Comparison

Bow Hunter 2017 vs The Hunter

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Bow Hunter 2017

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
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Bow Hunter 2017 is a deer hunting simulation in the American Southwest and Northwest for white tail, black tail, and mule deer. Bow Hunter 2016, a sister product, is a deer hunting simulation in the American Southeast and Northeast for white tail deer. Both simulations provide stalking and tree stand hunts, require camouflage, and good hunting techniques to accomplish successful hunts! Choose the right bows, the right arrows, the right camouflage to get your shot to score! Play in tournaments against other players for in game rewards and real cash prizes! The deer in the 2017 simulation are easily spooked and will run quickly from the hunter if the hunter does not use the proper bow hunting techniques including the right camouflage! The simulation contains over 100 hunts, with increasing difficulty, requiring better and better equipment, techniques, and hunting expertise. Have fun and bring in your trophies!

About

The Hunter

Experience a realistic deer hunting simulation with lifelike environments and animal behavior. Track and take down white-tailed deer using various weapons, considering factors like wind and scent. This immersive game challenges both novice and experienced hunters.

Highlights
  • Realistic hunting simulation
  • Lifelike environments
  • Realistic animal behavior
  • Variety of weapons (rifles, bows, crossbows)
  • Consider wind, scent, and noise
  • Immersive and challenging gameplay
Features
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Deer Hunt - Big Buck Hunter is a realistic hunting simulation game that puts players in the shoes of a hunter in pursuit of the elusive white-tailed deer. With lifelike environments and realistic animal behavior, players will have to use their hunting skills to track and take down their prey. The game offers a variety of weapons to choose from, including rifles, bows, and crossbows, each with their own unique strengths and weaknesses. Players must also take into account factors such as wind direction, scent, and noise to successfully take down their quarry. Whether you're a seasoned hunter or a beginner, Deer Hunting offers an immersive and challenging hunting

Screenshots

Bow Hunter 20174 screens
The Hunter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: The Hunter at 4.4 against Bow Hunter 2017's 3.4. The Hunter also leads on ratings volume (3.2K vs 430). Bow Hunter 2017's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Bow Hunter 2017 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and The Hunter sells 14 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

The Hunter holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Hunter has 3.2K ratings behind it against 430, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 32% of Bow Hunter 2017's written reviews are positive against 25% of The Hunter's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bow Hunter 2017 ships an update monthly, The Hunter every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Bow Hunter 2017 versus The Hunter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBow Hunter 2017The Hunter
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (430 ratings)4.4 (3.2K ratings) — better
Positive reviews32.3% of reviews — better25.0% of reviews
Number of ratings4303.2K — better
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS7.1 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size701 MB319 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperIEntertainment Network, Inc.Iram Shehzad

Customer experience

Bow Hunter 2017

All ratings413 ratings
Positive55.2%
Neutral9.9%
Negative34.9%
Written reviews62 reviews
Positive32.3%
Neutral4.8%
Negative62.9%

The Hunter

All ratings2,976 ratings
Positive83.4%
Neutral6.5%
Negative10.2%
Written reviews44 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral4.5%
Negative70.5%

User reviews

Bow Hunter 2017

From 430 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎨 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

Room to improve

  • 💸 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

The Hunter

From 3.2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Realistic graphics
  • 🎯 Good hunting experience

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes
  • 🕹️ Difficult controls
  • 💰 Excessive ads
  • 🔤 Spelling mistakes

Bugs and requests

Bow Hunter 2017

Reported bugs

11 issues
  • 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
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  • Hit detection fails on perfect shot placements
  • Game crashes after stage 8-9 during hunts
  • Thermal vision doesn't register lung shots correctly
  • Bow becomes inaccurate after 2 shots without repair option
  • Mission completion fails even after successful kills
  • In-app purchase transactions don't process correctly

Requested features

10 requests
  • 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
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  • Better map navigation
  • Reduced arrow prices and improved currency rewards
  • Bow repair functionality
  • Thermal vision improvements
  • Larger deer models as shown on game covers

The Hunter

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Game restarts on level 2
  • Arrows not displayed properly

Requested features

2 requests
  • Open world hunting experience
  • Improved graphics and animations

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Bow Hunter 2017

One-time10
  • Buy 2500 OBucks$4.99
  • Buy 500 Gold$4.99
  • Buy 1100 Gold$9.99
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  • Buy 5500 OBucks$9.99
  • Buy 11250 OBucks$19.99
  • Buy 2250 Gold$19.99
  • Buy 28000 OBucks$49.99
  • Buy 5600 Gold$49.99
  • Buy 11500 Gold$99.99
  • Buy 57500 OBucks$99.99
14 purchases

The Hunter

One-time14
  • Cash Coins 300$2.99
  • Cash Coins 700$3.99
  • Purchase 1000 Coins$4.99
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  • Purchase 2,000 Coins$6.99
  • Unlock Chapter One Levels$9.99
  • Unlock Chapter 2 Levels$9.99
  • Unlock Chapter 3 Levels$9.99
  • Unlock Theme 4 All Levels$9.99
  • Unlock Theme 5 All levels$9.99
  • Remove Ads$19.99
  • Unlock All Sniper levels$19.99
  • Unlock All Weapons$29.99
  • Unlock All Themes$29.99
  • Unlock Everything Pro Version$49.99

Questions

Is Bow Hunter 2017 free?
Bow Hunter 2017 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is The Hunter free?
The Hunter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Bow Hunter 2017 or The Hunter?
The Hunter is rated higher. Bow Hunter 2017 averages 3.4 out of 5 from 430 ratings, while The Hunter averages 4.4 from 3.2K ratings.
Do Bow Hunter 2017 or The Hunter have ads?
The Hunter shows ads; Bow Hunter 2017 does not.
Which is updated more often, Bow Hunter 2017 or The Hunter?
Bow Hunter 2017 ships an update monthly, and The Hunter every 2 months. Most recently, Bow Hunter 2017 was updated on October 29, 2026 and The Hunter on October 30, 2026.

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