Bow Hunter 2017 vs The Hunter
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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!
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.
- Realistic hunting simulation
- Lifelike environments
- Realistic animal behavior
- Variety of weapons (rifles, bows, crossbows)
- Consider wind, scent, and noise
- Immersive and challenging gameplay
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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
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
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.
| Parameter | Bow Hunter 2017 | The Hunter |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.4 (430 ratings) | 4.4 (3.2K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 32.3% of reviews — better | 25.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 430 | 3.2K — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 7.1 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 701 MB | 319 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | IEntertainment Network, Inc. | Iram Shehzad |
Customer experience
Bow Hunter 2017
The Hunter
User reviews
Bow Hunter 2017
From 430 App Store ratingsWhat 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 ratingsWhat 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
Bow Hunter 2017
- 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
The Hunter
- 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
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