunting simulation, Stalking and tree stand hunts, Requires camouflage and hunting techniques, Choose bows, arrows, and camouflage, Tournaments with real cash prizes, Over 100 hunts with increasing difficulty

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy 2500 OBucks | $4.99 | one-time |
| Buy 500 Gold | $4.99 | one-time |
| Buy 1100 Gold | $9.99 | one-time |
| Buy 5500 OBucks | $9.99 | one-time |
| Buy 11250 OBucks | $19.99 | one-time |
| Buy 2250 Gold | $19.99 | one-time |
| Buy 28000 OBucks | $49.99 | one-time |
| Buy 5600 Gold | $49.99 | one-time |
| Buy 11500 Gold | $99.99 | one-time |
| Buy 57500 OBucks | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 High-quality graphics and visuals
- 🎯 Realistic hunting simulator mechanics
- 🛠️ Wide variety of equipment and customization options
- 👍 User-friendly interface and easy to understand
- 🏆 Competitive mode with real cash prizes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Aggressive pay-to-win monetization model
- 🐛 Unrealistic arrow physics and drop mechanics
- 🎯 Inaccurate bow sight calibration and aiming system
- ⚡ Energy system doesn't regenerate properly
- 🚫 Frequent crashes and game-breaking bugs at higher levels

**Reported bugs**

- Game won't load or crashes on startup
- Sign-in screen freezes and won't allow progression
- Energy never restores despite waiting overnight
- Arrow trajectory doesn't match sight pins
- Arrows fall short of target or miss despite accurate aim

**Requested features**

- Ability to sight in and calibrate bows properly
- Arrow recovery system after harvesting animals
- Adjustable sights for different arrow grains and ranges
- Improved energy regeneration system or removal of energy mechanic
- More diverse hunting locations and scenery


### Clay Hunt START

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clay-hunt-start/id1441754915)

Experience the thrill of shotgun shooting with this simulator. Practice trap, skeet, and sporting clays, or go pigeon hunting. Enjoy realistic gameplay and unique touch controls for an immersive experience.

**Highlights:** Tutorial mode, Olympic Skeet and Trap, Sporting Clays simulation, Pigeon Hunting, Customizable shotgun parts, Realistic physics simulation

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Realistic gameplay
- 👍 Great for practice/warm-up
- 👍 Fun and engaging
- 👍 Good for hunting enthusiasts
- 👍 Realistic gun mechanics

**What reviewers complain about**

-  anúncios Ads before score
- 👎 Controls can be tricky
- 👎 Targets can be too fast
- 👎 No allowance for pattern break
- 👎 Aiming is awkward

**Reported bugs**

- Ads before score
- Finger controls can be tricky
- Targets too fast
- No allowance for pattern break
- Aiming is awkward

**Requested features**

- Add doubles in skeet
- Add more shotguns and chokes
- Add load-out customization (e.g., specific gun models, wood grades)
- Add more sporting clays maps
- Add American trap


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bow Hunter 2017 free?

Bow Hunter 2017 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Clay Hunt START free?

Clay Hunt START is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Bow Hunter 2017 or Clay Hunt START?

Clay Hunt START is rated higher. Bow Hunter 2017 averages 3.4 out of 5 from 430 ratings, while Clay Hunt START averages 4.3 from 185 ratings.

### Do Bow Hunter 2017 or Clay Hunt START have ads?

Clay Hunt START shows ads; Bow Hunter 2017 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Bow Hunter 2017 or Clay Hunt START?

Bow Hunter 2017 ships an update monthly, and Clay Hunt START every 2 months. Most recently, Bow Hunter 2017 was updated on October 29, 2026 and Clay Hunt START on October 31, 2026.

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